National Reso-Phonic Model 1133 — Vintage Student
Here’s a guitar that certainly stands out from the crowd! This National Reso-Phonic Model 1133 is a charming and unusual vintage instrument with plenty of character.
Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Model 1133, also known as the “Student Model”, features a compact 3/4-size body and a distinctive design inspired by the electric guitars of its era.
Despite its smaller dimensions, it features a genuine single-cone resonator system, giving it a unique tonal character: rich mids, a distinctive nasal edge and that unmistakable punchy twang associated with resonator guitars.
Its short neck, with an approximately 22-inch scale length, offers a distinctive playing feel and makes for a particularly comfortable compact instrument. The pearloid grey finish, white pickguard and chrome-plated metal hardware give it a wonderfully retro look, typical of National's 1950s aesthetic.
A truly characterful guitar, perfect for blues, slide playing, roots music and anyone looking for a vintage instrument that's a little out of the ordinary.
Specifications
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Brand: National
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Model: Reso-Phonic 1133 “Student”
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Type: Acoustic resonator guitar
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Body size: 3/4
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Scale length: Approximately 22 inches
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Strings: 6
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Resonator: Single cone
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Finish: Grey pearloid
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Era: Model introduced in the mid-1950s
Price: €1,500
