National Reso-Phonic Style O 14 Fret LH
Resonator Guitars
$5,053€4,498Check ↗
Brand profile · USA, est. 1927
National Reso-Phonic
National Reso-Phonic represents a storied legacy in resonator guitar manufacturing, tracing its roots back to the National String Instrument Corporation of the 1920s. Reborn and revitalized, the brand is now renowned for meticulously recreating vintage designs alongside innovative modern instruments, prized by bluegrass, blues, and roots music players worldwide. Their commitment to quality and historical accuracy has solidified National's place as a benchmark in the resonator guitar world.
Vintage-inspired resonator designsTricone resonator constructionHigh-end materials and craftsmanshipCollaboration with DobroAuthentic historical reproduction
1927founded
USAcountry
14products in stock
$336–$5,615price range
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National Reso-Phonic Style O 14 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$5,165€4,598Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Style O Deluxe
Resonator Guitars
$5,615€4,998Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Style O
Resonator Guitars
$5,278€4,698Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Raw Steel SingCone 14 Fr. LH
Resonator Guitars
$3,817€3,398Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Style O Replicon 14fret
Resonator Guitars
$5,502€4,898Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic NRP Rubbed Steel 12 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$4,492€3,999Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic NRP Rubbed Steel 12 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$4,492€3,999Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Raw Steel Single Cone 12 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$3,817€3,398Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic NRP Rubbed Steel 14 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$4,492€3,999Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Hot Plate Rubbed Steel
Miscellaneous Pickups
$561€499Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Hot Plate Bright Nickel
Miscellaneous Pickups
$516€459Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Raw Steel Single Cone 14 Fret
Resonator Guitars
$3,818€3,399Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN
Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars
$336€299Check ↗
National Reso-Phonic, honestly
What National Reso-Phonic does well
- Exceptional build quality and tone
- Unique, iconic aesthetics
- Wide range of vintage-inspired models
- Superior projection and volume
- Detailed historical accuracy in reproduction
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- Can be fragile due to vintage designs
- Requires specific playing technique
- Limited availability of certain models
- Maintenance can be complex
Questions about National Reso-Phonic
Where are National Reso-Phonic instruments made?
National Reso-Phonic instruments are currently manufactured in South El Monte, California, utilizing a blend of traditional and modern techniques.
Are National Reso-Phonic guitars true vintage reproductions?
While National strives for historical accuracy, their instruments are modern reproductions incorporating contemporary materials and construction techniques to ensure playability and durability.
What is the significance of the 'Tricone' design?
The Tricone resonator design, pioneered by National, utilizes three spun metal cones to amplify the instrument's sound, creating a distinctive, powerful, and complex tone.