National Reso-Phonic Estralita Deluxe
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National Reso-Phonic
Estralita Deluxe
Product Info
Article Number:
261165
Brand:
National Reso-Phonic
Model:
Estralita Deluxe
Category:
Resonator Guitars
Price:
$4,727.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Estralita Deluxe is a seriously impressive resonator – National really nailed the build here. This is a top-tier instrument for bluegrass players who demand exceptional tone and vintage aesthetics, and it's clearly built to last. Expect a focused, powerful sound with a touch of warmth and a beautiful feel in your hands.
Product Description
- National Reso-Phonic Estralita Deluxe
- Resonator Guitar
- Laminated grained maple top
- Handmade 9.5" (24.1 cm) resonator
- Walnut back
- Walnut side
- Walnut neck
- Ebony fingerboard
- Slotted headstock
- Engraved headstock logo
- Pearloid headstock veneer
- Ivoroid fingerboard binding
- Mother-of-Pearl Diamond fingerboard inlays
- 19 Frets - fret wire: W.106 H.039
- ‘Maple Biscuit’ maple bridge
- Bone nut
- Scale: 635 mm
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Fingerboard width at the 12th fret: 58 mm
- Open vintage-style national machine heads
- Width of upper bout: 26.0 cm
- Width of lower bout: 35.6 cm
- Total length: 98.4 cm
- Body depth: 7.9 cm
- Weight: 3.7 kg
- Includes hard shell case
PROS
- • Maple top delivers focused, articulate tone with excellent projection
- • Handmade 9.5 in resonator provides rich, complex harmonic overtones
- • Walnut construction offers warmth and sustain, a refined aesthetic
- • Ebony fingerboard and W.106 fret wire ensure smooth, effortless playability
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players
- • Limited versatility; excels in bluegrass but less suited for other genres
- • Relatively heavy at 3.7 kg, which can be fatiguing for extended playing
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated grained maple, Walnut, Ebony
Resonator Type
Handmade 9.5in resonator
Cone
Maple Biscuit
Neck Material
Walnut
Scale Length
635 mm
Weight
3.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Estralita Deluxe offers a more refined and controlled tone than the earlier, more raw Style 2/3 models, with a greater emphasis on clarity and sustain.
The neck width at the 12th fret is 58 mm, which is a fairly standard width and should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though those with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
National suggests using phosphor bronze strings with a medium gauge to best complement the resonator and achieve the intended tone – experiment to find what you like best.
