National Resophonic

National Style O

$4,500.00

Pickup available at 165 Massachusetts Avenue

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Thanks to both its look and sound, the Style “O” remains a timeless classic.

Gazing upon the famous Style “O,” one can almost hear the sweet song of the Hawaiian breeze through the swaying palm trees (or Mark Knopfler beautifully fingerpicking his. The Brothers In Arms cover is likely where you first saw a Style O, no?). When National first introduced the Style “O” in 1930, the catalog promised it was “sure to win the admiration of everyone because of its beauty of design and marvelous tone quality.”

And advertisements soon proclaimed it National’s “best seller ever!” The Style “O” remains National’s flagship — and through the decades, it's become of the most iconic, most recognized guitars of all time. Just like the original, today’s Style “O” features a brass body polished to a mirror-like shine, plated in nickel, and finally etched with that famous scene depicting the allure of the Aloha Isles.

The maple neck is finished in a traditional sunburst and capped by an ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard topped by vintage-style engraved tuners.

NOTE: Photos show a previously sold example.

Materials

Body
Nickel Plated Brass
Neck
Maple
Headstock
Slotted
Fingerboard
Ebony with Ivoroid Binding
Tuners
National
Finish
Bright Nickel (Body) / Satin Polyester (Neck)

Neck Specs

Nut Width
1.82"
Radius
16"
String Spacing
2.31"
Scale Length
25"
Neck Joint
12th Fret

Body Dimensions

Width
14 1/4”
Depth
3 1/8"

Other

Case
Deluxe Hardshell

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We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

High Standards

We accept only preowned guitars that meet our rigorous standards for authenticity, condition, and performance, each one carefully vetted to ensure it upholds the level of quality our customers expect.

Accurate Representation

Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.

Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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