2023 National M2 Woodbody Resonator Guitar

Overview: I love National's newer woodbody resonator guitars. To my ears they're more reminiscent of the early-'30s metal bodies in tone than the newer metal bodies, save that the overtones are less complex, the sound a bit woodier and warmer, and the weight is a lot more manageable. They have that sort-of even, clean-and-clear, straight-up midsiness to them, though, that I like a lot about '30s Nationals. It doesn't hurt that these new guys are easy on the eyes, too.

Interesting features: The deco-style headstock veneer looks crisp and slick, it has nice, multi-ply binding at the body edges, and the overall build is clean and quality work. The newer National coverplates, with their removable bridge covers/wrist rests, are always nice to have. This one's hardware is lightly "antiqued" from the factory to give it a duller sheen.

Repairs included: It's basically a new guitar -- I just had to adjust the setup on it a hair. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz
• Scale length: 25"
• Nut width: 1 13/16"
• Neck shape: medium-fuller soft V
• Board radius: 14"
• Depth at first fret: 15/16"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1"
• Body width: 14 1/4"
• Body depth: 3 3/8"
• Body: ply mahogany
• Cone type: single cone
• Bridge: maple w/compensated saddle
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: jumbo/medium height

Condition notes: It's about as clean as you can get for a used, newer guitar -- with only the most minor usewear in evidence -- very light scratching near the playing area and perhaps some swirl marks in the finish from rubbing against clothing.

It comes with: It has its original hard case.

Consignor tag: STRB