National's Black Rust NRP looks like it just came out of the swamp, perfectly suited for those hot southern blues licks. This National features the new color, Black Rust and the finish is quite stunning. 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!
This model is a 14 fret version, although a 12 fret model is also available. Each Black Rust instrument is finished with a multi-staged hand-textured finish for an individual look and semi-smooth surface profile. Capturing the look and feel of an original 14 fret National Duolian, the thin-gauge steel body is highlighted by rolled "f" holes, a formed back, and period-correct, traditional ribbed coverplate. Each mahogany neck clears 14 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with mother of pearl position markers. Vintage style plain tuners, ebony nut, and "National" stamped headstock complete the look of this classic.
With the ebony fretboard and the ebony nut, notes practically jump of the fretboard and chase that hell-hound on your trail down. Classic blues fingerpicking sounds like it is coming from a porch in Mississippi on a hot summer evening. Authentic in it's tone and in it's appearance, the Black Rust NRP drives itself to the Delta!
FEATURES
- New "Black Rust" Finish
- Top: Steel
- Back and Sides: Steel
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and Nut: Ebony
- Headstock Style: Slotted
- Headstock Logo: Stamped
- Headstock Overlay: None
- Tuners: National Brand
- Fretboard Markers: Mother of Pearl
- Fretwire: W-.106 H.039
- Resonator: 9.5" Hand Spun
- Bridge Type: Maple Biscuit
- Upper Bout Width: 10.25"
- Lower Bout Width: 14"
- Overall Length: 38.75"
- Depth of Body: 3.125"
- Nut Width: 1.825"
- Scale Length: 25"
- Weight: 7lbs 4oz
- Hardshell Case Included
- List Price: $2600
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: 14 fret, black rust, national, nrp, resonator, steel, steel body
