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.
New! Gold Tone/Beard PBS Signature model SQ: Paul Beard makes some of the best resonator guitars in the world from his shop in Hagerstown, Md. You don't have to take our word for it, just ask any of the thousands of Bluegrass dobroists like Mike Auldridge and Jerry Douglas who play Beard Resophonics. This square neck, Bluegrass style instrument has a spider cone and is a terrific example of the collaboratoin between paul Beard and Wayne Rogers of Gold Tone. Designed by Paul in Maryland and built by Wayne in his overseas factory, this Gold Tone Paul Beard signature model provides the player with a professional tone at a price well within a Bluegrasser's budget. BuffaloBros. Price: $615 Stock#NRB32414
1932 Dobro model 27 Cyclops: Very desirable and extremely collectable. This original square neck has all the original finish with the original hard case. The decal on the peghead was replaced many years ago, but everything else is just as it was when it left the factory. The guitar has a rich, yet bright tone with some amazing bass. A great choice for folks who love vintage Dobros. With hard case. $1800 Stock#UGC30221 photo
ca. 1930s Dobro model 27: A terrific sounding vintage Dobro with the spider cone that produces that wonderful bell-like tone so often associated with the Dobro brand instruments. This example has a round neck with medium action so it can be played with slide or fingerpicked like a regular steel string guitar. With original chipboard case. $2500 Stock#URB30392 photo
1933 Dobro Model 33 square neck: A very nicely maintained and terrific sounding spider cone Dobro that's now over 75 years old. There is something special about a Dobro that has the backing of aged wood, it just seems to ring forever! You can slide some rel smoke with this vintage Bluegrass treasure! With orig. chipboard case. $2450 Stock#URB30318 photo
1995 Dobro model F-60: Terrific sounding, ready to play spider cone resonator with a laminate body. The action is great for a player who wants to play either flatpick or fingerstyle. Or, you could add a nut raiser and turn it into a Bluegrass Dobro. Extremely clean. With original hard case. $1250 Stock#URB32090
ca. 1930s Dobro model 90 Square Neck: 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 $2500 Stock#URB27736 photo
ca. 1930s Regal Dobro model 90: When Dobro gave license to Regal to make instruments under their brand, thankfully Regal continued to make things exactly as the Dopyeras had designed them. This early 30s example is a carbon copy of the model 90 with everything being exactly the same save for the Regal decal instead of the Dobro one. The previous owner of this instrument has set it up for lap style playing and dubbed it "old faithful" which he inscribed on the top. With chipboard case. $1000 Stock#URB27377 photo
1929 Dobro Model 125: About 40 years ago, my friend Joel Tepp and I came across one of these exquisite four piece Walnut back Dobros. We weren't really sure what it was, but we bought it anyway. When we took it to Ed, Rudy and John at Dobro, they all gathered 'round and were quite proud that they had made such a beautiful instrument. Since that time, this is the only other one we have ever seen with such a beautiful Walnut back. This is a round neck instrument, which has a nut raiser (easily removed if you wish) so that it can be played in the lap style. With original chipboard case. $2850 Stock#URC30271 photo
1933 National Trojan: In the 1930s many companies searched for ways to make lesser expensive instrumants to satisfy the demand from a public that was in the grip of the depression. National, under license to Regal and others brought out wooden bodied instruments that were sparsely appointed, but with the same great tone. The Trojan was one of those excellent sounding creations. If you can't hear the sound of the Delta in this vintage National, you just don't understand the Blues. With chipboard case. $1250 Stock#URB32578
Used National NRP Tricone: Made from thin gauge steel, there is a very special tone associated with the NRP Tricone. A lot of hand work, including a hand painted body goes into each of the NRP models.The guitar features a Mahogany neck with an unbound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. This is a real 21st Century guitar with a true vintage style tone. With hard case. $2000 Stock#URB30739 photo
Used National Style 1 Replicon: A terrific tri-cone round neck that is as close as one can get to the original National as built by the Dopyera Bros. back in the late 1920s. Three cones pumping out that wonderful combination of mellow tone and resonator bite that is the reason this model is so desirable. The visual aspects include "aging" by National with some parts of the body showing through the plating. There's also a secret aging process done to the cone that gives it a unique 'vintage' tone. With hard case. $2850 Stock#URB16261* photo
Just In!! Used National Style 1 Tricone: When the Dopyera Brothers first started making their unique instruments, their goal was for a self-amplifying guitar that sounded like a standard six string, only louder. For many resophonic enthusiasts, the Tricone comes the closest to achieving that goal. The rich harmonics of the Tricone make it the most versatile of all the Nationals which is probably why the early players, from Tampa Red to Bukka White chose the Tricone as their instrument of choice. The Tricone was the first National design, and to many, is still the best. With hard case. $2450 Stock#URB26241
2005 National Style O: Well cared for and ready to moan the blues! Most of us remember Son House with his beat up, painted Triolian. But as soon as he started on the folk circuit in the '60s and scraped a little cash together, he got a Style O. It was his favorite. This will quickly become your favorite too. With hard case. BuffaloBros. price $2100 Stock# URB21176 photo
2007 National Style O: This shiny example of the single cone National is practically in new condition. Well taken care of, it rings true with the highly desirable Bluesy whine that is the hallmark of a great resonator guitar. With hard case. $2150 Stock#URB26544
Just in!! Used National Style O Deluxe: The Style O is the Blues machine made famous by so many of the early Blues legends that it would take a whole page just to list them. The Deluxe is the ultimate version of the style O.The visual appointments have been enhanced by a hand-engraved wriggle pattern, with double cut lines that borders the body and coverplate. Position markers have been upgraded to mother-of-pearl diamonds. The neck material has been upgraded to figured maple with an engraved ivoroid headstock overlay and matching heel cap. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open style. This resonator backs it up with incredible tone and superb projection. With hard case. $2850 Stock#URB32083
1995 National Delphi Walnut burst: In the early years of National Resophonic, before they changed to brass, powder coated instruments, they made the Delphi much like the original National company. Steel painted bodies with single biscuit cones. Players loved these original "reissues" so much that they continued to be sought after long after they wee discontinued. This is one of those highly desirable models. All the great tone that National has been known for. With hard case. $1800 Stock#URB31397 photo
Just In! New! National NRP "Black Rust" : Based on the vintage Duolian, this single cone wonder has a thin steel body, a 12 fret mahogany neck, an ebony fingerboard and a very cool "Black Rust" retro-industrial paint job. Oh, and did I mention that it has tone? This puppy has tone to burn! With hard case. List $2300 BuffaloBros. price $1955 Stock# NRB32479 photo
Used Republic RS-1: Here's a squeaky clean example of the terrific wood body resonator with the bell like tones of the spider cone & resonator. Superb tone and great playability at at great price. With hard case. $400 URB30937 photo
New! Republic 501: No, this isn't Frank's take on a pair of Levi's jeans. It is rather his version of the famous and highly desirable National Style O. A nickel plated brass body with an engraved Hawaiian scene. Powered by a single biscuit cone resonator this exceptional instrument evokes memories of the Delta, even though we've not been there yet. With hard case. BuffaloBros. price: $675 Stock#NRB32445 photo
New! Republic 505: Here's the newest, latest and greatest from Republic. A bell brass body with 14 frets clear, in a swamp green finish (like the vintage National Duco) and a Hawaiian scene embossed on the front & back. (Embossed? Maybe Bruce Springsteen should have one!) This superb sounding Republic resophonic gets its tone from the handspun Continental biscuit cone. The peghead has a pearloid style veneer to complete this Art Deco picture. With hard case. LIST: $989 BuffaloBros. price: $675 Stock#NRB31758
New! Republic 804: Vintage tone, vintage look, and more Mojo than any new resonator you'll find. This single cone metal body resonator has even been pre-aged for that down home funky Delta look. Excellent. With hard case. $675 Stock#NRB32434
1998 Beltona Tricone: The Beltona Company started in the UK and moved to New Zealand soon after this guitar was made. Upon arriving in New Zealand, the two partners decided to discontinue the tri-cone model. That decision was a big blow to the resonator playing public because the Beltona Tricone is a wonderful instrument. It has all the tonal attributes you would hope to find in a resonator guitar. In fact for some, it is the perfect resonator guitar. And that's saying a lot when you consider that National Resophonic and others are making some fine instruments too. The instrument abounds in visual delights as well. We like the pearloid peghead overlay and matching heel cap as well as the diamond shaped fretboard inlays. The overall picture is one of elegant simplicity with tone being the biggest feature to the player astute enough to acquire this fine instrument. With orig. hard case $3800 Stock#URC31841 photo
Used Johnson Tri-cone: The folks behind the Johnson brand of instruments have an eye to the past as well as bringing out modern designs, all at affordable prices. This metal bodied version of the original national tri-cone is a great example. Imminently affordable, extremely playable, and a great value. With gig bag. $450 Stock#URB28437*
Used Recording King SQ prototype: A one of a kind square neck resonator from the fertile mind of Recording King's head designer, Greg Rich. This is the sample made for recording King by their overseas supplier. The only thing different about this prototype is that they made it too good! The final production models will be the same in every respect except that they will be of laminate woods. This one however, is ALL SOLID WOOD! Be the first and only one on your block to obtain this rare treasure. With gig bag. $750 Stock#URB30651*
Used Regal RC-55 Park Avenue: One-of a-kind Regal resonator hand engraved by artist Greg Rich. You'll never see another one like it! With hard case. $1650 Stock#URB24182
New! Red Line Peabody Rambler: Steve Smith of Cumberland Acoustics is quickly gaining a reputation for his outstanding resonator guitars. They offer tremendous tonal qualities with singing highs and the hardest of all to find, strong bass tones. The other feature that most players are raving about is that they are hand made in the USA and don't cost a fortune. The Peabody Rambler is Steve's newest design with a slightly scaled down dreadnought body and all maple construction. A great guitar at a great price! BuffaloBros. price: $1799 Stock#NRC32241* 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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