National GuitarsĬhris played several guitars broadly described as manufactured by “National.” Because some form of National guitar company has been making guitars for almost 100 years, a full review of its history is beyond the scope of this article. OMI 33 or 33D (Photo credit: Hiroshi Suda)Īccording to Chris’s brother Dan, Chris described this guitar as a “”crappy brown Dobro ” Dan says that it was stolen while Chris was busking on the streets of New York City. Chris with band Blue playing in Washington Square Park (NYC) 1978 We are lucky to have a photo of Chris playing one of his first resonators, which Hiroshi Suda has identified as an OMI (Original Musical Instrument) Model 33, possibly a 33D. Some of Chris’s acoustic guitars displayed at the Belly Up Tavern: (l to r) 1940 National Style O, 1930/31 National Triolian, National Resophonic 1133 (Photo credit: Kevin Lesko)Ĭhris played a variety of acoustic guitars, ranging from resonators – e.g., his most-often used Nationals and Dobros – to standard acoustics, such as those made by Martin and Gibson.
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