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National NRP Tricone Black Rust

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Steel | Back: Steel
National NRP Tricone Black Rust

This National NRP Tricone features National's "Black Rust" finish. This is a very unique looking finish and has become a shop favorite. Our customers have really gravitated towards this muted, vintage looking finish. The Black Rust finish looks like it just came out of the swamp, perfectly suited for those hot southern blues licks. Nationals have been played by many blues legends, but they definitely were not playing one with a finish like this. No two of the Black Rust finishes are alike. The best part is, you don't have to wait 50 years for a vintage finish, you can have one right now!

The Tricone design was originated in the 1920's and was based on the same principle as the mica disc on a Victrola. The designers settle on a very thin, conical shaped aluminum resonator design, used in a set of three connected with a T-bar inside an all metal body. Three were used due to the mellowed sound and increased sustain it produced, as opposed to using one large cone which was louder, but brighter in tone.

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National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway with Brass Body

Scale: 25-21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway with Brass Body

The National Style 1 Tricone shares many of its features with the original National Tricone created by the Dopyera brothers in the late 1920s. This beauty has, as John Dopyera himself once said, Tone that flows like a river.

The tricone design is perfect for players who focus on open tunings and slide. The beauty of the design is the increased sustain without sacrificing any volume. Classic players like Tampa Red heavily relied on the original National Tricone, and he would be pleased to have this one in his hands.  This custom model has a cutaway for easy access to high frets for soaring lead lines.

The brass body on this National Style 1 Tricone  is polished to a mirror-like shine and nickel plated. The tone of brass is unmatched – that’s why it has been used for decades. The mahogany neck, finished in a rich mahogany burst, has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard. The vintage-style National tuning machines sit on a traditional slotted headstock, finished with the distinctive National shield decal.

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Specifications:

  • Top: Brass
  • Back and Sides: Brass
  • Scale: 25 - 21/32"
  • Nut Width: 1.825"
  • Serial Number: 16608
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Bridge: T Bridge
  • Headstock Shape: Slotted
  • Headstock Overlay: Decal
  • Tuners: National Brand
  • Inlays: Dots
  • Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Frets To Body: 12 Fret
  • Body Depth: 3.125"
  • Lower Bout Width: 14.25"
  • Upper Bout Width: 10.25"
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National Style 3 Brass Tricone

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
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National Style 3 Brass Tricone

The book "History & Artistry of National Resonator Instruments" best describes the National Syle 3 as a top of the line Tricone Guitar with an exquisite hand engraved motif.  The original engraving detail of the Lily-of-the-Valley motif was designed by John Dopyera and his wife. Made from 1928-1941, five variations were produced. While the original pattern of the engraving was consistent, the positioning of the fronds of lilies was changed on the top of the guitar.

Originally constructed with a German Silver body the modern day Style 3 has an all Brass body. Similar to the original Style 3 this guitar features such appointments as an Ebony fretboard, diamond MOP inlays, and a slotted headstock with an engraved National logo. The National Style 3 also features new and updated appointments such as an Grained Ivoroid overlay on the headstock, Honduran mahogany neck, Waverly Tuners, with a matching Grained Ivoroid bound fretboard.

The tricone design is perfect for players who focus on open tunings and slide. The beauty of the design is the increased sustain without sacrificing any volume. Classic players like Tampa Red heavily relied on the original National Tricone, and he would be pleased to have this one in his hands.

The historic Style 3 with intricate hand engraved details is a true work or artistry & craft.  Hand engraving is done on a workbench, entirely by one engraver, over the period of many weeks.  On average, National receives commissions for just a few Style 3 instruments each year, making this one both unique and rare.  (Note: This guitar shows some minor scratches to the top back and sides that may be seen in the photographs below... We suspect that this guitar may have been played by an artist in residence visiting the National shop prior to shipping - simply adding to it's Mojo!)   Please call us toll free at 866-265-5993 to inquire about the price and further attributes of this instrument.

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National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway with Brass Body

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway with Brass Body

National Reso-Phonic’s Style 1 Tricone shares many of its features with the original National Tricone created by the Dopyera brothers in the late 1920s. This beauty has, as John Dopera himself once said, Tone that flows like a river.

The tricone design is perfect for players who focus on open tunings and slide. The beauty of the design is the increased sustain without sacrificing any volume. Classic players like Tampa Red heavily relied on the original National Tricone, and he would be pleased to have this one in his hands.  This custom National Style 1 Tricone model has a cutaway for easy access to high frets for soaring lead lines.

The brass body is polished to a mirror-like shine and nickel plated. The tone of brass is unmatched – that’s why it has been used for decades. The mahogany neck, finished in a rich mahogany burst, has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard. The vintage-style National tuning machines sit on a traditional slotted headstock, finished with the distinctive National shield decal.

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Specifications:

  • Top: Brass
  • Back and Sides: Brass
  • Scale: 25 1/2"
  • Nut Width: 1.825"
  • Serial Number: 16608
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Bridge: T Bridge
  • Headstock Shape: Slotted
  • Headstock Overlay: Decal
  • Tuners: National Brand
  • Inlays: Dots
  • Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Frets To Body: 12 Fret
  • Body Depth: 3.125"
  • Lower Bout Width: 14.25"
  • Upper Bout Width: 10.25"
  • Tricone
  • Cutaway

 

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National Style 1 Tricone Custom Brass Body with Hawaiian Etching on Back

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
National Style 1 Tricone Custom Brass Body with Hawaiian Etching on Back

It is always good to have a National brass Tri-cone hanging here in the shop. The problem is; they never last long! The nickel plated brass body and the three cones have a distinctive sound that is all their own. Nothing sounds like a National Style 1 Tricone, which is a big reason why many feel that this is the ultimate resonator guitar.

In a Tricone instrument, the three cones are set in a triangle configuration. Two of the cones are on the bass side and one on the treble. An innovative "T" shaped bridge connects to the center of each cone, which in turn has a maple saddle sitting atop the bridge. In a single resonator guitar, the maple biscuit sits atop the cone and the strings are in direct contact with the cone. On a Tricone the sound is spread out between the cones and contributes to it's unique sound. A Tricone is not as loud on the attack as a single cone, however the sustain is greater and the tone can be defined as "sweeter". The three cones vibrate together and produce more harmonics overall than a single cone.

The brass body is mated to a matte finish mahogany neck with an ivoroid bound ebony fretboard. The ebony board helps to give definition to notes and the mahogany neck feels like a dream. The vintage-style National tuning machines sit on a traditional slotted headstock, topped off with the distinctive National shield decal. Slide notes ring out and sustain for days, chords are mellow and sweet. The nickel finish is polished to a mirror like shine which completes the elegant design.

This particular Style 1 was custom made with an etched Hawaiian scene on the back, similar to the O-14.

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National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway Brass Body Ivory Finish

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway Brass Body Ivory Finish

This National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway is a modern shift on the classic Tricone design.  The body has been modified to allow access to the higher frets.  The tricone design is perfect for players who focus on open tunings and slide. The beauty of the design is the increased sustain without sacrificing any volume. Classic players like Tampa Red heavily relied on the original National Tricone, and he would be pleased to have this one in his hands.  This custom model has a cutaway for easy access to high frets for soaring lead lines.

The National Style 1 Tricone shares many of its' features with the original National Tricone created by the Dopyera brothers in the late 1920's.  This model features a brass body that is painted Ivory.

The mahogany neck, finished in a rich burst, has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard.  The vintage-style tuning machines sit on a traditional slotted headstock, complete with the distinctive National shield decal.

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SOLD: National NRP Tricone Steel

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Steel | Back: Steel
National NRP Tricone Steel

The National NRP Tricone borrows many of its features from our single cone NRP guitar. The body is made from thin-gauge steel and has a formed back. A mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and this particular guitar features an bound rosewood fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear.

This Tricone features the new rubbed finish.  The rubbed finish is desirable for two reasons... It has a vintage look, and it doesn't show fingerprints. For years we have ordered this finish as an option on otherwise highly polished nickel finishes, and it looks good and wears well.

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Arriving Soon: National Style 1 Tricone Square Neck

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.95" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass

Expected Arrival: 2012-4
National Style 1 Tricone Square Neck

 

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Arriving Soon: National Style 1.5 Tricone

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825 | Top: Brass | Back: Brass

Expected Arrival: 2012-06
National Style 1.5 Tricone

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Arriving Soon: National M1 Tricone Mahogany

Scale: 25-21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Mahogany | Back: Mahogany

Expected Arrival: 2012-06
National M1 Tricone Mahogany

 

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SOLD: National Style 1 German Silver Tricone

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: German Silver | Back: German Silver
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National Style 1 German Silver Tricone

National Reso-Phonic’s Style 1 Tricone shares many of its features with the original National Tricone created by the Dopyera brothers in the late 1920s. This beauty has, as John Dopera himself once said, Tone that flows like a river.

The tricone design is perfect for players who focus on open tunings and slide. The beauty of the design is the increased sustain without sacrificing any volume. Classic players like Tampa Red heavily relied on the original National Tricone, and he would be pleased to have this one in his hands.

This Style 1 features a Custom German Silver upgrade on the  body and coverplate. German Silver is the same alloy used by the Dopyera Brothers to create the first National Tricone guitars in the late 1920’s.  The body, coverplate, and tailpiece are polished to a mirror-like shine and nickel plated. German Silver produces a bit more clarity and focus than the bell-like brass bodies.  The tone is a bit mellower and more controlled, with a bit less reverberation and overtones and a more extended low end.

 

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2010 National Style 1 Tricone Brass Body with Bright Nickel Finish

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.825" | Top: Brass | Back: Brass
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2010 National Style 1 Tricone Brass Body with Bright Nickel Finish

It is always good to have a National brass Tri-cone hanging here in the shop. The problem is; they never last long! The nickel plated brass body and the three cones have a distinctive sound that is all their own. Nothing sounds like a National Style 1 Tricone, this is a big reason why many feel that this is the ultimate resonator guitar.

In a Tricone instrument, the three cones are set in a triangle configuration. Two of the cones are on the bass side and one on the treble. An innovative "T" shaped bridge connects to the center of each cone, which in turn has a maple saddle sitting atop the bridge. In a single resonator guitar, the maple biscuit sits atop the cone and the strings are in direct contact with the cone. On a Tricone the sound is spread out between the cones and contributes to it's unique sound. A Tricone is not as loud on the attack as a single cone, however the sustain is greater and the tone can be defined as "sweeter". The three cones vibrate together and produce more harmonics overall than a single cone.

The brass body is mated to a matte finish mahogany neck with an ivoroid bound ebony fretboard. The ebony board helps to give definition to notes and the mahogany neck feels like a dream. The vintage-style National tuning machines sit on a traditional slotted headstock, topped off with the distinctive National shield decal. Slide notes ring out and sustain for days, chords are mellow and sweet. The nickel finish is polished to a mirror like shine which completes the elegant design.

Hard to distinguish used from new this 2010 Style 1 Tricone is in absolute pristine condition with no major scratches or dings to note. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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