Used - Excellent+ Condition

When he invented the original National Tricone all the way back in 1927, John Dopyera was seeking to create a louder guitar with internal amplification...but he also insisted that the guitar’s tone be absolutely clear. His groundbreaking design patented in 1927 with three resonating cones projected the guitar’s sound so it could be over the sound of dancers and cut through a band or orchestra. As John rightly boasted, “The Tricone guitar flowed like a river,” and the company’s early ads proclaimed it “The Greatest Musical Sensation of the Age.” Now, almost 100 years later, Tricones are still revered by musicians everywhere for that special sound. This Polychrome features a steel body with a grayburst powedercoat finish, a maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and an incredible, unmistakable sound. An early National advertisement in 1927 touted the Tricone’s tone, power, and quality of sound, and this '94 Polychrome proudly carries on that tradition!

Cosmetic and Functionality Description

Body: there is a hole on the back of the body near the neckjoint that may have been for a strap hook, but there is not strap hook along the bottom of the body either; some light scuff marks and scratches can be found on the top, back, and sides--light buckle rash

Neck, Fretboard, and Headstock: the fretboard looks virtually flawless, but the tortoise binding along both sides show some very thin humidity cracks; the back of the neck has two medium-sized dings in it, one at about the center between the 4th and 5th fret positions and the other the bass side edge at the 3rd fret; the front facing of the headstock looks virtually flawless, but the a few scuff marks and scrapes can be found on the back and sides, plus a few tiny indentations can be found around the back edges

Action and Playability: the action is about medium, plus the neck is straight, and there is no neck heel separation

Frets: light to moderate wear

Hardware: all looks fantastic

Includes: acoustic resonator guitar and hardshell case

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