{"product_id":"national-delphi-with-neck-heel-repair-pre-owned","title":"National Delphi with Neck Heel Repair Pre-Owned.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis pre-owned example shows a professionally repaired neck heel and is ready for play. (pictured) Comes with hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Delphi is a single-cone biscuit-bridge resonator guitar manufactured by National Reso-Phonic. Introduced in the 1990s and produced through the mid-2000s, the Delphi was engineered as a more affordable version of National's flagship Triolian models. It was designed specifically to give acoustic blues and slide players the iconic, powerful 1930s-style metal-body response without a premium price tag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Construction: Thin-gauge steel body with rolled \"F\" holes and a ribbed sieve-hole coverplate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCone \u0026amp; Bridge: Equipped with a hand-spun aluminum resonator cone (often featuring National's \"Hot Rod\" design) and a maple biscuit bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fretboard: Solid mahogany neck with a V profile, meeting the body at the 12th fret. It features a rosewood fingerboard and a traditional scale with standard nut width.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Traditional slotted headstock sporting the iconic National \"shield\" logo decal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Finishes: Unlike the high-polish or intricately engraved premium models, the Delphi focused on rugged, minimalist utility. It was offered in various powder-coated or baked enamel finishes, including Satin Blue, Taupe, Metallic Blue Sunburst, Matte Black, and Grey Polychrome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTone and Character: The steel body construction yields a loud, punchy, and bright tone with substantial midrange emphasis and lingering sustain. Compared to brass-bodied resonators (which lean warmer and sweeter), the Delphi delivers a raspy, authentic delta-blues bark mimicking vintage 1930s Triolian and Duolian guitars, making it a highly favored option for slide work and hybrid fingerpicking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099150967066,"sku":"1178","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/2285\/8010\/files\/DSC06283_f4c0e480-e84f-47a4-84df-f45f889433f0.jpg?v=1792175158","url":"https:\/\/www.lidgettmusic.com\/products\/national-delphi-with-neck-heel-repair-pre-owned","provider":"Lidgett Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}