Regal offers a wide variety of metal body resophonic guitars to satisfy every musical taste. One of the more popular models in the line is the RC-57 Tricone Resophonic guitar featuring a nickel-plated brass body. The sound of this striking instrument is generated by the use of a traditional T-bar bridge assembly that connects three, 6-inch spun aluminum cones. This design imparts a totally unique sound with exceptional volume and tone. The ideal guitar for Blues, Jazz, Ragtime and the list goes on. Regal Resophonic guitars—tradition, design with volume and carrying power that has to be heard to be believed!
Features
- Cone & Spider: (3) Spun 6 inch Aluminium Resonator
- Neck: Mahogany
- Style: Metal Body Triolian Resonator Guitar
- Top, Back & Sides: Bell Brass
Metal Body Tricone Resonator Guitar
| Back and Side Material | Bell Brass |
|---|---|
| Binding | None |
| Body / Top Material | Bell Brass |
| Body Plating | Nickel-plated / Engraved |
| Body Style | Tricone |
| Bridge Type | Aluminum T-bridge |
| Cover Plate Design | Deco Diamond Screens |
| Fingerboard & Peghead Binding |
None |
| Fingerboard Material | Tonewood |
| Fingerboard Position Inlays | ABS Dots |
| Hardware Plating | Nickel-plated / Engraved |
| Headstock Style | Slotted |
| Inlay Style | None |
| Neck Finish | Natural High Gloss |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Round |
| Number of Frets Clear | 12 |
| Number of Frets Total | 19 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4 in. |
| Peghead Overlay | Pearloid |
| Resonator | (3) 6 in. Spun Aluminum Cones |
| Saddle | Maple |
| Scale Length | 25 in. |
| Soundhole Shape | Lattice-design |
| Top Purfling | None |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Tuning Machine Plating | Nickel |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage-style Open-gear 3-on-plate / Pearloid Buttons |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
