{"product_id":"national-delphi-taupe-2000","title":"National Delphi Taupe 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003e2000 National Delphi Taupe Anodised Resonator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a 2000 National Delphi in the distinctive Taupe finish, presented in excellent condition for the year and supplied with a fitted hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taupe finish is a particularly attractive feature of these early-2000s Delphi models. National used the term to describe its distinctive baked\/powder-coated finish, giving the instrument a muted grey-brown appearance that suits the industrial character of the Delphi extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delphi combines the traditional appearance and character of National's early steel-bodied resonators with the refinements of the modern National Reso-Phonic instruments. This example features the distinctive ribbed sieve-hole cover plate, rolled F-holes and slotted headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, it has the immediate, powerful response associated with a good National single-cone resonator. The sound is clear and highly articulate, with strong projection, a pronounced midrange and plenty of metallic bite and sustain. There is a dry, focused quality to the attack which works particularly well for blues and bottleneck slide, while the instrument retains enough warmth and harmonic complexity for fingerstyle, country and roots playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been set up specifically for slide, giving it the appropriate action and feel for bottleneck playing. The resonator responds particularly well to a firm slide technique, producing a powerful, singing voice with excellent note separation and plenty of authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, it is in excellent condition for the year. There are a few light marks consistent with careful use, together with one small ding on the edge of the lower bout on the bass side. These are relatively minor and are reflected in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory specification includes the ribbed sieve-hole cover plate, rolled F-holes, slotted headstock, 1.825\" top nut and 25\" scale length. The combination of these features and the Taupe finish gives the Delphi its unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a fitted hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a 2000 National Delphi Taupe — distinctive, powerful sounding and particularly well suited to slide playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2000\u003cbr\u003eModel: National Delphi Taupe\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Taupe\u003cbr\u003eBody: Anodised steel\u003cbr\u003eCover plate: Ribbed sieve-hole\u003cbr\u003eSoundholes: Rolled F-holes\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Slotted\u003cbr\u003eTop nut width: 1.825\"\u003cbr\u003eScale length: 25\"\u003cbr\u003eSetup: Slide\u003cbr\u003eCase: Fitted hard case\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent for year\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492393492855,"sku":"G5054","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2672\/6709\/files\/G5054_01.jpg?v=1791647096","url":"https:\/\/motomusic.co.uk\/products\/national-delphi-taupe-2000","provider":"MotoMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}