Does anyone have a known original bridge from a 20's-30's Regal tenor? I need photos and measurements to make a replacement for my Professional model (rosewood back and sides), which clearly has a non-original bridge.
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Does anyone have a known original bridge from a 20's-30's Regal tenor? I need photos and measurements to make a replacement for my Professional model (rosewood back and sides), which clearly has a non-original bridge.
One other thought, if you can get a copy of Bob Carlin's book Regal Musical Instruments: 1895 - 1955 there are a ton of pictures, I just can't recall if there are any tenor pictures.
Retrofret, in Brooklyn has had a number of the highest end Regal tenors over the years. Perhaps one of the ones on THIS page illustrates what you are looking for?
Are you looking for a pin bridge style like this one ? This is from about 1937
Mark
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Here’s an illustration from Carlin’s book on Regal Instruments. Unfortunately, the book contains only drawings for the tenor guitars. The one below is the monogamy version of your professional model
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That’s Mahogany!!!
Right, I have the Carlin book and that picture is all I have to go by. It is a pic of the Deluxe (mahogany) and I have the Professional (rosewood - not sure if its Brazilian or what). On the Retrofret link, the one I have matches the two at the bottom listed as 1928. I can guess the geometry but am not sure of the height (I need to do a neck reset on it but am not sure what height I am aiming for.) Thanks for everything so far, folks!
I believe this is a similar model. It's from the 20's and has mahogany back and sides. If this is the style of bridge you are looking for I will take dimensions and post the drawing.
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The bridge is original to the guitar so here are the dimensions in inches (to the best of my calipers) There was an article from Wildwood here: https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/20...or-guitar.html
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TLG - that is exactly what I needed, thanks!!!
I see that RetroFret has one in stock now! This is a 'lesser' birch backed version. But still super cute.
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