Metal Body Squarenecks?

Ron Castle · Post by **Ron Castle** » 8 May 2002 12:13 pm

Does anyone make these?

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 8 May 2002 1:55 pm

Beltona makes a full metal squareneck just like a vintage National, National Reso-Phonic will put a wood squareneck on theirs, but you can still get a decent vintage German Silver National for the same or cheaper than either of these.

mikey · Post by **mikey** » 8 May 2002 6:06 pm

I've tried at least 100 of different makes...best I found was a late 28 National...get one...price for squares isn't out of line and till late 28, John Dopyera (the inventor hisself)was still doing quality control...those are simply the best IMHO
Mike

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 8 May 2002 9:27 pm

I have National # 364, late '27 or early '28, it was the last one to have the wood spacer for the cones. I think it sounds pretty special.

Ron Castle · Post by **Ron Castle** » 9 May 2002 12:53 am

Thanks for the replies.I guess you just don't
see them that often.

Ally · Post by **Ally** » 9 May 2002 4:47 am

I played a few new metal body squarenecks in London a few months ago. they were badged Supro, and were single cone. Pretty good, and priced at about £500.

mikey · Post by **mikey** » 9 May 2002 1:58 pm

you would be suprised....I recently saw a 29 Tri-cone at Dave's guitar in Wis.for under 2g's....style 1 in excellent shape, but after re-reading your post, I don't know if your looking for a single or Tri-cone......they are on line... www.davesguitar.com I think
Mike

Mikel Nelson · Post by **Mikel Nelson** » 9 May 2002 2:33 pm

There's one on ebay right now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=868162568