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.
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.
John Liestman -
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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.
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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?
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!
John Liestman -
Eye new ewe wood lye kit!
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
TLG - that is exactly what I needed, thanks!!!
John Liestman -
Eye new ewe wood lye kit!
I see that RetroFret has one in stock now! This is a 'lesser' birch backed version. But still super cute.
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