Sound Pure's Take

Dark, warm, woody tone and a metallic growl that will give you shivers

For some reasons, I always imagine playing it in the woods 

Startling starlings and frightening turtles 

It's extremely defined and powerful 

It's both organic and industrial 

This guitar IS the blues*

Just a glorious instrument 

robinson@soundpure,com 

*excellent for more complex Jazz chords, too. . .after all, Jazz is ARTICULATED Blues ;) 

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National Resonator Guitars: Wood Body vs. Steel Body

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars wood and steel body resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars wood and steel body resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.  This model incorporates a redesigned coverplate pattern to complement the distinctive Tricone-style grill work. The upper bout has been modified for easier access to the higher frets. The El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany.  The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate.  A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay. Both of these guitars are available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how they sound with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Ultimate Slide Recording Technique: Feat. Peluso P-87 and Peluso R-14 Microphones

Also in this recording Peluso P87 Multi-Pattern Solid State Microphone Peluso R14 Ribbon Microphone Carr Amplifiers Sportsman 19W 1x12 Combo Amp - Cowboy Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Mic Preamp National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Pel... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Peluso R-14 Ribbon on the amp,  and running them through two Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Preamps, we achieved a slide guitar sound that is simply outstanding. If you like what you hear, you can check out all the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Slide Guitar Technique: Featuring National Steel Guitars

Also in this recording National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, introduces us to some basics of playing slide guitar using a National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar. All the gear used in this video is available for So... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, introduces us to some basics of playing slide guitar using a National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar. All the gear used in this video is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to try this setup in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

National Resonator Guitars: Single Cone vs. Tricone

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars single and tricone resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars single and tricone resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.  This model incorporates a redesigned coverplate pattern to complement the distinctive Tricone-style grill work. The upper bout has been modified for easier access to the higher frets. The NRP Tricone borrows many of its features from our single cone NRP guitar. The body is made from thin-gauge steel and has a formed back. A mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear. Both of these guitars are available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how they sound with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

The National ResoRocket is a single resonator guitar that can go from zero to sixty in no time. The tremendous reverb it’s capable of is only matched by the ornate steel body with diamond inlay.  This guitar is availabl... Read more

The National ResoRocket is a single resonator guitar that can go from zero to sixty in no time. The tremendous reverb it’s capable of is only matched by the ornate steel body with diamond inlay.  This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us and email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com. Thanks for watching!!

From National Resphonic

Designed in collaboration with Mike Dowling, this single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador produced from 1932-1933.  Similar to its predecessor, our El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany.  The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate.  A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay.  The El Trovador's deep, unique voice has made it our most popular guitar in recent years.

Headstock Style Slotted
Headstock Logo Decal
Headstock Overlay Rosewood
Tuners National Brand
Nut Material Bone
Fretboard Ebony
Fretboard Binding Ivoroid
Fretboard Markers Mother of Perl
Fretwire W-.106 H.039
Resonator 9.5" Hand Spun
Bridge Type Maple Biscuit
Neck Material Honduras Mahongany
Top Material Mahognay
Side Material Mahogany
Back Material Mahogany
Upper Bout Width 10.375"
Lower Bout Width 14.5"
Overall Length 39.5"
Depth Of Body 4"
Width at Nut 1.75"
Width at 12th 2.187"
Scale Length 25-21/32"
Weight 7 lbs 2 oz
Hardshell Case Included

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