I will disagree a little about the neck with these guitars. I have a 1928 duolian that was purchased new by my grandfather. It has the original neck. Despite being stored in abusive FL climate conditions for decades, the neck is as true and playable as the day it was made. Perhaps that is not the case with all pre-war national guitars? You did not say why the new neck was put on the guitar you are showcasing in the video. Those early nationals have a 12 fret neck , shorter and stockier than say a wooden body guitar that joins at the 14th fret. Most vintage nationals I have seen that have the original neck are usually always in excellent condition. Certainly the neck does not affect tone in any significant way, nor does the 'patina' of the body.
All Duolians have 12 frets. Triolians have 14 frets. And it's very unusual to find an instrument this old with a true neck. For that matter, there are a host of other issues they can typically have. But humidity is not the problem, it's dehydration that kills the necks; as well as being stored with the strings on. If you can find that all original perfect playing vintage National it will be very expensive. For me, I like what's being played here; vintage body, bracing, resonator; and a modern neck with exact original specifications. And this one has a truss rod so you will never develop a problem.
Nice playing, thanks!
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I will disagree a little about the neck with these guitars. I have a 1928 duolian that was purchased new by my grandfather. It has the original neck. Despite being stored in abusive FL climate conditions for decades, the neck is as true and playable as the day it was made. Perhaps that is not the case with all pre-war national guitars? You did not say why the new neck was put on the guitar you are showcasing in the video. Those early nationals have a 12 fret neck , shorter and stockier than say a wooden body guitar that joins at the 14th fret. Most vintage nationals I have seen that have the original neck are usually always in excellent condition. Certainly the neck does not affect tone in any significant way, nor does the 'patina' of the body.
All Duolians have 12 frets. Triolians have 14 frets. And it's very unusual to find an instrument this old with a true neck. For that matter, there are a host of other issues they can typically have. But humidity is not the problem, it's dehydration that kills the necks; as well as being stored with the strings on. If you can find that all original perfect playing vintage National it will be very expensive. For me, I like what's being played here; vintage body, bracing, resonator; and a modern neck with exact original specifications. And this one has a truss rod so you will never develop a problem.