These instruments were first created in the era of the Hawaiian and Jazz Bands, prior to electrical amplification. All sorts of musicians, Hawaiian, jazz and blues, wanted louder guitars: to be able to be heard alongside horns; to project out into music halls or smokey night clubs; or, to be the loudest guitar on the street corner. In response to this need, the mechanically amplified resonator guitar was created.

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See details National Style "O" 14 Fret Cat#: 9493 This reproduction polished brass 14-fret style body has traditional Hawaiian etching on the front-and-back plus a Model 97-style palm tree side etching.  Market Price: AU$5,995.00 Price: AU$4,495.00 save 25% See details National Mandolin c1930's Sunburst Cat#: 9286 This is a rare National resonator Mandolin from the 1930's, in what is remarkable condition given it's near 80 years of age. Price: AU$3,000.00