If you’re looking for a great vintage resonator guitar, why not go for the original: a vintage National guitar. National was created by John Dopyera, the inventor of the resonator guitar, and George Beauchamp, one of the top steel guitar players. They produced their first resonators in 1927. National existed as its own company until 1932, when it was purchased by Dopyera’s new company, Dobro. The two were merged into the National Dobro Company. However, the National name was later used on resonators manufactured in California.

These National Reso-Phonic Guitars, as they are called, are still produced today. However, while they are similar to classic Nationals, they aren’t exactly vintage. If you want a vintage National Guitar, be prepared to pay for it.

One of the early Duolian Nationals is currently priced at $3,795. Many other early model Nationals are going to be priced similarly, especially those created in 1927, the year Dopyera was still with the company (he formed Dobro in 1928). Any National instrument made before 1932 is most likely going to be priced at over $3,000.

Eastwood Airline '59 Custom Electric Guitar (Limited Edition Indigo). We only made 24 of them last year, and here are the remaining serial numbers in stock: 12, 15,16, 17, 20. First come, first served! Order using the BUY NOW button below, then send a separate email with your serial number request.

Of course, there’s nothing like an original, and any true resonator collector needs at least one National in their collection. Results for Vintage National Guitar.

1st Year Production 1959! Made In USA! You are looking at a really cool guitar. Club Canon there. This is a 1959 Airline Town & Country.

This is an early model 1st year production with a solid wood body. The later models were the Res-o-Glas.

Airline guitars were sold through the Montgomery Wards catalog. Valco of Chicago was the builders of Airline, National and Supro. They also built many other guitars and amps for other manufacturers.

This is a very rare guitar. Later models had a chambered body which was done by drilling large circular holes in the back and having a back plate cover. The solid wood body was only produced for 2 model years.

Valco than went to the back plate cover and eventually the Res-o-Glas fiberglass bodies. This Airline is a 100% original 2 single pickup model. (See picture #1, use zoom feature). This Town & Country also has the original Airline logo sticker on the headstock as well as the serial number metal tag on the reverse side.

These are almost always missing, and you see the reproduction logo with the 'Airline' word spelled out. The early versions had the sticker. (See picture #7, #8). Sparkly tuning keys that are open backs. The color was officially called 'Red Burst.' Back in '59 these were Montgomery Ward mail order items only.

A truly great collectors model. Really good condition. Weight: 8.01 lbs. Serial Number: T19665 But how does it Sound? This Airline SCREAMS! Sustains for Days!

The large pickup is actually a single coil NOT a humbucker. A very unique tone that has a great growly, punchy sort of sound. Awesome 'Trashy' 1960's vibe. I took this home and did some home recording with this through a Supro (Valco) amp and just really liked the tone. Here's the story. I purchased this guitar from a 90 year old woman, that bought this brand new for her son in 1959.

This was a Christmas gift. The son quickly lost interest in playing the guitar. It never was used. Into the closet it went.

This guitar has been sitting in the closet for over 54 years. There is really no playing wear on this guitar. The neck and fretboard are in pristine condition. There are some scratches and minor dings but nothing really objectionable. Unfortunately there was not case. Marathi Font Download For Android Mobile here.

The guitar was just wrapped up in a towel and just placed in a closet. Lost in a time warp! These don't come along very often. This is your chance to get an American Vintage guitar for a great price. The beauty of purchasing guitars like this, is that you will never lose any money.

The values will continue to go up while you have a guitar you can actually play and enjoy. If the day ever comes where you decide to resell this Airline you will get your money back and most likely make a profit.