2012 National RM1 Resonator Mandolin

Overview: These RM1s are powerhouse mandolins. Unlike the old National resonator mandolins, these handle like a modern A-style mandolin and have a typical mandolin scale length (vs 15"+), radiused fretboard, and normal body depth. They're loud and punchy but also woodier and more-mellow than the old guys. You can use them anywhere you'd use a normal mandolin, save perhaps a bluegrass session where the more aggressive sound would be a bit out of place. I've found that a lot of players interested in these come from the Celtic world, right now, which makes sense as the volume increase allows for lighter and more intricate playing while still being heard in the mix of excruciating tenor banjos that are ever-more-present at sessions up our way. The other obvious use is for bluesy and folk players looking for an oddball sound and plenty of volume.

Repairs included: This got a level/dress of the frets, saddle compensation and adjustments, cleaning, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
• Scale length: 14"
• Nut width: 1 1/4"
• Neck shape: medium soft V
• Board radius: 10"
• Depth at first fret: 53/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 7/8"
• Body width: 11 3/8"
• Body depth: 2"
• Body: flamed maple w/maple cap top
• Cone type: single Hot Rod cone
• Bridge: maple
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: maple
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 34w-10
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium-narrow

Condition notes: It's quite clean, though there are a few areas of finish wear here and there on the body. See photos! The aged-look coverplate shows some discoloration just under the string path.

It comes with: It has its original hard case.

Consignor tag: DEVN