NEW WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT!! 1962 National Glenwood 99 'Map'

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This asymmetrical double-cutaway, 14 3/4 inch wide and 1 7/8 inch thick, fiberglass bodied guitar weighs 9.10 lbs. Two-piece molded (0.20 inch thick) snow white colored 'res-o-glass' body in the shape of a map of the USA with pointed bass horn corresponding to Maine, pointed treble horn corresponding to Florida, first treble waist cutaway corresponding to Alabama/Missouri and Louisiana. Second treble waist cutaway corresponding to Texas/New Mexico and Arizona. Lower edge corresponding to California and top waist corresponding to Minnesota/Michigan and New York. The top and the bottom (with a center edging of black rubber) held together with four screws entering from the back, going through four polystyrene blocks and then into four 1 1/4 inch square maple blocks which are glued to the upper inside of the body. A fifth securing screw through the strap-button which goes through the tailpiece (into the center maple block). Two maple center blocks, sandwiched together and measuring 17 1/4 inches in length, and a total of 1 1/2 inches in depth, running from the neck to the tail end of the body. Bolt-on (two bolts and a neck adjustment screw) wooden neck finished in white with a 24 3/4 scale length and an amazingly thick profile. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side with "National" logo in raised silver plastic and white veneer peghead face with edges beveled to show side black line. Closed-back 'single-line' Kluson DeLuxe strip tuners with hectagonal cream plastic buttons (three per side). Small rectangular metal plate with rounded edges, engraved with serial number "T 89761". Single-bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard with 20 original medium frets and pearloid 'diamond enclosed by butterfly' position marker inlays and black dot side markers. Clear lucite pickguard with white backing and "Val / National / Pro" emblem in blue, black and gold, decorated with parallel black lines and secured by three screws. Two National 'Standard' single-coil pickups (with six individually adjustable pole-pieces in the center) with outputs of 8.91k and 16.17k and one Piezoelecric single-coil pickup (built into the plexi-glass base of the bridge) with an output of 4.48k. Six controls - three volume on the bass side and three tone on the treble side. Three-way slotted pickup selector switch with cream plastic tip on the bass side. Black plastic conical shaped control knobs with ribbed sides and metal tops. Each knob is secured by a single 'grub' screw. Specific nickel-plated tailpiece with 'stairstep' sides, secured to the lower edge by two screws and the lower strap button (all going into the center maple block). This totally original 'Map' guitar is in exceptionally fine (9.00) condition with just the tiniest blemishes - an additional strap-button hole on the edge of the treble-horn and some very fine finish checking on the back of the headstock. Housed in the original National five-latch, shaped gray hardshell case with burgundy plush lining (9.00).

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

4:57 "we're plugged into California" That's why it's buzzing!

[@LucianFitzgerald]

I used to fucking hate Phil X A combination of jealousy and him playing stuff that's not straight up my alley But damn the dude's grown on me

[@davetackett922]

I bought a National new in 63. Still got it and love it.

[@cozacemerald972]

I drooled over this video. I think I found my dream guitar.

[@jamesbrennan3744]

Especially if the case is authentic.

[@ukaszwnuk8365]

True! It might get loud was amazing!

[@iLIKEHDMi]

the bridge pickup sounds kinda sick! i love it

[@tiddlestoot]

Slow it down to a quarter speed and I swear to god Phil sounds so stoned It is incredible..

[@zackbassmasster]

that tone made me smile the whole video

[@jamesbrennan3744]

Years ago (before the internet) there used to be a small company out of Houston that would custom build you a map guitar out of wood with all the various pickups and any combination of woods for body and neck. It was high-end nostalgia. The top of the line material combo was the best sound I'd ever heard on a guitar, even when on any of the various settings. I was traveling at the time and didn't have enough money for the deposit. It was quite expensive at about $5K. I returned a couple of years later to have one made, but they'd stopped taking orders and had begun mass producing low end guitars for some big company. Broke my heart. I still dream about that guitar - - the one that got away. Don't even remember the name of the company so's I can now track one down. When I went back again later, they were done and gone. Don't think they made too many of them. Anybody?...

[@cjdavda]

I really loved It Might Get Loud. All 3 guitarists are amazing. Page is my guitar hero, the Edge is the effects king, and Jack White is bringing back the blues guitar hero! How can you not love that?

[@laughorgomad]

Awesome demo.Music snobs forget how music is supposed to be fun.You just reminded them all.Rock on dude

[@goldbugnz]

who knew watching some dude entertain himself on a guitar in a guitar store, rocking out to his fav trad rock songs could be this cool. But then Phil X is endlessly entertaining.

[@checocr]

That's an awesome piece of history.... awesome very rare guitar... Cheers!

[@marvelherman419]

This guitar is amazing.

[@physicalzeppelin2326]

Love it when he plays some Hendrix!

[@MrBac755]

I want his epic amount of talent for Christmas.

[@localcrew]

It's tough to try and sing Brad Delp when he was in his prime. Dude had range. I love watching Phil X play and sing. He has so dang much fun!

[@RadicalSimon69]

i love how fast he adjusted the tone switchs

[@frettedamericana]

@LuccaTotti Of course you can save the photos, but the copyrights of the images and other material on this web site are owned by Fretted Americana, Inc., or the individual photographers or graphic artists who have authorized their use on this Web site. You may not manipulate or alter in any way, digital images, graphics images, and information obtained from this Web site.

[@bdhmbre]

I could hang out and jam with this dude anyday! Phil X thanks for the inspiration bro!

[@teo6113]

crazy like a horse. Never tired of phil x

[@Dentalis53]

Gotta love PhilX, and love the sound of that National...which is why I bought it about a year ago after watching this review!!! Bizarre look true, but historical and awesome sound...lighter than my '72 Les Paul, and as much fun to play! I love it!!! Play On!

[@hungerstriker27]

as a jack white fan.... i want that guitar so bad... and even more the 59 custom eastwood airline

[@galegregory97comcast]

i like the new page as well, marry 25 .happy 1 st.. Phil X is playing another grate guitar hi to you and to phil x

[@nfrantnik]

this guy can even make a broomstick sound great, and he is very entertaining.

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

Phil, Piezo devices have been around for a long time. The name comes from the propriety of a crystal used in these devices. It can create an electric current from being pressed, OR from vibration. They can also be used as speakers, but they're usually very small, and their tonal range is usually more focused on the treble side - thats why you see them being used for alarms and sometimes tweeters. So yeah, Piezos have been around for quite a while, and they're very useful!

[@christophergreen5735]

This is one amazingly entertaining video. Thanks to Phil X for making my day. :-)

[@frettedamericana]

@guy007man glad to hear that you like the new website - please post comments there :-)

[@thommytaranto]

Please do your 1960 Hofner 126 Club 50!!! And more Jack White man!!! This has been the best Phil Vid yet!!

[@jamesha175]

this is the best guitar that he's showcased yet.

[@Lex_Interior]

I was just about to request The White Stripes but Phil X is smart enough to use a Glenwood and play The Stripes at least once. Rock on! \m/

[@pifie]

even tho I'll never play nor buy any guitar even remotely like the ones Phil play, he's amazingly entertaining

[@matthewgoodnight92]

lol I learned funk 49 just from these videos.. nailed it first time and i don't do that often..

[@acledfloyd]

I love that Phil has gotten more youtube credit since the beginning of the videos. In the early videos people would say he couldn't play (I know what?) but now no one would say that for fear of looking like an idiot.

[@SuperAllcapsrage]

you drive me to keep playing, thank you phil

[@clay_geo]

Jack white plays it in open A tuning on his Kay archtop. He uses a digitech whammy IV set to one octave down to make it sound like a bass. On the chorus part he turns off the whammy and plays the riff with a slide.

[@sixstringfretter]

Your new site is killer. Easy to find your entire stock. As far as Phil goes, same good ol' crazy Phil rockin' a nice guitar. Nice to see somethings are constant. I can always come here, get a laugh and check out some badass instruments.

[@HipCovers]

I love how he plays something by accident and goes "OH YEAH!" :D

[@serc_]

This guitar rocks everything! How!

[@Cptjackjacky]

Fair enough, I just wanted to point out, but I see you needed to put him in his place, and I do doff my cap to you guys a lot anyway, especially when it comes to playing the blues.

[@RedTV8888]

im so glad that he likes jack white. i love phil and jack is my idol. i think its really cool that phil likes jack

[@metalmania1315]

4:26 "it hardly has any frets left, so its kinda hard to play" 4:30 Plays something 90% of guitarists cant play

[@Ogscottyp]

Jack O Thats why he is Phil X.

[@5tattoo69]

Absolutely love this dudes videos. Awesome

[@tonecontrol]

i LOVE page and respect the edge as well phil, but you are right, jack stole the movie :)

[@Duenas411]

This guitar demo is soooo cool!

[@colombianbrucelee]

Jeez this has to be my favorite guitar yet!

[@OranjMoose]

Thank you for getting down and Icky.

[@LiquoriceMick]

respect the edge ...

[@rageage5fifteen]

I was about to say, if you didnt play any White Stripes i would be so mad, and you did, not only that you talked about the best documentary iv ever seen and had the same views on it as i. Great vid.

[@Icarus780001]

You better believe that rock-n-roll is still alive, and it's not goin anywhere, anytime soon...

[@petermendola921]

you guys should do more demos of these old Supros and those killer pickups, like a Val Trol or Dual Tone. not many of those videos out there that aren't clean or slide guitar!

[@TheMusicIsMyReason]

Phil you are an animal. You make any guitar rip and you make me laugh every time. Another unique guitar that is made to shine. Great job.

[@Zas379]

Jack White uses Airlines, but its still awesome to hear Icky Thump from Phil!!

[@cooper9287]

He's a natural showman!!

[@fireglo450]

I'm pretty sure Mike Campbell plays one of these on the "Into the Great Wide Open" music video.

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Phil X 🤘 WISH YOU'D QUOTE THE SALE PRICE ON ALL THESE GREAT GUITARS.

[@frettedamericana]

@MultiFets - how about posting comments directly onto our new website?

[@oOFirefaceOo]

Wow, MAN ! Best sounding ROCK-Guitar!!!!!

[@949h2oman]

The new site Kick's a WHOLE LOTTA ASS! Very well done!!! Also, Phil keeps killing it on the vids. Thanks for doing what you do FA and Phil X...keep on rock'n!

[@sourceofflames]

THIS GUITAR IS A MASTERPIECE

[@ShreddyGnarGnar]

OH MY GOD THE WHITE STRIPES THANK YOU PHIL!!!!

[@MrNalettinho]

Despite being hideous and kinda strange, this actually sounds pretty great

[@RedTV8888]

jacks airline that doesnt have a pick up was given to him by a fan. he decided to leave the neck pickup out so that it was more of a challenge. but he does have his original airline that he showed in the movie and plays the most that has both pickups

[@clay_geo]

Usually I get angry when people play Seven Nation Army in standard tuning, but when Phil X does it, I just can't get mad.

[@林俊成]

행복해보입니다.감사합니다.

[@nunchaku1992]

i want this guitar sooo much! omg!!!!!!

[@frettedamericana]

@skateboardjaw thanks man - new websites always have glitches...

[@frettedamericana]

@LuccaTotti You may save the photos, but any use of them for any other purposes is strictly forbidden under U.S. Copyright Law. The copyrights of the images and other material on this web site are owned by Fretted Americana Inc., or the individual photographers or graphic artists who have authorized their use on this Web site. You may not manipulate or alter in any way the digital images, graphics images, and information on this Web site.

[@GlennMosby]

Super cool video and guitar! I totally agree with Phil about "It Might Get Loud", one of my all time favorite movies

[@RokDAWG1]

I needed this...refreshed...

[@thommytaranto]

Different pickups to Jack's also different 'brand'. Made by the same people. But I think it's the Res-O-Glass body and the Valco single coil in the bridge but Icky Thump sounded brilliant.

[@mynamesnotwill]

"its kinda hard to play" starts rippin out some licks with ease

[@techguyMD]

I actually didn't think Jack White stole the movie... He was good... but not great. He was witnessing greatness. I honestly thought this line from the Edge sealed the deal for me. It's EXACTLY why he's my favorite guitarist. ""15 minute guitar solos, 15 minute organ solos, or the drum solos. There was a huge element of self indulgence. Professional rock musicians who look down upon their fans. Those old colors were dead. And we wanted none of it." -Dave Evans. Because the music created as a band is more than one person being self indulgent.

[@guitarsbikesandpie]

Dear Santa, i want this guitar, ALOT!

[@heycolslaw]

Great look & sound! I played one when I was an 8th grader, but I challenge you to find a guitar that weighs more, not made of lead. You won't be jumping around with it when your show is over.

[@Fromaginator]

More than a feeling - Boston

[@Zas379]

@StainIessChina I know. But His main guitar with The White Stripes was an Airline JB. Now he mainly uses Grestch Triple Jet. It doesn't really matter what he played on the album because thats not what I was talking about.

[@Overwatch93]

who else thinks phil should have the song title somewhere on the screen so we can attempt to emulate his epicness

[@BigBi90]

Every time after I've watched one of these videos, I pick up my guitar !

[@alexcarter4312]

they should make that guitar in the shape of canada and when you put it on top of that one it fits perfectly

[@janijtube]

Yesss, it's nice to see some more unusual equipment reviewed here, instead of the usual Fender or Gibson of the week. Thanks! :) (Not that there's anything wrong with them Fenders etc of course.)

[@ThanasiManoli]

I am so down with the evil robot. Phil X is the freaking man.

[@CRAM1REZ51]

Phil, It's Gonna Get Loud is by far one of the best guitar movies ever. It's that they are all from different realms of guitar that makes the movie work so well. I agree that I had a better appreciation of Jack White after viewing. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@coal4life]

Played one of those in a pawn shop back in 68.

[@pumold]

Great job on Hey Joe! The guitar is nice too

[@ajarroyave]

icky thump might be the most fun song to play ever

[@henmanvision2378]

You rock Phil X keep bringing the mayham Buddy

[@bullrambler]

Ulgy as sin yet has some real unique tones with power.

[@ludzienictuniema]

Mike James +BigRed56 Hahahah... aint funny :P

[@Scubadog_]

+BigRed56 Personally, I love how it looks.

[@frettedamericana]

@TheWebsterExperience yeah we know - just some glitches we are getting fixed...please give us some leeway. we're working on them all.

[@downhome7500]

I bet if a guy like this had been playing it since '62 the frets would have been gone years ago!

[@mmalboo8]

Phil X rock n roll never dies, or if it die i die with it

[@marcomazotti]

The Guitar Looks nasty ... Phil, Great Player!! 💥💥🎸🎸😎😎

[@1111stunna1111]

Love guitar!

[@hongdekong]

it might get loud is one of my favourite movies ever

[@mykdmenez]

is this supposed to be a review of the guitar?! WTF?... Don't know where he was going with this video, don't care.. it was entertaining as shit! He's a man with a million riffs!

[@Mpapic]

It's called "it might get loud " phil. Happy that you've seen it though. great flick

[@MarkCorrigan8]

such a good film. It might get loud, watch it!

[@Schodboyblves]

I know it's a guitar store clerks most hated song, but with that piezo pickup that guitar was just BEGGING for some stairway to heaven action

[@Mr3DBob]

I'd like to see a direct comparison of this to the Eastwood modern/retro version.

[@TheDoctorMorgan]

Great vid, unique guitar....love the new website. *thumbs up*