Description

Bells and whistles! National Resolectric II with a Lollar P90 and Highlander pickups, $1499 with a hard case!

The National Resolectric II is a unique and versatile hybrid guitar that combines the traditional tonal qualities of a resonator guitar with the power and versatility of electric pickups. Designed for guitarists who want the resonator sound with the convenience of modern amplification, the Resolectric II delivers a distinct blend of acoustic and electric tones. This particular version, featuring a Lollar P-90 pickup and a Highlander piezo pickup, offers a wide range of tonal possibilities for various genres, from blues and rock to Americana and folk.

Key Features

Body and Construction

  • Body Shape: The Resolectric II features a single-cutaway body, allowing easy access to higher frets while maintaining the classic look of a resonator guitar.
  • Top Material: The top is typically made from mahogany or maple, giving the guitar warmth and depth in its tonal foundation. This contributes to the guitar’s excellent resonance and sustain.
  • Resonator: The guitar is equipped with a biscuit-style resonator cone, which adds that signature resonator “twang” and metallic, punchy sound that National guitars are known for.

Neck and Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: The neck is typically made from mahogany, offering stability and a smooth playing experience. This wood adds warmth to the guitar’s overall tone.
  • Fingerboard: The fingerboard is usually crafted from rosewood, known for its smooth feel and warm tonal characteristics. The rosewood adds clarity and richness to the guitar’s sound.
  • Frets: The guitar is fitted with 22 frets, making it versatile for both lead and rhythm playing.
  • Scale Length: The standard 25.5-inch scale length provides familiar playability for electric guitarists while contributing to a balanced string tension.

Hardware

  • Bridge: The guitar features a biscuit bridge that works in tandem with the resonator cone to produce the characteristic resonator tone.
  • Tailpiece: A vintage-style tailpiece is used to secure the strings, adding to the overall vintage aesthetic while providing stability and sustain.
  • Tuners: The Resolectric II is equipped with high-quality open-gear tuners that offer precise tuning stability and smooth action.

Electronics

Lollar P-90 Pickup

  • The Lollar P-90 in the neck position is a key feature of the Resolectric II, providing a warm, fat tone with plenty of midrange punch. The P-90 excels at delivering a gritty, raw sound that pairs well with the resonator’s acoustic qualities, making it ideal for blues, rock, and even jazz.
  • This pickup captures the warmth and bite associated with vintage-style P-90s while maintaining clarity for intricate fingerpicking or slide work.

Highlander Piezo Pickup

  • The Highlander Piezo pickup is mounted under the biscuit bridge and is specifically designed to capture the true acoustic qualities of the resonator cone. This pickup provides a bright, percussive sound that retains the natural timbre of the resonator, making it perfect for traditional slide playing or when an authentic resonator tone is desired.
  • The piezo pickup is highly responsive to the dynamics of your playing, ensuring that even the subtleties of your performance are captured.

Blend Control

  • The guitar features a blend control that allows you to mix the signals from the P-90 and the piezo pickups, offering a wide range of tonal combinations. Whether you’re looking for the raw power of the P-90, the sparkling clarity of the piezo, or a blend of both, this feature makes the Resolectric II incredibly versatile.

Sound Characteristics

  • Resonator Twang: The biscuit-style resonator provides the guitar with its distinctive metallic twang and percussive attack, making it well-suited for slide playing and blues.
  • Rich Mids and Warm Bass: The Lollar P-90 pickup delivers a fat, warm tone with rich mids and powerful bass, perfect for adding grit and growl to your playing.
  • Bright Acoustic Tone: The Highlander piezo pickup captures the bright, articulate sound of the resonator, making it ideal for clean acoustic playing or for blending with the electric pickup.
  • Versatile Blending: The combination of the two pickups allows you to blend both acoustic and electric tones, making the Resolectric II suitable for a wide range of genres, from traditional blues to modern rock.

Specifications

  • Body Shape: Single-cutaway resonator guitar
  • Top Material: Mahogany or Maple
  • Resonator: Biscuit-style resonator cone
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 25.5 inches
  • Frets: 22 frets
  • Bridge: Biscuit bridge
  • Tailpiece: Vintage-style tailpiece
  • Pickups: Lollar P-90 in the neck position, Highlander Piezo under the bridge
  • Controls: Volume, tone, and blend controls for pickup mixing

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