National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN

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National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN

National Reso-Phonic

Slimline Pickup BRN

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 397679
Model: Slimline Pickup BRN
Price: $328.90

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This National Slimline is a seriously clever piece of kit. It's designed specifically for resonator guitars and captures their unique voice with a warm, powerful humbucker sound. Ideal for blues, bluegrass, and roots music players who want a robust amplified tone without a bulky pickup system.

Product Description

  • National Reso-Phonic Slimline Pickup BRN
  • Humbucking Pickup
  • Only 5.5 mm thick
  • Is mounted on the top at the end of the fret board
  • Contains the best features of an extremely warm sounding humbucker with sufficient acoustic sound to reproduce the nuances of the actual resonator vibrations
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 72.4 x 38.4 x 5.5 mm
  • Colour: Bright Nickel
PROS
  • • Slim profile minimizes acoustic resonance disruption
  • • Humbucker design eliminates noise and provides strong output
  • • Bright Nickel finish complements resonator aesthetics
  • • Excellent reproduction of resonator's natural tonal complexity
CONS
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to multi-pickup systems
  • • Mounting position might require fretboard modification for optimal access
  • • Bright Nickel finish can be prone to fingerprints and slight tarnishing

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Key Features

Type Humbucking Magnetic Pickup
Strings Suitable for 6-string acoustic guitars
Output High, designed for amplification
Installation Mounts directly to the guitar top near the fretboard
Controls Passive, requires external preamp/EQ for tonal shaping
Weight Approximately 60g

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Frequently Asked Questions

At 5.5mm, it's thin enough to minimize dampening, but the magnetic field will still subtly alter the resonance; it’s a trade-off for amplified power.
Yes, it’s specifically engineered for National resonators, but position adjustment might be needed to avoid fretboard interference.
While you *can* plug it directly into an amp, a preamp is highly recommended to optimize the signal and control the overall tone.

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