This Style 1.5 Squareneck is a custom prototype with an early serial number. The prototype finish has developed a nice vintage patina over the custom Antique Brass plating for a truly vintage look, not to mention this Tricone really howls! Get a new Style 1.5 with a real vintage vibe, and improved reliability of a modern instrument, the best of both worlds. It is being sold "as new" with full factory warranty from National.
National's Style 1.5 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 brass body etched with a custom two line purfling along the top, side, and back. The tone of brass is unmatched - that's why it has been used for decades.
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 particular Style 1.5 is a squareneck and is designed to be played exclusively on your lap with a slide. The action is quite a bit higher than a round neck National, providing plenty of room for intricate slide work without banging the fretboard. The tone is very smooth and refined, gaining warmth from the brass body and a nice mellow reverb effect from the tricone design.
Specifications:
- Body: Brass
- Headstock Style - Slotted
- Headstock Logo - Decal
- Overlay Material - Grained Ivoroid
- Truss Rod Cover - Ivoroid
- Nut Material - Bone
- Neck Material - Mahogany
- Heel Cap - None
- Fretboard - Ebony
- Fretboard Binding - Ivoroid
- Fret Markers - Squares
- Resonator - Set of Three 6" Resonators
- Bridge Type - T-Bridge
- Body Material - Brass
- Coverplate Finish - Prototype Antique Brass
- Tailpiece Finish - Prototype Antique Brass
- Body Finish - Prototype Antique Brass
- Overall Length - 39"
- Upper Bout Width - 10.25"
- Lower Bout Width - 14.25"
- Depth - 3.125"
- Width at Nut - 1.95"
- Scale Length - 25 1/2"
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: antique brass, brass body, mp3 included, national, prototype, square neck, style 1.5
