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Post by philipp on Aug 17, 2020 12:09:26 GMT
I have a '35 Style O that has a fantastic V-neck. Also a '35 Duolian with the same Basswood and deep V. I've become a huge fan of the National 14 fretters. I have several 12 fret models and previously felt the 12 fret, ribbed coverplate and flat cut F-holes ('32-early '33) were the configuration I preferred. I also have a NRP WB Triolian 14 fret and it had the same wide, deep V. Love it! I'm on the hunt for a '35ish 14 fret(they have a slot head rather than peghead) WB Triolian (like sister Rosetta Tharpe's). Can't really comment on the NRPs tho, I was referring to Knoffler's '36 (or is it a '37?) Style 0. I'd be very surprised if the NRP copy of that didn't have the V, but I'm not doubting your research. Thanks Gaucho for the detailed insight! Should I order the Style O, I'll make sure to tell the dealer I want one with a C-Neck. ;-) Philipp, you have already some good suggestions. I just want to add that a brass Style 0 is not so mellow sounding. It all depends on your right hand. Picks, bare fingers, nails, way to pick, where you pick, pickin' hard or softly...Lots of variables. Brass reso are a bit more round sounding compared to steel but it's not night and day. Frank (who prefers tricones :-) ) What Frank just said. A lot is in the player. Thanks very much to both of you! That's what I assumed, but it's really difficult to know if you can't try out the guitar. So your insight and feedback is much appreciated! :-) I will think it over a couple of days and also talk with the guys from the store. But right now I'm leaning towards sending the guitar back and ordering a Style O. I'll ask them if the Weathered Steel Style O comes with a C-Neck as well and if there's a 14 Fret version available (the National website isn't clear on that). If that doesn't fit I guess there's no way around the Style O 14 Fret for me after all. :-) Thanks again for all your patience and feedback to my sometimes longwinded questions. ;-) I'll keep reading and I'll post an update once I've made a decision! Cheers Philipp
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2020 12:18:07 GMT
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Post by philipp on Aug 17, 2020 12:24:49 GMT
Hey jezz, thanks for the advice – but like I said I already ordered at another store and I'll forgo my deposit, if I don't buy my replacement at the same store. I didn't order at Thomann since I'm a lefty and they told me that would mean a special order, meaning I'd waive my right to return the guitar. TFOA (the store where I bought) was a lot more customer friendly in that respect. :-) Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2020 13:11:51 GMT
If you turned the cone 180degrees, had a new nut cut using the original as a template and restrung accordingly then you'd have a lefty from a righty surely.Or am I missing something?
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Post by lonelyjelly on Aug 17, 2020 15:33:35 GMT
Aye with a reso they’re not built specifically for right or left handed folk. There aren’t the same issues as bracing that you’d encounter with a flat top. The only thing that might be “weird” is the dot markers on the binding would be out of sight and facing your toes.
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Post by gaucho on Aug 18, 2020 16:09:54 GMT
NRPs have right and left hand specific tailpieces.
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Post by philipp on Aug 18, 2020 16:48:51 GMT
NRPs have right and left hand specific tailpieces. That was my understanding as well. I asked two local luthiers that exact same question of turning a righty into a lefty and they both told me they'd need to exchange the nut and craft (or order) a new lefty tailpiece. Both asked around 200 € for this, which made buying a right handed National not really that attractive, considering the prices for used Nationals aren't that much below a new one (at least in Germany).
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Aug 18, 2020 16:58:08 GMT
NRPs have right and left hand specific tailpieces. Why?
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Post by gaucho on Aug 18, 2020 19:20:04 GMT
NRPs have right and left hand specific tailpieces. Why? The NRP one have string gauge sized slots. Vintage have the same sized slots, so they'd work either way.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Aug 18, 2020 19:55:50 GMT
The NRP one have string gauge sized slots. Vintage have the same sized slots, so they'd work either way. Yup, I know all that but why the heck would you want string size slots on a tailpiece? Seems bl88dy daft to me.
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Post by gaucho on Aug 18, 2020 19:59:01 GMT
Got me. The same size slots on the vintage ones work just fine!
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