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Topic: Duolian? Triolian?
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Greg Vincent
Member From: Los Angeles, CA USA
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posted 26 October 2005 01:23 PM
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Hi non-pedalers!Dobro question for y'all: What do the terms "duolian" & "triolian" mean? I know they describe types of resonator guitars, but what makes a guitar a duolian or a triolian? How are they different? Are they different??? -Confused pedal steeler in L.A. |
Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 26 October 2005 02:45 PM
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Here's a description of both the Duolian and Triolian models with pictures of one of each. ------------------
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Greg Vincent
Member From: Los Angeles, CA USA
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posted 26 October 2005 02:57 PM
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Cool site, Brad, thanks!So those are just nonsense words that National made up as names for various models of their guitars? I notice that they are usually capitalized, whereas a more descriptive name like "tricone" often is not. Are Duolian & Triolian perhaps names of persons / places? -GV[This message was edited by Greg Vincent on 26 October 2005 at 02:58 PM.] [This message was edited by Greg Vincent on 26 October 2005 at 02:59 PM.] [This message was edited by Greg Vincent on 27 October 2005 at 09:04 AM.] |
Dana Duplan
Member From: Ramona, CA
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posted 26 October 2005 02:58 PM
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But...to muddy things up, Dobro, as well as National has used those model names. I believe when the new National Resophonic company started, they had a Duolian model, but Dobro claimed dibs on it. So, are you looking at a vintage National Duo/Trio? If so, Bob Brozman's book is a great resource. If you're looking for a newer Dobro, sorry, I can't be of any help.
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Mike D
Member From: Phx, Az
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posted 26 October 2005 04:51 PM
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The Triolian was the first wood bodied guitar that National came out with. The 'Tri' originally stood for tricone, which the first few (6-12 or so IIRC) had before they switched to a single cone and finally to the steel body.
Even though the Triolian was a budget model they eventually went down another step to the Duolian which had no fingerboard binding a mahogany neck instead of maple and a cheaper body finish.
Ironically the Duolians typically command more money today.------------------
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Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 27 October 2005 09:26 AM
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www.notecannons.com is another good National resource. |
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