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National Tricones | M-1
Mahogany Tricone That Was Years In Development - Traditional Aluminium Resonating Cones & T-Bridge
National Guitars, based in San Luis Obispo, California, are renowned for their high-quality wood and metal-body resonator instruments, crafted with meticulous in-house processes. Their M-1 model, part of the Tricone range, features a mahogany body paired with traditional aluminium resonating cones and T-bridge, offering a unique blend of warmth and metallic resonance. The M-1 stands out with its vintage styling, lighter weight, and rich, full tone, making it a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, ensuring protection and durability. Please read on below for more info on this gorgeous instrument.
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National Guitars, based in San Luis Obispo, California, is renowned for producing some of the finest wood and metal-body resonator instruments in the world. Their commitment to craftsmanship is evident in every guitar they make, with nearly every part of the process - from processing raw lumber to forming and soldering metal sheets, to mixing and spraying lacquer, and finally to the assembly and setup - completed in-house by a dedicated team of skilled craftsmen and women. This hands-on approach ensures that each instrument is of the highest quality, merging modern innovation with time-honoured tradition.
One of their standout models is the M-1, part of the renowned Tricone range. After years of research and development, National introduced this wood-body Tricone to offer musicians something truly unique. Traditionally, Tricone resonators have been made with metal bodies, but the M-1 offers the same iconic resonator sound, with the added warmth and depth that only a wood-bodied guitar can provide.
The M-1's mahogany body, paired with National's traditional aluminium resonating cones and T-bridge, creates a sound that is both familiar and distinct. It retains the crisp, metallic resonance of a classic Tricone, while the laminated mahogany adds a layer of warmth, creating a rich, full tone that sets it apart from its metal counterparts. This guitar is not only visually striking, with its vintage Tricone styling, but also features a sturdy wood soundwell and a hand-painted steel coverplate, blending craftsmanship and durability.
The mahogany neck is topped with an ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard, offering smooth playability and a vintage aesthetic with dot inlays and a slotted headstock. One of the M-1's standout features is its weight: It's roughly three pounds lighter than a traditional metal-bodied Tricone, making it more comfortable to hold and play without sacrificing any of the tonal qualities for which National guitars are celebrated.
The result is a guitar that combines the best of both worlds: the unmistakable resonator sound of a Tricone, but with added warmth, depth, and a distinguished tone unique to the M-1's wood construction.
The M-1 Tricone comes complete with a deluxe National hardshell case, ensuring it is well protected.
Specifications:
- Nut Width: 1.82"
- String Spacing E-E: 2.31"
- Body Depth: 3.125"
- Scale Length: 25 21/32"
- Fingerboard Radius: 16"
The National M-1 Tricone represents a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation, offering the tonal brilliance of a metal Tricone with the warmth and richness that only a mahogany body can provide. Whether you're a traditionalist or a player looking for something new, the M-1 delivers exceptional sound and craftsmanship in equal measure.