How Many Resonator Guitars Do You Have?

Steve Schell · Post by **Steve Schell** » 20 Oct 2014 8:15 pm

Hi Alan,

I researched the Dopyera brothers and the history of National and Dobro some years ago. John and Rudy were geniuses! I am fortunate to own National tricone # 069, a very early example and about the 70th built. Don Young put it in great condition for me a few years ago. I also have National Triolian # 42P, an early Polychrome example that needs a visit to Don for the full resto treatment. The earliest three part body Triolians are something special.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 20 Oct 2014 8:19 pm

They were geniuses! My '35 M-32 is a "fiddle-edged" guitar, which I guess they invented to lower construction costs. It sounds just wonderful!

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 22 Oct 2014 3:58 am

Two......a round neck 30's model
and a more recent square neck model

Both of which I have fitted Beard cones.....Love them both !!!

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 22 Oct 2014 7:02 am

One: 1927 National Tri Cone #240