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Golden Polychrome Finish - Stencilled Shoreline Scene - Ebony Fingerboard - Slotted Headstock

National Singlecones | Triolian Polychrome - Wood Body - 12-Fret
 
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National Singlecones | Triolian Polychrome - Wood Body - 12-Fret

Golden Polychrome Finish - Stencilled Shoreline Scene - Ebony Fingerboard - Slotted Headstock

National Guitars, based in San Luis Obispo, California, are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship in creating high-quality resonator instruments. This standout model, the Triolian Polychrome, is a reissue of the early Triolians from the late 1920s and 1930s, known for their unique golden Polychrome finish and evocative stencilled scenes. This model features a custom wooden body, flat-cut f-holes, a formed back, and a traditional non-ribbed coverplate, following the early 12-fret, large-body design. The maple neck with an ebony fretboard and ivoroid binding, along with traditional engraved tuners and a modern adjustable truss rod, enhances both its aesthetic and practicality. The Triolian Polychrome delivers the rich, sweet tones that made National Guitars a favourite amongst musicians in the 1930s, and comes with a deluxe hardshell case for protection. Please read on below for further details on this beautiful instrument.

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National Guitars, based in San Luis Obispo, California, are renowned for their dedication to crafting high-quality resonator instruments. With a focus on meticulous craftsmanship, nearly every step of the guitar-making process is done in-house. From processing raw lumber to forming and soldering metal sheets, from mixing lacquer to the final assembly and setup, their team of skilled artisans works with precision to produce instruments of the finest quality. National's small group of craftsmen and women ensure that each wood and metal-bodied guitar they create is a work of art.

One of the standout models in their Singlecone range is the Triolian Polychrome, a reissue that captures the essence of the early Triolians first produced in the late 1920s and 1930s. The original Triolians were known for their unique golden Polychrome finish, with a beautiful stencilled scene on the back featuring a sunset over swaying palm trees along a shoreline - evoking the idea of Paradise. This reissue pays homage to that iconic design, preserving both the visual appeal and the special sound of the early single-cone Nationals.

A key feature of this model is its wooden body, a custom option that sets it apart from the typical thin-gauge steel used in other models. Like its predecessors, the guitar boasts flat-cut f-holes, a formed back, and a traditional non-ribbed coverplate. It also follows the early 12-fret, large-body design, rather than the later 14-fret, smaller-body versions that became popular in the mid-20th century.

The maple neck is complemented by an ebony fretboard with ivoroid binding, enhancing both its durability and aesthetic. Traditional engraved tuners add a vintage charm, but the inclusion of a modern adjustable truss rod offers added practicality - a feature missing from the original Nationals. However, this reissue doesn't compromise on sound; it delivers the same sweet, rich tones that made National Guitars a favourite amongst musicians in the 1930s.

Every aspect of this guitar is crafted with the highest attention to detail, and it comes with a deluxe National hardshell case, ensuring it is protected and ready for transport.

Specifications:

  • Nut Width: 1.82"
  • String Spacing E-E: 2.31"
  • Body Depth: 3.125"
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"

Whether you're a collector or a musician in search of vintage sound with modern craftsmanship, the National Triolian Polychrome offers a timeless design and exceptional tonal quality that echoes the golden era of resonator guitars.

 
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