The Steel Guitar Forum

Unique vibe. This is a round neck but could be an interesting look for a lap guitar.

That's the first new design I've seen from National that I would consider buying (if they had a squareneck version). Elegant.

I agree with Brad except I'd prefer at least 7 strings for A6th.
"Elegant" is what Brad said and he's 100% on that.

I was given a tour of National five years ago and I played a prototype metal roundneck Scheerhorn (with a “c”). It was a nice guitar.

In the past Bill Asher occasionally offered the Electro-Hawaiian Jr. lap steel with some cool pinstripe schemes. I wonder if this was done by the same guy as on the Asher guitars?

Bummer about the damage on the top. In this instance of a guitar that might have been finished like a hot rod from the likes of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, that area sticks out like a sore thumb.

Andy DePaule wrote:I agree with Brad except I'd prefer at least 7 strings for A6th.
"Elegant" is what Brad said and he's 100% on that.

Andy, they do a fair amount of custom work at National, and it’s possible they could accommodate your wishes - though they might not have any 7 string necks ready to go in the warehouse.

But if it were doable, I have no doubt they would be happy to take your money.

I think that perceived damage is a reflection of fluorescent lights mounted on the ceiling, as you can see the same pattern in the same region on the rear of the instrument.

Don’t know that I’ve heard a spider bridge metal bodied guitar. Neat instrument.

What Rob said; not damage, just a light reflection.

Well that particular reflection threw me off. The latest photo from Andy is the ticket. I scrolled too quickly and didn’t bother to notice the background, which is the National shop in San Luis Obispo.

It's a beauty. The paint scheme (minus the pinstriping) reminds me of my dad's '59 Rambler.

Here's a look at the high skill level needed to do pinstriping technique properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ywgkJuovc

Way cool guitar! Is it for sale? Can't see it on their website?

It is a very cool look.....Now if we could just get National to reissue Square Neck Guitars like the 1920s Tricones with the full metal up the neck. As far I can see from their website they don't even offer the Wooden Square Necks.

Steven, I saw it on Facebook not on their site. It looks like a one-of custom, rather than a stock guitar. I'm sure that for enough $ you could have one just like it.

Thanks Andy but I really should not add to my Scheerhorn collection but that is one unusual guitar,

Steve

Chris Clem wrote:It is a very cool look.....Now if we could just get National to reissue Square Neck Guitars like the 1920s Tricones with the full metal up the neck. As far I can see from their website they don't even offer the Wooden Square Necks.

Chris I played a reissue squareneck tricone made of brass when I visited the NRP factory a few years ago, I was blown away by the sound. I think the price was around the same price as a vintage one.

And a great work has been done on this custom Scheerhorn, for sure !

[/quote]Andy, they do a fair amount of custom work at National, and it’s possible they could accommodate your wishes - though they might not have any 7 string necks ready to go in the warehouse.

But if it were doable, I have no doubt they would be happy to take your money. [/quote]

They were happy to take mine back in around 2006......National made (for me) a custom 8 string squareneck Tricone Style 3.5 (engraving throughout the coverplate as well)....Lily of the Valley......