Royall TMP12/NI Tampa
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Royall
TMP12/NI Tampa
Product Info
Article Number:
561871
Brand:
Royall
Model:
TMP12/NI Tampa
Category:
Resonator Guitars
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Royall Tampa is a serious contender for bluegrass players wanting that authentic Tri-Cone sound. The bell bronze body and three cones really project, and the mahogany neck keeps it comfortable. It’s a well-built instrument that nails that vintage vibe, perfect for anyone looking for a workhorse resonator.
Product Description
- Royall TMP12/NI Tampa
- Tri Cone Resonator Guitar
- Tri Cone T-Bridge Design
- Body: Bell bronze
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck binding: Ivoroid
- 2-Way adjustable truss rod
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Scale: 640 mm
- 19 Frets
- Neck/body joint at 12th fret
- 3 Handmade 6" aluminium cones
- Maple bridge
- Vintage style tailpiece
- Open vintage style machine heads
- Strings: .013 - .056
- Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
- Aged design hardware
- Colour: Nickel
- Includes DLX Foam Case
PROS
- • Bell bronze body delivers a warm, resonant, and complex tone.
- • Tri-Cone design offers exceptional volume and projection, ideal for bluegrass.
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable playability and sustain.
- • Vintage-style hardware and aged nickel finish enhance the classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of bronze resonators, can be fatiguing during extended playing.
- • 46mm nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Limited versatility outside of bluegrass and resonator-centric genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Bell bronze
Resonator Type
Tri-Cone
Cone
3 Handmade 6in aluminium cones
Neck Material
Mahogany
Scale Length
640 mm
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tri-Cone design generally provides a quicker decay and a more focused, percussive tone than a single-cone resonator, emphasizing clarity and attack.
It's primarily cosmetic, though vintage-style hardware often uses different alloys that can subtly influence the instrument’s overall character and resonance.
The mahogany neck will likely feel more akin to a vintage acoustic neck, which may be slimmer than some contemporary resonator designs, but still comfortable for most players.
