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NRP BlackRust
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The original Duolian arrived in 1930 as National’s basic steel-bodied, single-cone guitar and soon became famous for its musical sound. Our NRP B Series replicates the vintage Duolian — and these modern reissues surpass most old ones in quality, playability, and even tone. The thin-gauge steel body is period-correct, featuring flat-cut f-holes, traditional sieve resonator coverplate, and a formed back. Still, no two NRP guitars are exactly alike: The bodies are finished with a multi-stage, hand-textured finish for an individual look and semi-smooth surface profile that emulates the original Duolians. The mahogany neck with truss rod is capped by an unbound ebony fretboard complete with mother-of-pearl position markers. Vintage-style plain tuners, ebony nut, and “National” stamped into the slotted headstock complete the look of this classic. But it’s the trademark sound that makes these guitars so special — almost like a ghostly evocation of the best vintage 1930s Duolian. The sound is powerful and loud, while still being deep and warm. Like the hallowed originals, the NRP is steeped in mojo.
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Specifications
Standard
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Body - Steel
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Neck - Mahogany
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Fingerboard - Ebony
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Headstock - Slotted
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Tuners - National
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Body Finish - BlackRust
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Neck Finish - Satin polyester
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Case - National Deluxe Hardshell
Options
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12 Fret
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14 Fret
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Baritone
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Lefty
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Lollar P-90 pickup
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DIMENSIONS
Nut Width - 1.82"
String Spacing E-E - 2.31"
Body Depth - 3.125"
Scale Length - 25"
Fingerboard Radius - 16"
Weight - 7 Lbs 4 oz.