

Which type of resonator you like may depend on what style of Because of this, single cone Nationals sound much likeĪ banjo. Slightly louder than Tricones, and have a sharp (loud) attack with shortĭecay (sustain). Their long decay (sustain) and slight attack. Tricone instruments have a very sweet and warm tone. National made two types of resonator instruments: tricone and single cone Hawaiian and Blues musicians in the late 1920's and early 1930's. National resonator instruments made from 1928 to 1940 were louder thanĬonventional acoustic guitars of the era.
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