Re: I got a new National M2 guitar
- From: "Tony Done" <tonydone@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 02:35:16 GMT
<WadeInChugiak@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Don and Mac picked out a nice one for me, and, on my suggestion,
> equipped it with the K&K resonator pickup. At Dieter from K&K's
> suggestion, they took it a step further and put the K&K internal
> microphone in it, as well.
>
> It sounds unbelievably sweet. The K&K electronics add quite a bit of
> flexibility in terms of its stage sound, but - truthfully - it's got
> such a huge voice I'm not sure most players would really need to add
> electronics.
>
> It's louder than hell, TOO, but in a nice way!
>
> Here's a picture of it:
>
> http://www.nationalguitars.com/m2_mahogany_big.html
>
> I'm very impressed with it. The fit and finish are impeccable, and the
> single cone with the mahogany back, sides and top make for a really
> lyrical, musical sound.
>
> If you're not familiar with these, it's a round-neck model. A lot of
> players use them for bottleneck, but you can get some incredible sounds
> playing it like a standard guitar, as well - it's almost like playing
> an electric guitar, it's got so much volume and sustain.
>
> To anyone considering a National instrument, particularly one of their
> metal-bodied models: get a nice, wide, padded leather strap for it. I'm
> using a padded Levy's strap with this instrument, and it makes it a
> dream to stand up and play.
>
>
> Wade Hampton Miller
>
Nice; I went for the Estralita Walnut Deluxe just on the looks, but that's a
matter of personal choice. I'm not wild about the "orange peel" finish they
use, which seems softer than nitrocellulose or polyurethane, and would be
very difficult to repair without polishing the whole surface back. Also,
some might find the traditional neck design a bit clubby by modern
standards. I agree that they sound fabulous, and workmanship seems
excellent. I word of warning, if you haven't already discovered, the truss
rod adjustment works in reverse to most guitars, and I almost damaged the
neck on mine trying to straighten it, and winding the wrong way.
Maybe I've been unlucky with piezos, but I haven't yet found one I like for
a reso. I managed to make a very thin mag pickup for mine and I also have a
piezo installed and can combine the two. Maybe I should try the K and K. How
is it installed?
Tony D
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