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Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« on: April 27, 2012, 04:33:33 AM »
     I hit a estate sale yesterday morning, I stopped on my way to do some work at my wife's yoga studio. Upstairs siting on some suit cases is this GLEAMING 1930's Regal. It had the usual neck joint failure, a very easy fix so I tucked that bad boy under my arm and paid all of 60 bucks for it :) The finish is beautiful it just shines, I have never seen a cleaner one. It also came with the original case, a very old capo, picks and a guitar song book from 1930. I got her home fixed the neck and strung her up, beautiful midrangy tone. I'll post pictures asap.
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2012, 05:15:15 AM »

Nice find!!!
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2012, 03:32:50 PM »
 :o 8) :popcorn:
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2012, 08:22:42 PM »
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2012, 09:04:41 PM »
If all it needs is a neck reset and a setup, you got a great deal.

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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2012, 05:54:29 AM »
 I reset the neck yesterday :) it's good to go!
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2012, 02:25:06 AM »
I reset the neck yesterday :) it's good to go!


Very cool.  Reminds me of the old Harmony I leaned to play on.
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2012, 08:59:30 PM »
That is just lovely!
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2012, 05:45:42 AM »
That looks beautiful... sounds as good as she looks...?
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2012, 02:46:17 PM »
She sounds beautiful, nice ringing midrange, baaaaaaaaaaariiiiiiiiiiiiiing! a little tough to play I'll fine tune that down the road. Killer little geetar.
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Re: Score! 1930's F hole Regal
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2012, 04:31:54 PM »
Good for strengthening the fingers...  ;D
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