Please note: All instruments that have stock numbers followed by an asterisk (*) are in stock at our San Diego store. Please call Tom @ (619) 280-9035 for further information.
Ca. 1932 Dobro 'Double Cyclops": (VG) This was a short-lived model which featured a double screen hole just below the fretboard. (the standard 'cyclops' had a single screen in the same place). A previous owner has removed all the finish so it is now the natural color of the wood. The neck angle dictates that it be played lap style or as a slide guitar only. The tone is very unique and resembles the sound of a single cone National with a hint of the bell-like Dobro quality added in. With chipboard case $1200 Stock#URB27615 photo
1940 Dobro M-14: (VG) From 1935-1940 Dobro had in their catalog these painted "lumalite" instruments. Available in four different painted colors and two different platings, this group of instruments have come to be known as the "fiddle edge" series because of the top and back which extended beyond the sides of the body. The only problem with this series was that the paint over the years, flaked off the aluminum body and owners re-painted them. this one received a new coat of semi-gloss silver back in the '60s. Never the less, they continue to soldier on, some, the square neck versions in the hands of Bluegrass players, and some, like this original round neck, are favored by the Blues slide players. A very cool resonator guitar, very definitely a pre-war collectable. With semi-hard case. BuffaloBros. price: $2450 Stock#URB25948 photo
1995 Dobro Model 27 Square Neck: (Exc) Very cool old school tone from this California made, maple body Dobro. Sunburst finish, ebony fingerboard with “Lyre” pattern mother of pearl inlay and a Highlander pickup. With hard case. BuffaloBros. price $2500 Stock# URB27122 photo
1930s Dobro 37D Square Neck: (VG) Wood bodied instrument with the spider cone and a perfect sound for Blues and slide work. The smaller body is easier to handle, and the tone is sweet and pure. With chipboard case $1500 Stock#URB27736
1930s Regal Dobro "Old Faithful": (VG+) This wonderful sounding wood body is from the Regal period of manufacture. The Doperya Bros. had licensed Regal to produce a budget line of instruments, still using the original cone designs. This poinsettia covered, spider cone resonator sounds terrific! Whether used by a pro, or just to have available for the next jam, its sweet tones are welcome anywhere. Perhaps that's why the previous owner dubbed it "Old faithful". With chipboard case. $1000 Stock#URB27377 photo
New! National Style 1 Tricone: Nickel plated brass body with a round neck and slotted peghead. Versatile sound, equally at home with blues, Hawaiian, jugband, or ragtime styles. With hard case. List $3515 BuffaloBros. price $2812 stock# NGB27985*
New! National Vintage Steel Tricone: The fabulous National Resophonic three resonator instrument in a polished steel body. The steel body, as every player will tell you, has a unique quality to the tone that bespeaks of the Delta, of Tampa Red, and of the bygone days when simple and pure tone was king. With hard case. List $2975 BuffaloBros. price: $2380 Stock#NRB28258 photo
1929 National Tricone Style 1 Square neck: It's easy to see why people prefer the vintage instruments. It's not only the sense of history and the aura of old world craftmanship that lures folks to these hallowed treasures, it's the tone that can only come with the experience of years of being an instrument. Instruments mature the same as some people do: they get mellower in tone, they get louder and the ability to be heard increases. This beautiful example has some of the nucks and handing wear you would expect from an almost 80 year old, but is structurally sound and shows absolutely no sign of mis-handling or abuse. Slide on down and try it out! With hard case $2950 Stock#URC28113 photo
Used National Tricone Style 4: (exc) Exquisitely appointed three cone resonator, that bends and then breaks the standards for fanciness. The appointments are superb, including the top-of-the-line Chrysanthemum engraving pattern. the tone is incredibly smooth, and the playability is profound. There are definitely very few of these around, so if you heart starts thumping at the sight of this beauty, better call quickly, or someone else will be owning your dream! With hard case $5000 Stock#URB10348
2006 National ResoRocket Green Duco: (Exc) This rare and beautiful steel body single cone cutaway guitar is finished with National’s elusive Duco style, crystalline paint job. The cutaway gives easy access to the upper register and the Duco style finish gives the guitar a very cool vintage vibe. Perfect for fingers or slide! With hard case. BuffaloBros. price $2800 Stock# URB22665 photo
Used National SLO-3 "Beauchamp" (exc++) This exquisite creation was inspired by the National guitar given to George Beauchamp while he was president of National. The 'mother of toilet seat' fingerboard and peghead overlay have been kept, along with the 'Roman numeral' fret markers. The body is a highly engraved Style 3 pattern with the engraving done post-plating so that the brass shows through, exactly the way it was done in the late '20s and early '30s. Fortunately, no hole has been cut just below the fingerboard for a pickup as was with Mr. Beauchamp's original. This example was custom built by National Resophonic for a private collection. Due to the economic climate of the times, it has been released by the collection and is offered here. So far as we know, it is the only one National Resophonic has ever made. We were offering Mr. Beauchamp's original here last year at $70,000. This one is priced far more reasonably. With hard case $7000. Stock#URB24622 photo
New! National Delphi Volcanic Ash: What can we say about the Delphi that players don't already know? The Delphi is the steel body with the single biscuit cone that produces that unique blend of aggressive tones known as the "Delta Blues" sound. And it does it very well, too! If you are a first time Blues player, or a seasoned veteran, the Delphi should be your destination. With hard case List $2162 BuffaloBros. price $1730 Stock#NRB26623 photo
Just In! New! National Estralita Deluxe I’m not sure who Estralita was (is?) but she would be proud to have her name on this killer guitar from National. The neck, sides and back are made from walnut and walnut laminate and the top is highly figured anagre laminate. The slotted peghead is overlaid with pearloid and engraved with the National logo and the bound rosewood fingerboard is inlaid with mother of pearl diamonds. The Estralita uses a single 9 1/2” cone with a biscuit style bridge that gives it that warm, woody growl that so many players love. With hard case List $2487 BuffaloBros. price $1990 Stock# NRB28563 photo
New! National M2: From the first few notes, you can tell why the National resophonic M2 has so many fans. There is just something about the biscuit cone in a wooden body that brings up images of the Delta, the lonesome wail of a freight train, and the nights in smoky bars, playing until the sun comes up. There is nothing more traditional than that sound. And here it is, ready for you to make it happen. With hard case. List $2379 BuffaloBros. price $1903 Stock#NRB28296. photo
JUST IN!! New! National ResoLectric Sunburst: This is the TOP LINE resolectric from the fine folks at National. The body is made of mahogany topped with a highly figured maple veneer. They have used single layer ivoroid for both binding and the pickguard. The neck is 14 frets to the body, made of eastern hardrock maple. Best of all you get the best of both worlds ~ they've put a P-90 pickup in the neck position combined with the Highlander IP-1X pickup in the saddle. This way you can go P-90 "electric", or Highlander "acoustic" or blend the two. In our opinion, this is the best sounding resolectric on the market! There are three volume controls, one for each of the two pickups and one Master volume, wired in conjunction with a 3-way toggle switch. With hard shell case. (MSRP $2271) Buffalo Bros Price - $1817 Stock #NRB28097. photo
New! National ResoLectric Jr. 2 Natural: National's ResoLectric Jr. is back! This new streamlined version features a satin natural finish over the body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, single-coil tele-style pickup with volume and tone controls. The new ResoLectric Jr. 2 keeps things simple, just the way we like it! With hard shell case. (MSRP $1400) Buffalo Bros price: $1120 Stock #NRB28056. photo
JUST IN!! New! National ResoLectric Jr. 2 Sunburst: That's right, folks! Fresh in from the National Resophonic factory comes the brand spankin' new ResoLectric Jr. 2 in killer vintage-style sunburst finish. Super duper!!! With hard shell case. (MSRP $1700) Buffalo Bros price: $1360 Stock #NRB28133. photo
1950s National Resophonic Lap steel: (exc) Rare, unusual and highly collectable is this acoustic resonator guitar with the National badge. Clad in a grey pearloid and posessing not one, but two resonator coverplates, this is the only instrument capable of projecting in two directions at once! Light weight, yet not light in volume and tone, one of the most unusual and fascinating guitars we've seen. With original chipboard case $850 Stock#ULB114 photo
1931 National Triolian Mandolin: (VG) What a thrill to have such a fine instrument in the shop. There are some advantages to living in California. One of the advantages is the availability of instruments originally made here. National, Dobro, Fender and G&L are just a few. Another advantage is the weather, you can sit on the front porch when the sun is just starting to go down and it's still light outside. Then you start to pick and strum this beauty as a warm breeze comes along. It seems like you can play for hours and hours, and you can! This is definitely one you need to stop by the shop and admire. fully restored with new National cone and tailpiece. With chipboard case. $1200. Stock# UMB16397 photo
New! Wechter Scheerhorn 6510R Mahogany: This dynamite squareneck resonator guitar is designed by master luthier Tim Scheerhorn and uses soundpost and parabolic baffle construction for maximum dynamic range. Imported, with final assembly and setup in their Michigan shop. This guitar has a mahogany laminate body finished in a high gloss rich mahogany sunburst with ivory colored binding, topped off by a rosewood fingerboard with flush maple fret markers. With gig bag. List $1000, BuffaloBros. price $750 Stock#NRB27236 photo
Used Johnson JM992: (exc) The fabulously affordable nickel plated tricone round neck resonator. Delicately engraved with the "wild rose" pattern. Rich, mellow tones at a "lower than reasonable" price. $500 Stock#URB10766 photo
Used Owens Custom “Vegas” Deluxe: (VG+) If Bling is your thing, this is the ax for you! Built by Richie Owens of Zeta fame, this metal body, single cone creation was hand engraved by Greg Rich with a Las Vegas theme complete with Elvis, cards, dice, and scantily clad show girls. Not just another pretty face, this gold colored beauty sounds great with a solid bottom end, and loads of sustain and volume. BuffaloBros. price: $2250 Stock# URB26156 photo
Just In! New! Red Line “Covergirl” Square Neck: Steve Smith at Cumberland Acoustics is best known for his fine replica replacement parts for vintage mandolins and archtop guitars. Recently Steve has turned turned his attention to resonator guitars. This one of a kind guitar is built with bird's eye maple for the top and back and mahogany for the sides and neck. Based on the traditional Regal/Dobro shapes of yesteryear, this fine guitar is built with an open soundwell and baffle and the body is 1/4” deeper than standard giving it an incredibly warm tone with gut thumping bass and glassy highs. Hand made in Hendersonville, TN. With Travelite foam case. BuffaloBros. price $2500 Stock# NRC28159 photo
Please note: All instruments that have stock numbers followed by an asterisk (*) are in stock at our San Diego store. Please call Tom @ (619) 280-9035 for further information.
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