Posted -: 14:04:09One thing you'll notice in the pictures, there are no small holes between the two larger sound holes. Most of the Dobros I've seen have three small holes between the larger holes. Does this help any?and what is the significance of absence of the smaller holes.I re-checked the exterior of the guitar, closely looking all over the headstock.no numbers.Benquote:Originally posted by meldoobyNeed pictures. It's easiest to put them in your photo album.I think all the Korean ones had a serial number on the backof the headstock. The current Chinese ones have just about killed the market for used Regals.Mel. Posted -: 08:34:13The guitar was more than likely given a professional setup by Paul Beard's shop.
Regal Dobro Guitar Serial Numbers By Year
Prior to the introduction of the Paul Beard-designed Gold Tone guitars, they did sell Regal guitars through their web site. There are no numbers on the guitar in question because Saga/Regal probably didn't give their guitars serial numbers when they started selling them.You should contact Saga Music for identification of your guitar.Assuming it's a Regal RD-45, I would guess a worth between $200 and $400 in the condition shown in the photo.Brad's Page of Steel:A web site devoted to electric and acoustic lap steel guitars. Posted -: 09:18:54Brad is probably right, Saga should be able to tell you.
I ran across a Regal about a month ago in one of our local music shops and it had a slotted headstock like yours. I couldn't find any identification markings or numbers anywhere on the guitar but figured it was either an RD40 or RD45 from the early/mid 1990's era. Most Regals produced since then have come out with solid headstocks (I believe?). If you find out the model, please ensure that you follow-up on this thread to let the rest of us know what it is.
Posted -: 09:28:48Thanks, Chip.and also to you, Brad. I drop an email to SAGA, and see what they say.Benquote:Originally posted by chipmunkBrad is probably right, Saga should be able to tell you. I ran across a Regal about a month ago in one of our local music shops and it had a slotted headstock like yours.
I couldn't find any identification markings or numbers anywhere on the guitar but figured it was either an RD40 or RD45 from the early/mid 1990's era. Most Regals produced since then have come out with solid headstocks (I believe?). If you find out the model, please ensure that you follow-up on this thread to let the rest of us know what it is.