In the single resonator models the convex 9.5" diameterĬone has a maple "biscuit" on top of the cone. Others have three smaller cones (known as "tricones" or "triplates"). In the 1920's, before the advent of electric instruments.Īt the time of their invention, they were considered the loudest This style of mechanical amplification was invented Known as "cones", to mechanically amplify the sound of the National resonator instruments use very thin aluminum speaker cones, National sound and look! A roundneck tricone (in my opinion) is the
Tricone's smoother, more complex tone is the best But they sure do look great! Personally, I feel the This is attributed to their brass, not steel,īody material. The Style O don't have as bluesy a tone as The fancier nickel plated brass, single cone metalbody instruments such as Many blues players feel the combination of singleĬone resonator, steel body, and mahogany neck used on the Which type of resonator you like may depend on what style of Because of this, single cone Nationals sound much likeĪ banjo. Slightly louder than Tricones, and have a sharp (loud) attack with shortĭecay (sustain). Their long decay (sustain) and slight attack. Tricone instruments have a very sweet and warm tone. National made two types of resonator instruments: tricone and single cone Hawaiian and Blues musicians in the late 1920's and early 1930's. National resonator instruments made from 1928 to 1940 were louder thanĬonventional acoustic guitars of the era. Wood Body Resonator Models including Triolian, Trojan, Estralita,ġ962-1965 National/Valco Map-shaped Electric Models:.Supro Collegian resonator vintage metalbody.The Don silver resonator vintage metalbody.Style N silver resonator vintage metalbody.Style O silver resonator vintage metalbody.Includes the Style 1, 1 1/2 ,2, 2 1/2, 3,Ĥ, 35, 97 nickel plated models, and the style M-3 painted tricones.
(including National, Valco, Supro instruments)
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