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! Paul Beard Vintage R: This is truly a great sounding resonator guitar! Built in the spirit of the classic resonator guitars of the 1930’s, the Vintage R is made from Finland Birch veneer and utilizes Beard’s “open soundwell” construction style. The solid mahogany neck is attached in a non-traditional way that insures maximum resonance from the body. Available in either a satin cherry or vintage birch finish, the Vintage R is a well made and has a powerful, bell like tone with plenty of “cut”. With hard case, BuffaloBros. price $2000 Stock# NRB28699 photo BUY NOW
New! Gold Tone Paul Beard Standard: Resident resonator genius Paul Beard has worked in conjunction with Wayne Rogers of Gold Tone to produce a great sounding Bluegrass style resonator that has all the earmarks of the Bluegrass sound. Rich tones, especially in the bass range, combine with singing high notes so that when you're slidin' some smoke, all the notes can be easily heard to set the listener on fire too. With hard case. $699 Stock#NRB30104
New! Gold Tone Paul Beard Standard: These excellent quality import square neck resonator guitars are designed by Reso-guru Paul Beard and set up with his proprietary U.S. made resonator cone and bridge. The Standard is made with a mahogany body and neck and the rosewood fingerboard is inlaid with mother of pearl dots. This is a great sounding resonator guitar at a great price! With hard case. List $949 BuffaloBros. price $699 Stock# NRB30105*
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
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
ca. 1930s Dobro 37 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 photo
ca. 1930s Dobro Model 37 Square Neck: (exc) If you're at a music gathering and you hear a wonderful sounding instrument that is incredibly rich in tone and has a lot of volume, it's probably this one! An exceptional sounding instrument with very distinct tone in the lower notes and a very mellow balance where all the notes blend just perfectly. With hard case. $2350 Stock#URC29733 photo
ca. Mid-1930s Dobro Model 45: (exc-) One of "THE" Dobros you always think about when you have your Dobro dreams. A natural Spruce top, with dark stained back & sides are the trademarks of the most desirable Model 45s. Along with the square neck, this one is extremely attractive to Dobrologists. Enhanced with a Quarterman cone, the sound is incredibly LOUD!!!!! With hard case. $2500 Stock#URC29734 photo
ca. 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
Just In! Used Dobro DM-33H: (Exc) The Dobro DM-33H is a brass body single cone, “spider“ bridge resonator guitar. Its chrome platting is etched with a Hawaiian scene complete with palm trees. It has a slim figured maple neck (1 11/16” at the nut) and a rosewood fingerboard a produces a nice warm tone with plenty of sustain. With hard case BuffaloBros. price $1850 Stock# NRB19363
Used Dobro DW90: A very beautiful and attractive instrument from the "Gibson years" of Dobro. Constructed entirely of highly figured flame Maple. The 'guts' are the patented Dobro spider-cone which produces that bell like tonality so favored by the Bluegrass sliders. The neck, also flame Maple, is rounded so that the Blues aficionados will feel comfortable, but cognizant devotees of Uncle Josh will quickly purchase a nut raiser and hold the instrument with the cover plate facing the heavens as it should be. With hard case. $1750 Stock#URB23673
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 BUY NOW
New! National Vintage Steel Tricone: Some might say that this combination of the tonal balance of the Tricone with the edgy character of a plated steel body is the perfect all around resonator guitar. Equally at home with fingerstyle ragtime and slide blues styles, the Tricone VS is the perfect choice if you can only own one.With hard case. List $2975 BuffaloBros. price: $2380 NRB27540 photo BUY NOW
Used National Style 1 Tricone: Here's your chance to own perhaps the most highly desirable metal bodied National in the world. The Tricone is famous for its smooth response, and its more 'acoustic' tonal properties than other resonated guitars. Tampa Red's favorite resonator, reborn in the capable hands of Don Young and his friends in San Luis Obispo, California. This example has been very nicely maintained and is now at a money saving price due to having been very gently previously owned. With hard case. $2500 Stock#URB25229 PHOTO BUY NOW
Used National Style 1 Tricone: Question: Is the National Style 1 Tricone the epitome of resonator body design? There is a lot of evidence to suggest that perhaps it is. The three resonators working in harmony produce a rich tonality resplendent in overtones, mellow sounds that bespeak of some ancient wood guitar. This examplehas been lovingly maintained, having been used only in the recording studio to produce that flavoring that only a Tricone can produce. With hard case. $2500 Stock#URB20046 photo BUY NOW
New! National Style 1 Tricone: Tricone fans, wait no more! The brand new re-designed Tricone is here! National Resophonic, in a never ending desire to improve their instruments, has brought forth their latest version of the popular tri- cone resonator. The new design features an arched back. This was done in an effort to improve the already fantastic projection that this model already had. And, it works! Just a little bit better! With hard case. List $3500 Buffalobros. price: $2800 Stock#NRB30065 photo
IN TRANSIT!! New! National Style O 14 fret $CALL
2007 National Frosted Green (Duco) Delphi: (Exc-) At the core of this beautiful creation from National is a standard steel body Delphi complete with mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and slotted peghead but the paint job is beyond cool! Based on the old Duco finished Duolians of the 1930’s, this beauty has a green/gray crystalline finish that is so amazing, it'll make you cry. Unfortunately, National no longer offers this finish, so this is a rare bird! To top it off, this guitar has killer tone and is in excellent condition with only some honest playing wear to finish on the top (think relic). With hard case. BuffaloBros price: $2300 Stock#URC25237 photo BUY NOW
Just In! New! National Triolian 14: Based on the Triolian of the late 1930’s, this KILLER new offering from our friends in San Luis Obispo has a 14 fret maple neck, a thin gauge steel body with rolled F holes and domed back, a walnut-burst finish and tone that would make the Blues Gods weep with joy. With hard case. List $2500 BuffaloBros. price $1999 Stock# NRB30141 photo
Just In! 2006 National Estralita Deluxe: (Exc-) 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 BuffaloBros. price $1700 Stock# URB23771 photo BUY NOW
Just In! New! National El Trovador Patterned after the original “El Trovador” made by National in 1932 and 1933, this updated version has a 4” deep mahogany body that is bound with multiple layer binding. Its mahogany neck is clad with an ebony fingerboard that is bound with ivoroid and its slotted headstock has a rosewood overlay. The best part is the sound....... it is lush and powerful. At home with fingers or slide, the El Trovador might well be the best sounding wood body, biscuit bridge, resonator guitar available. With hard case List $3200 BuffaloBros. price $2560 Stock# NRB30140
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 BUY NOW
Just In! 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 hard case. List $1000, BuffaloBros. price $750 Stock#NRB30117
Used Wechter/ Scheerhorn Rob Ickes Model: Rob Ickes is of course the 10 times winner of the IBMA award for Dobro player of the year. He receives this award not only for his cascading array of notes, not only for his superb musicianship, but also for his TONE! This immaculate example of his signature model has planty of rich, smooth tone. Just the very kind that aspiring resonator players lust after. The projection of the instrument is to be lauded also. Enough power with ringing clear tones that can be heard across the campground at the next jam. Don't miss your opportunity to own this affordable gem before it disappears. With hard case. $1150 Stock#URB27235 photo
New! Asher Teardrop Acoustic Hawaiian Based on the Weissenborn guitars from the 1920’s, this beautifully made lap style guitar is built from solid mahogany and has a hollow neck, a 25” scale and the same sweet warm tone of the vintage originals. Bill Asher builds his guitars by hand in his small shop in Los Angeles and this customers include the likes of Ben Harper, Ry Cooder and Jackson Browne. Our Teardrop model includes a LR Baggs sound hole pickup and a custom hard shell case. BuffaloBros. price $2850 Stock# ULC28833 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
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
Used Regal RC-55 "Park Avenue": (exc) The creative Mr. Greg Rich has a history of unusual and interesting appointments for instruments. In his tenure as in house artist in residence for Saga Musical Instruments, he produced several unique and interesting engraved instruments. Mr. Rich's personal policy of "never let any surface be devoid of decoration" led to his creation of the "Park Avenue". Take Regal's top of the line tri-cone metal resonator and decorate every surface with an artistic tableau. The front of the guitar features intertwining leaves which partially conceal an art deco style 30s fashion model. There are also 3 medallions engraved on the front, two of which contain similar appearing '30s women, while the third medallion features plumerias. The sides, believe it or not, feature a thin, engraved border, very simply and elegantly done. The back however, is a myriad of designs: at the top is an art deco ingenue in a flowing gown. Inside the gown is an engraved medallion with 3 more beautiful women inside. At the bottom of the image is another full length model in a cocktail gown flanked by a medallion containing a woman in tri-cornered hat and scarf, and on the other side another woman (Holly Golightly perhaps?) in a dress with billowing sleeves. With this much decoration, you just might be tempted to put it in a glass case and just stare at it all the time. With hard case. $1650 Stock#URB24182* 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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