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Regal Guitar Serial Numbers

Guitar Serial Numbers Epiphone
Regal Guitar Models
The number would be the last two digits of the year the guitar was made, such as 1964 and 1956 in this example. If the date stamped is before 1975, it is most likely an American-made guitar. If it is after 1975, it is an Asian guitar. Look at the shape of the guitar. Unfortunately, our records are not complete enough to provide precise dating information for many Fender acoustic guitars from the early 1960s through the 1970s and 1980s. Although the tables below are as accurate as possible, serial numbers of these acoustic guitars have never been archived and are of no assistance when attempting to date.

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benwentworth - Posted - 01/04/2009: 13:43:47
 I have a Regal square neck Dobro and can't find a model or serial number anywhere on it or in it. It has a 'Regal' logo on the headstock and a white label under the left sound-hole that reads:
GENUINE BEARD SETUP - 4/29/05
Any help in identifying this guitar and an estimated value would be appreciated.
meldooby - Posted - 01/05/2009: 08:25:29
 Need pictures. It's easiest to put them in your photo album.
 I think all the Korean ones had a serial number on the back
 Waves all plugins bundle cracked. of the headstock. The current Chinese ones have just about killed the market for used Regals.
Mel
benwentworth - Posted - 01/05/2009: 10:24:14
 I've posted three photos in my photo album ..I'm new to this forum, so I may have put the photos in a couple different albums ..be patient with me as I learn how to move around this forum. Thanks,
Ben
MitchellB - Posted - 01/05/2009: 13:29:55
 It looks similar to my 98 RD45S except mine is a sunburst finish. I'm not sure if the 'S' stands for 'slot head' or 'sunburst'
M i t c h e l l
benwentworth - Posted - 01/05/2009: 13:59:40
quote:Originally posted by meldooby
Need pictures. It's easiest to put them in your photo album.
 I think all the Korean ones had a serial number on the back
of the headstock. The current Chinese ones have just about killed the market for used Regals.
Mel

benwentworth - Posted - 01/05/2009: 14:04:09
 One 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.
Ben
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quote:Originally posted by meldooby
Need pictures. It's easiest to put them in your photo album.
 I think all the Korean ones had a serial number on the back
of the headstock. The current Chinese ones have just about killed the market for used Regals.
Mel

Old Blue - Posted - 01/06/2009: 19:47:07
 So, let me ask..was there a Regal/Beard..like the Gold Tone/Beard? That sticker could have come from a post purchase setup, but I'm just curious. That should be as decent as it can get with that setup!
benwentworth - Posted - 01/06/2009: 20:08:29
 I'm not sure, Blue. 12 week crossfit program pdf download. I'm assuming that that is the case ..the sticker looks like an after market setup. What puzzles me though is why there are no numbers anywhere that I could find denoting the model.
Ben
quote:Originally posted by Old Blue
So, let me ask..was there a Regal/Beard..like the Gold Tone/Beard? That sticker could have come from a post purchase setup, but I'm just curious. That should be as decent as it can get with that setup!

Brad Bechtel - Posted - 01/07/2009: 08:34:13

 The guitar was more than likely given a professional setup by Paul Beard's shop. 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 (sagamusic.com) 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.
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chipmunk - Posted - 01/07/2009: 09:18:54
 Brad 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.
benwentworth - Posted - 01/07/2009: 09:28:48
 Thanks, Chip ..and also to you, Brad. I drop an email to SAGA, and see what they say.
Ben
Guitar Serial Numbers Epiphonequote:Originally posted by chipmunk
Brad 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.
Regal Guitar Models