Redesigned for professional quality and tone.
The body shape much like the California resonators of the '30s with a unique Power Reflex sound chamber for increased volume and unsurpassed tone. Spruce top; mahogany sides, back, and neck; multi-ply ivoroid bound body; bound fretboard and headstock; and gorgeous abalone/mother-of-pearl peghead inlay provide stage-ready visuals. Sealed die-cast tuners and gleaming chromeplated hardware. Choose round or square neck.
Features
- Power Reflex sound chamber
- Spruce top
- Choose round or square neck
- Mahogany sides, back, and neck
- Multi-ply ivoroid bound body
- Bound fretboard and headstock
- Abalone/mother-of-pearl peghead inlay
- Sealed die-cast tuners
The biting, trebly tone that'll bring out the Delta in you. Order now!
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Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
This is a great guitar for those learning to play blues, bluegrass, country, etc. I'm sure a pro could make this model sing better yet.
The guitar I received is beautiful, has a nice finish, and in working condition. The bridge is cheap and I will probably replace it at some point for a better sound and longevity.
The parts on my guitar have not given me any problems. However, you get what you pay for. Obviously, more expensive guitars are made with better woods and hardware. But as long as you learn how to fine tune your instrument and maintain it--you're golden.
The sound is good all around. However, a better bridge might need to be installed and obviously get the right strings for your playing style.
The guitar I received is really nice and I love playing it. When I took it out of the box my wife said, "Wow, that's a sweet looking guitar!" It's a great guitar for the price.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
Again, no gripes so far. On down the road, I may think about upgrading the cone - but so far, I'm surprised and impressed at this great little dobro for those of us on a budget.
As an owner of a squareneck OMI Dobro from the 70's, I was expecting to see some cut corners. But overall, I'm really impressed with the quality here - looks great and sounds great.
No resonator buzz as I've seen in other reviews. Does it sound as rich as my OMI Dobro, no - but a good run for the money. Beuatiful wood, no flaws in finish that I can see, vintage open-back keys that hold tune well. I'm impressed.
Are you kidding - this cost me about what I paid for my other Dobro nearly 40 years ago. I do wish it came with at least a gig bag - hopefully, I'll find a case that fits right.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
I have been looking into getting into acoustic blues for some time but i didn't really like the soft almost to warm sounds of an affordable acoustic guitar so i spent 4 months researching the resonator guitar and i settled on this one based on the affordability and the companies history. soo when i finally got this guitar and took it out of the box i threw on some martin bluegrass strings and i was set to go. ( i later had to take the guitar apart to fix the buzzing spider bridge put some napkins under the legs) after all had been said and done i sat down and started playing it. i was amazed at the ease of playing this guitar it frets better than most acoustic guitars costing upwards of 4 and 5 hundred dollars and its high trebly and mids focused sounds put me out on center stage no matter where i stood. playing with a slide is rathere difficult but you can get used to it. all in all do yourself a favor and GET THIS GUITAR!!!!. Its perfect for anything from delta blues finger picked acoustic rock or anything you could throw at it.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
looks are awesome.
nice stained mahogany with glossy finish.
beautiful inlay on headstock.
great neck setup and
plays and sounds great.
better fit and finish than some usa made guitars.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
looks awesome. beautiful mahagony finish with abalone flower pot inlay. nice glossy finish over nicely grained wood.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
I've had my vintage sunburst roundneck for about a week now. Sounds awesome. I can find no flaws in the finish or workmanship. Neck feels nice. I changed strings which made the slide sound better. A really good value & very playable.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
Mine is a violin burst square-neck and to me it is as beautiful to look at as any of the ten-times more expensive ones I've seen. Aside from the looks, I love the way it sounds. As previously stated; the bridge is plain maple rather than maple/ebony, and the nut is micarta rather than bone, and maybe it would sound even better with a Beard cone and spider, but that's why the RD-40 doesn't cost a king's ransom.
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
My daughter bought it for me at Christmas. Did a little tun-up to the cone and wow! sounds great! Of course you can buy a better sounding one, but for this price, Great Resonator. I now need a case for it??
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
Got my natural mahogany finish square neck RD-40 about 4 months ago, haven't put it down yet. I don't know if this is just 1 in a 100 or if all RD-40s are this great, but mine is. Excelent tone and what blows me away is the projection this thing is loud, no banjo picker will drown you out. Fit and finish are great no flaws to be seen. The only thing I can say bad is the strings were not the best, put on new martins and loven life. Look at this one if your really lookin for a quality resonator (Dobro).
Comments about Regal RD-40 Resonator:
Excellent Dobro for the money. Needs a better set up. Guitar has a good tone and excellent playability for a sub $500 instrument. Plan on a bone nut upgrade and better maple/ebony saddles. Super nice finish and clean workmanship. That Dobro sounds is going round!
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