Tag: National

Hear Pete Madsen Play Our Custom National Style O Deluxe

This custom 2000 National Resophonic Style O Deluxe is from Acoustic Guitar magazine’s 10th Anniversary Collection. In celebration of our 30th anniversary in 2020, we’re putting our collection up for auction from April 20 through May 10, giving you the opportunity to bid on a piece of guitar history and…

Acoustic Guitar Editors
March 26, 2020

National Reso-phonic M-14T Thunderbox resonator guitar

Gear Review: National M-14T Thunderbox

Although known for its steel and brass instruments, National also offers many wood-bodied guitars, both tricone and single-cone biscuit bridge style. The M-14T Thunderbox is the most recent addition to National’s M series of single-cone mahogany resonators.

Pete Madsen
August 27, 2019

Guitarist Nels Cline poses with his resonator

Guitar Talk: Nels Cline Bonds with a Curious Old National

Wilco guitarist and master improviser Nels Cline is drawn to a guitar that’s lived a life and has a story. Each of his instruments seems to have a colorful background, and every time Cline cracks open another case, I get the full rundown on what’s inside.

Nick Millevoi
August 22, 2018

Gear Review: National T-14 Cutaway

National Reso-phonic’s first 14-fret cutaway tricone, the T-14, has piqued the interest of resonator enthusiasts.

Pete Madsen
July 19, 2018

National Resophonic Guitars Co-Founder Don Young in company's factory

National Resophonic Guitars Co-Founder Don Young Dead at 63

The musician and resonator guitar aficionado formed the company in 1989 with partner McGregor Gaines.

Greg Cahill
June 16, 2016

Down & Dirty: 10 Next-Gen Resonator Players

AG asked ten up-and-coming resonator players why they are drawn to these fascinating guitars and what aspiring reso players should do if they want to learn.

Mark Kemp
April 11, 2016