If you’re seeking to amplify the true sound of a National resonator guitar, our No. 1500 is the amplifier for you. It’s custom-designed and -built just for that task. The 15-watt, class-AB, push–pull circuit recreates the vintage style and classic sound of National’s pioneering 1940s amps. While our No. 500 amp provides a nice bluesy breakup and distortion to your sound, the No. 1500 replicates and amplifies the actual resonator sound with true and clear output, thanks to the amp’s low-gain preamp stage and 12-inch Tone Tubby speaker. And of course, just like the vintage originals, it’s hand-wired, point-to-point circuitry for optimal sound quality and long-lasting reliability. The No. 1500 is ideal for recording, playing at home, or gigging in smaller venues. It’s great for jazz, folk, country — and all things National.
 
15-watt class AB push pull circuit
Cathode biased – No biasing required
GZ34 rectifier, 6SN7 inverter, 6SQ7 NOS metal jacketed preamp and 2-6L6GT power tubes
12” speaker by Tone Tubby
Interactive volume and tone controls for feedback and overdrive control
Finger jointed Baltic birch cabinet construction
Point to point hand wired circuit
15.5” wide, 19” tall, 8” deep weighing in at 28 pounds