Regal on Reverb

[Eric Platt]

This one looks to be a model 248 based on Bob Carlin's books. Also appears the bridge was replaced. And one tuner screw replaced.

https://reverb.com/item/64153121-reg...0s-made-in-usa

No personal interest except I think at this price it's a really good deal for someone.

Also, while Carlin seems to indicate late 1930's for these models wouldn't the worm under tuners indicate possible 1920's construction? (Volume 1, p. 88)

[brunello97]

A couple of photos for posteriority.

Mick

[NickR]

It has rather nice "worm under" Waverly fleur de lis tuners which is odd for a late 30s build- which is what it is- the green Regal logo shows this. It is possible that Regal unearthed a stash of tuners and used them up having saved them for something special. I can see it does not have the elaborate inlays as shown on the board of the 248 in the ad and that bridge is a Regal item- it is a less Ritzy version of the mandolin in the ad, it seems. I have the f hole version- sold by Wards- the bodies are quite wide- or tubby if you like. You can see the same bridge on the arched mandolin to the extreme right. I have uploaded a photo of my Wards mandolin as well- the seller conspired to lose its original bridge prior to shipment.

[Tiderider]

If anyone can help me identify this Regal I thank you.

[NickR]

Green background to the logo- so late 1930s but not so late in the decade to have Kluson tuners, so 1936-1938 would be my estimate. My Regal sold by Wards in the previous post above is about 1936- it is in the 1936 Ward's catalogue.

[Tiderider]

Again, thanks sir.