Cover of Chris Whitley's "Phone Call from Leavenworth" on National guitar.( Sounds better through headphones).

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Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on February 28, 2012 at 3:20am

Really nicely performed. You also get a very nice sound from that guitar.

Comment by Clock The Wolf on February 27, 2012 at 8:18pm

   I love that model. Great sound!

Comment by Jeff Reid on February 27, 2012 at 2:37pm

Bob, this is my favorite Whitley song. He played in lots of  really funky tunings. In this song he is playiing a 1930 National Duolian. Love the sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6DzLsfwe4U

Comment by Jeff Reid on February 27, 2012 at 2:33pm

Bob, it is a 1133. National made them  in 1956 and 57 as student guitars. They are 3/4 size and the resonator is exposed on the front and back sides. Neat little guitar.

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on February 27, 2012 at 2:30pm

Thanks, never heard of him before. I will be checking him out some more. Too many great pickers die way too young.

Comment by Jeff Reid on February 27, 2012 at 2:24pm

Thanks, John. I'm a big fan of Chris Whitley. He played a 1956/7 National just like the one I have. He died way too young. Here is a clip of him playing the National. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsyDVtgjx08&list=FLM6xaWB5EcYwIe...

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on February 27, 2012 at 2:23pm

Great vocals & picking. What kind of National?

Comment by Uncle John on February 27, 2012 at 2:17pm

Good song and a great performance. 

Comment by Jeff Reid on February 27, 2012 at 1:48pm

James,

I don't why you couldn't have a cbg in prison. You always see dudes playing guitars in the old prison movies.

Thanks!

Comment by James on February 27, 2012 at 1:27pm

do they allow cbg's in a prison?     love that sound you get from that National, good stuff

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