National Resophonic RM-1, tobacco sunburst. $2,900–3,200.
The National Resophonic RM-1 is a revolution in resonator mandolin
design and tone. Rather than the pinched, harsh, overly metallic sound you get
from resophonics of yesteryear, the RM-1
sounds a lot like an acoustic mandolin—just louder. It stands
out in a crowd but still manages to be sweet and expressive.
If you want to play the blues, or hold your own with a set of bagpipes, or just have the coolest mandolin on the block, this is the one to get. It uses the standard 13.875" mandolin scale, and doesn't have any of the intonation or playability problems associated with vintage resophonics. Comes with a hardshell case. Retail on a new RM1 is $4,400; you can get one here for substantially less.
I have two National RM1s in stock:
If you want to play the blues, or hold your own with a set of bagpipes, or just have the coolest mandolin on the block, this is the one to get. It uses the standard 13.875" mandolin scale, and doesn't have any of the intonation or playability problems associated with vintage resophonics. Comes with a hardshell case. Retail on a new RM1 is $4,400; you can get one here for substantially less.
I have two National RM1s in stock:
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This example is in very good condition, although it does a scuff on the back. Plain maple body with a maple top and a contemporary nickel steel cover plate. It has a spiral-embossed spun cone with biscuit bridge. Sunburst finish. Nickel Gotoh tuners and art deco tailpiece. Serial no. 18397, indicating a 2012 build. Original hardshell case included.
18397
21432
See more photos, call 425/772-0231, or for more information. $2,900 plus shipping.
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This one is super clean! Plain maple body,
maple top, antique brass cover plate. Sunburst finish. Nickel Gotoh
tuners and art deco tailpiece.
Serial no. 21432, indicating a 2016 build. Original hardshell case included.
See more photos, call 425/772-0231, or for more information. $3,200 plus shipping.