Let’s see those resonators!

[Robin, Wales]

^^^^^^Wonderful photos of those old Nationals! I like the look of the flat cut F holes on the early 12 fretters. That was the look I was aiming at when I was producing the Busker Guitars range.

[Monty Christo]

Here's my National M2 that I no longer have. Much mellower than metal, but still has some reso "honk" if you want it:

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Interesting. An acquaintance, a professor at the university near here, is from Aberystwyth. He tells me it is a lovely seaside town. I've visited Wales but have never made it there.

Here's my Gretsch Honey Dipper Special.


I'm somewhat reminded of Elvin Bishop, as described by Charlie Daniels: "He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play."


Bob

I almost bought one of these when I bought my RK, being a die hard Gretsch electric guy….I have not seen that color on the Gretsch until now. Beautiful!

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Bluenose

Black Rust Finish National Resophonic Tri Cone

See below.

Originally Posted by Jdogblues

Some more pics of my old Nationals.
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These Nationals are breathtaking…

“Mississippi delta, shining like a National guitar…”

[Random1643]

Great thread

[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by Pickcity

I almost bought one of these when I bought my RK, being a die hard Gretsch electric guy….I have not seen that color on the Gretsch until now. Beautiful!

Thank you!

Bob

[Charlie Bernstein]

I'd love to show them to you, but I can't post a picture. Do you have to be a charter member. How do you do that? I tried sending a private message to ask Kerbie, but Kerbie's mailbox is full.

Also, an idea management: Since there are forums for harp, carbon, classical, and archtop guitars, how about one for resos? A lot of us have 'em.

[H165]

One in Koa and one in Birdseye

[Monty Christo]

Originally Posted by Charlie Bernstein

I'd love to show them to you, but I can't post a picture.

You can put your picture on a hosting site and then copy the photo's URL into the address field when you click on the photo icon.

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Monty Christo

Here's my National M2 that I no longer have. Much mellower than metal, but still has some reso "honk" if you want it:

Originally Posted by Charlie Bernstein

I'd love to show them to you, but I can't post a picture. Do you have to be a charter member. How do you do that? I tried sending a private message to ask Kerbie, but Kerbie's mailbox is full.

Also, an idea management: Since there are forums for harp, carbon, classical, and archtop guitars, how about one for resos? A lot of us have 'em.

Hey Charlie, Here’s the link to become a charter member: https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/payments.php

Once I became a charter member the easiest way I have found to post pics is by resizing them and uploading straight from my computer or phone. It is pretty easy to do, and I prefer to do it that way over using a second party image hosting site, which I do not have and do not want.

Hope this helps.

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by H165

One in Koa and one in Birdseye

Both are beautiful!

[Charlie Bernstein]

Originally Posted by Pickcity

Hey Charlie, Here’s the link to become a charter member: https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/payments.php

Once I became a charter member the easiest way I have found to post pics is by resizing them and uploading straight from my computer or phone. It is pretty easy to do, and I prefer to do it that way over using a second party image hosting site, which I do not have and do not want.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, Pick, that's what I was wondering. Already gravely over my music budget for this year. Maybe next.

[Charlie Bernstein]

Originally Posted by Monty Christo

You can put your picture on a hosting site and then copy the photo's URL into the address field when you click on the photo icon.

Thanks, Monty. I'll hit the link and find out what hosting sites are.

What I don't know could fill a book. . . .

[rockabilly69]

[Bluenose]

Originally Posted by Pickcity

See below.



These Nationals are breathtaking…

“Mississippi delta, shining like a National guitar…”

Ok very nice. Is there something wrong with a new one?