There is an art to reproducing guitars from a by-gone era in today's day and age. The folks at National have certainly proven that they can not only faithfully recreate models, but update them tastefully and even improve upon them. Last year we after months of research between San Luis Obispo and Nashville, National Resophonic and Artisan Guitars were pleased to re-introduce the National "Collegian" to the world!
The Collegian is a steel-body, 14 fret instrument. It was originally introduced in the late 30's as a student model, with a value price to match. It was essentially a Duolian with a simpler coverplate. Instead of a "sieve" coverplate featured on the guitars of the time, the Collegian had two concentric rings of holes with 18 holes in each ring. These "bullet-hole" cover plates made these resonators stand out from the crowd, also lending a unique sound to the instrument.
Yes, it cuts like steel can only cut, but the Collegian has a roundness to it that echoes brass in it's warmth. Chords are rich and complex with slight overtones, for a pronounced note quality that allows it to shine when played with one of our Diamond Slides. It sustains, and has a beautiful roundness to each tone. From National's 1941 Collegian ad: " Their tone quality and volume surpass that of any non-electric in this price field. They possess amazing sustaining power, with bell clear harmonics and smooth, vibrant volume: yet they really have commanding 'punch' for the professional." This year our friends at National are making Artisan The Collegian in a new "Galaxy Blue" finish. This guitar has become a favorite of the whole store! Listen to the MP3 and see why we love it.
Features:
- Headstock Style: Solid
- Headstock Logo: National Badge
- Headstock Overlay: None
- Tuners: National Brand
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
- Fretboard Markers: Mother of Pearl
- Resonator: 9.5" Hand Spun
- Bridge Type: Maple Biscuit
- Neck Material: Maple
- Top Material: Steel
- Side Material: Steel
- Back Material: Steel
- Upper Bout Width: 10.25"
- Lower Bout Width: 14.00"
- Overall Length: 38.75"
- Depth of Body: 3.125"
- Width at Nut: 1.825"
- Width at 12th Fret: 2.3"
- Scale Length: 25"
- Hardshell Case: Included
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, artisan, artisan guitars, bullethole, collegian, galaxy blue, mp3 included, national, nrp, resophonic, steel
