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Originally Posted by Digelectric
I’d like to take the resonator plunge and play some finger style blues. My heart says National El Trovador but my wallet says Gretsch Alligator. Unfortunately I have NO local shops with both to play side by side.
Any advice? Is the tone of the National worth saving up for a year? Or are they close enough that I should get the Gretsch now?
I guess I can throw in the option of saving up for a few months for Gold Tone as well.
Thanks in advance
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Buy cheap, buy twice!
Go for the National. If you like the wood body sound (as do I) then the Estralita is also worth considering, plus a little extra space on the fretboard.
Also, consider a used one, but National necks and neck sets can be dodgy, so you do need to know what you're looking at.