Comes with a newer hardshell case.Ĭlick for pricing and to return to the main pageĬlick the picture for a very large high resolution pic. It really suits ragtime and piedmont style blues,as it has a real bounce. These are the highest quality woodbody National, only made for eight months in 1933, and are rivalled only by. This is NOT a modern Resophonic replica This is the real thing in great condition and ready to play. The biggest difference is that Kay used a Schireson resonator system in their Deluxe, whereas the El Trovador used the standard National style 9.5 biscuit cone. This one is set up for standard tuning, with a low action, perfect neck angle, and good height on the saddle. K280) Excellent condition showing a little playing wear and finish checking due to age. National has been popular with musicians ever since its debut in 1932. It features a large, four-inch-deep solid mahogany body, original cone, original tuners, upper F holes, triple bound top and back, bound fretboard, trapeze tailpiece, 12 frets clear of the body, and a solid peghead with a decal logo. Review/Opera Luciano Pavarotti and Eva Marton In Il.

National Resophonic chose to reissue this model, its so good. Not to be confused with the cheaper,laminated construction Trojans and Estralitas, the El Trovadors are as loud and powerful as the brass body Nationals, with a warmer edge to the tone. These are the highest quality woodbody National, only made for eight months in 1933, and are rivalled only by the archtop Aragon in tone and power.

This is NOT a modern Resophonic replica! This is the real thing in great condition and ready to play. K280) Excellent condition showing a little playing wear and finish checking due to age. International shipping may be possible but is likely to be very expensive and buyer is responsible for all duties and taxes. Flat rate shipping to contiguous USA only.

Would potentially part exchange for a lower value resonator or a nice archtop (preferably electric).1933 National El Trovador Guitar 1933 National El Trovador Guitar In great condition except for a belt-buckle scar on the back as shown in picture. Very loud, but also with a deep warmth due to the fatter body.Ĭollection from north Suffolk preferred but postage if needed. It's an amazing playing guitar and sounds incredible. It has also had a strap peg fitted at the heal of the neck. It is fitted with John Pearse Nickel strings 12-54. Working closely with National endorsee (and all-around amazing guitarist) Mike Dowling, the El Trovador was designed as an updated version of the amazingly.

Up for sale is my National Resophonic Mike Dowling El Trovador with original case, both in mint condition. The original coverplate has been replaced with a National Resophonic 'chickenfoot' one, but I also have a Hotplate if required. Apparently, Kay was left holding some El Trovador bodies after National cancelled its contract, and some of those were built containing Shireson / Maxwell.

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