For Sale: 1933 National Style 3 Tricone

OVG · #1 12-08-2022, 12:35 PM

Rare and beautiful hand-engraved German Silver tricone guitar, built by National circa 1933. Hawaiian square neck model with incredible sound for lap steel playing. The three cone setup mellows the tone and creates a lyrical sound perfect for slide guitar. Rare Style 3 model with fancy engraving and pearloid headstock overlay.

All original with the original cones & tuners. Includes vintage hard case. SOLD click here for more photos & details on this 1933 National Style 3 >>>

gfirob · #2 12-08-2022, 03:05 PM

Very beautiful guitar and looks like it is in fabulous shape. Square neck is a harder sell for me, though.

OVG · #3 12-08-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gfirob

Very beautiful guitar and looks like it is in fabulous shape. Square neck is a harder sell for me, though.

Glad you enjoyed the photos. I love vintage Nationals and play both round neck and square neck tricones myself. The Hawaiian guitars have been really popular in our inventory, I think it's because of the unique sound and of course the look

Guitars44me · #4 12-23-2022, 10:11 AM

Am I right in thinking that the square neck is hollow?

If so, I bet that helps add to the haunting tone of these beautiful instruments

And a merry Christmas to everybody.

Paul.

OVG · #5 02-25-2023, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitars44me

Am I right in thinking that the square neck is hollow?

If so, I bet that helps add to the haunting tone of these beautiful instruments

I'm sorry I did not see this question earlier. The neck actually has a wooden support inside to help maintain the shape under string tension.