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Bottleneck John,
Congrats on the great 'new' guitar.
Very cool.
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I agree ... but I'll add to the confusion by stating that 1920s/30s National Resonator guitars also were made with wooden bodies ... The "Trojan," "Estrellita," and "El Trovador" models.

IMHO, the wood body gives a sweeter sound and with more sustain than the metal-body National Resonator guitars ... I have both versions of resonator guitars, metal and wood body ... and I prefer the wood body.

photo:
1934 National "Trojan" Resonator guitar

Year: 1934 (Circa)
* Manufacturer: National
* Model: trojan
* Case: Original Hard
* Color: Sunburst
* Condition: Very Good
* Description: Early on, National was manufacturing wooden resonators, quit for a few years, then, with the Great Depression sucking the life out of the economy, began to market a series of budget, wooden bodied resonators again. But this time, National had Chicago makers Kay and Harmony produce the body, while National attached the metal parts and did the set up. Many wood-bodied Nationals seen on the market today are likely Trojans from this mid to late 30's batch, usually with a D or T series serial number. Some, like this example, were made in 1934, as part of the Z-series number batch, and often exhibit features that differ from the typical Trojan. The main feature that sets this guitar apart is the thick mahogany ply top, standard on the higher grade El Trovador. Most Trojans have a thinner birch ply top. This example is bound not only on the top and fingerboard, like most Trojans, but also on the back. Another El Trovador-like feature appears to be a Brazillian rosewood veneer overlay on the headstock, and a fancy black/white heel cover. The top has the long, straight f-holes. This Trojan looks to be an all original example, including tuners, cone and tailpiece.
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