Regal RD-40 Resonator

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$540.00 to $615.00 Price Tier: Standard

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In the Resonators category, Regal RD-40 Resonator is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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The top of the line of the Regal Studio Series Resophonic Guitars. The new body shape takes cues from instruments of the past, and includes the Power Reflex Tone Chamber for added volume, DP-126 Die-cast spider for a bell like response, and a US-made hand-spun aluminum cone.

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Guitar Makeover- Reso Edition (Adding some punch to a Regal RD 40)

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Regal RD-40 Resonator Guitar Demo by Dege Legg

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Switching to a Beard Legend cone and upgrading bridge inserts can significantly enhance tone, especially if original inserts lack ebony and maple.
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Resonator guitars allow easy part upgrades, with significant sound improvements possible through replaceable components like cones and bridges.
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Gold Tone resonators, especially PBS models, feature USA parts and setup, offering significant tonal improvements over the Regal RD-40.
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For the cost of a new Gold Tone, used US-made brands like Crafters of Tennessee or Redline offer competitive alternatives around $1K.
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Some Gold Tone models may not have been set up in the Beard shop, despite having Beard components, affecting their initial playability.
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natelethal

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almost 6 years ago

regal resonator

regal resonator, creme coloured with a tortoiseshell head stock and gold hardware.

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Deniz Tek

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Verified via Vintage Guitar® magazine

On the EP, I used a Takamine Legacy series EF-341 dreadnought. I also had a Regal resonator I got maybe 30 years ago. It doesn’t have a serial number, but I think it’s an RD-40. I used it to play slide.