National triple 8
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Larry Phleger
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National triple 8
I have a 1955 National triple 8 console that I am considering giving a face lift. She needs some cosmetic work, but everything functions as it should. It appears that at one time or another, at least one fretboard has been replaced, as the color schemes on them don't match. I suspect that this guitar may have been in a fire, although there are no burns on it, but the paint is discolored. I am concerned that the paint on the back of the plexigalss fretboards that are on it now may come off if I remove them during the restoration. Does anyone know of a source for replacement National fretboards?
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Eric Dahlhoff
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Re: National tripple 8
I don't recommend taking off the plexiglass fret boards. The paint will shred and be a mess. How do I know this? 
There are no replacements. I wish there were.
Good luck with your restoration. They are cool guitars.
There are no replacements. I wish there were.
Good luck with your restoration. They are cool guitars.
"To live outside the law you must be honest." (Bob Dylan)
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Richard Sinkler
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Re: National tripple 8
I started my steel guitar journey on one of those.
Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting.