1920s Regal Tiple (CGDA-Strung)

Overview: We worked on this for its owner a while back and he had intended to sell it to a friend of his, but said friend decided not to grab it in the end. It's back here and still very happy. The owner has a Lyon & Healy "bell" tiple, so this is a bit redundant for him!

Still, Regal tiples are my favorite of the makers (the Martins are arguably much better instruments, but I prefer the ringier, more-Latin sound of the Regals). We've currently got this one strung for CGDA (mandola/tenor banjo) tuning but it could easily be restrung for GCEA tiple tuning (the compensation at the bridge saddle roughly works for both). 

Repairs included: This got a neck reset, fret level/dress, tailpiece install, saddle-slot recut and new fully-compensated saddle fit, neckblock repair and extra bracing up near the neckblock internally, a new nut, cleaning, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go. We've known this one now for some months and it's been stable in service.

• Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
• Scale length: 16 3/4"
• Nut width: 1 9/16"
• Neck shape: bigger V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 0.94"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1.02"
• Body width: 8 7/8"
• Body depth: 3 1/4"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: ladder
• Bridge: ebonized maple
• Fretboard: ebonized maple
• Neck wood: poplar
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 17/36w/17, 10/22w/10, 14/14/14, 9/9/9 for CGDA tuning
• Truss rod: none
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: narrow/taller

Condition notes: It has light scratches and scuffs throughout but I've found no cracks. The colors have faded a bit in the binding and purfling and the bridge has some of its ebonization agent leached from the finish. The tailpiece, saddle, and nut are non-original.

It comes with: Sorry, no case.

Consignor tag: MBUO