1932 National Triolian

$2,395.00

  • SOLD!

  • Year: 1932 (Circa)
  • Manufacturer: National
  • Model: Triolian
  • Case: Hard
  • Color: Brown 'burst
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: The Trolian was a step up from the plainer Duolian in the National line. Bound fingerboard, different paint scheme and possibly better quality wood for the neck are about the only differences. This example appears all original including cone and tuners. Straight-cut f-holes, twelve fret neck. Action is fingerpicking low .. about 1/16" .. from top of 12th fret to bottom of low E string, but handles slide nicely, too. Scale length just over 25", 1 7/8" at the nut and 2 1/8" across at the saddle. Some wear on lower frets and fingerboard divots in the first position, some playing wear on the back of the neck and on the cover plate, and various nicks and scratches in the paint. A small dent in the side (a half inch across) at the lower bout. Also appears to have had it's neck reset at some point in the past. Plays smooth and easy, with a bright and full sound..new hard case. Price reduced!