I have just acquired, 4 years after my 50th birthday a belated present from my wife. Now I have been playing guitar for years and I have been after this gem for a long time. I tried various offerings from all over the world and nothing touches the instruments crafted by the good folks at St Luis Obispo. Here is my new National 0, all the way from the US of A. Rings like a bell and wipes the floor with the pretenders. My wife and I talked about this since I picked one up in Bakersfield in 1990 and I was doubtful if I would ever pick one up again, let alone own one. I tried loads of copies, but the build, the sound and finishing does nt come close. I said "I think we better leave Hon, cos if I buy one of those (far east copy with American sounding names), I wont ever be happy, so I’ll pass. Anyway, long story short, the surgeons fixed my hand and she said “you cant take it with you, you best head up to town and get a real one.” So thanks National Resophonic for being uncompromising producing a quality product. Here she is. Quality bell brass body and maple neck, nothing else comes close. Lets face it, they ve been at isince 1930.dot and they have it spot on. The product second to none. Two prezzies in one, I get the use of my left had back to normal and this. I might have a whiskey tonight. Happy new year
