Regal RC-55 w. pickup BRUGT

Regal is one of the longstanding names in resonator guitars, with roots going back to the early American resophonic era. The modern Regal line continued that tradition with a range of metal-body and wood-body models aimed at players who want the distinctive attack, projection, and dry character of a resonator without going into vintage price territory. The RC-55 is one of the more visually distinctive models in that range.

This Regal RC-55 is a roundneck metal-body resonator with a nickel-plated bell brass body, slotted sound screens, and a slotted headstock with pearloid-style front overlay. It has the look of an early tricone-style instrument, but the RC-55 is built around a single-cone resonator design with biscuit bridge construction, which gives it a direct, punchy response with plenty of volume and a clear midrange focus.

This example has minor playwear and is fitted with a pickup, most likely a Schatten. It plays like new and sounds great. Weight is 3800g. No case or bag is included.

For players looking for a metal-body resonator with a classic visual style, solid projection, and straightforward stage or recording usability thanks to the fitted pickup, the RC-55 is a practical and good-looking option.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Regal
• Model: RC-55
• Type: 6-string roundneck resonator guitar
• Body style: Metal-body single-cone resonator
• Body material: Bell brass
• Finish: Nickel-plated
• Body shape: Tricone-style outline
• Resonator cone: Single spun aluminum cone
• Cone size: Approx. 241 mm
• Bridge type: Biscuit bridge
• Saddle: Maple saddle
• Coverplate: Round slotted coverplate
• Upper sound screens: Lattice-pattern screens
• Neck material: Mahogany
• Truss rod: Adjustable
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard inlays: Dot markers
• Neck joint: 12th fret
• Scale length: Approx. 635 mm
• Nut width: Approx. 44.5 mm
• Nut material: Bone
• Frets: 19
• Headstock: Slotted with pearloid-style front overlay and Regal logo
• Tuners: Open-gear strip tuners
• Pickup: Fitted with pickup, most likely Schatten
• Weight: 3800g