1937 National 14 Fret Duolian

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1937 National 14 Fret Duolian

Serial # B2908. By 1937 the steel bodied Duolian had become a 14 fret neckinstrument, with walnut-grain paint finish, and paddle headstock. The12-fret model had survived National through the worst of the depression andwas a popular model thanks to its budget price tag. The new 14 fretinstruments found a niche with rural musicians who weren't yet serviced withelectricity in the late 1930's, but wanted the volume and upper fret accessprovided by the newly introduced electrics. Many of these guitars werebuilt, but due to their low cost many of them have not survived very well tothe present. Presented here is one that has, and is today in wonderfulcondition and completely intact.

14 fret hardwood neck with red bean fingerboard, steel body with realisticwood-grain paint finish that's in great shape. Original hardware, includingthree-on-a-plate Kluson tuners, spun cone and biscuit, tailpiece, and blackcelluloid pickguard. The frets are original as well, but the nut is anicely made bone replacement. Built for Spanish style, the neck is acomfortable V, with a nut width of 1-3/4". The action is great forfingerstyle bottle-neck playing, currently measuring 7 to 9 64ths at the 12fret, and lower-able further. It's a great sounding guitar, with lots ofwarmth and volume. And it's so cool.
On Consignment with non-original hard shell case
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1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian
  • 1937 National 14 Fret Duolian

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