c. 1898 Regal (Wulschner) Model 104 Restoration (213)

Price: $800

Shipping add $60

New TKL hard shell case included

This guitar closely matches both the Regal/Wulschner standard size guitar a friend of mine has, and the model 104 described on pages 125-129 of the book Regal Musical Instruments 1895-1955 by Bob Carlin. The guitar listed here does not have any labels. Text in the book states that MOP/MOT decorations varied from year to year. Some guitars had a star on the peg head as does this one. I believe the catalog entries for these guitars miss-represent the fret board wood. This guitar and my friends guitar had dyed Walnut fret boards. We replaced that on this guitar with good quality solid ebony.

Tone quality is very nice. This sounds as good as any vintage Martin 0- sized you will find. For one thing, modern bracing makes a huge difference.

 

New Parts

Frets - all new high profile

Bracing - X-brace in premium Sitka spruce

Tuners - Golden Age Restoration With Ebony Grips

Nut - vintage bone

Bridge - Premium ebony

Saddle - vintage bone

Fret board - new solid ebony

Position markers - mother of pearl

Reinforcing rod - carbon fiber 1/8" X 1/4" reinforcing rod.

 

OEM Parts

Top - solid Sitka spruce

Back and sides - solid Brazilian rosewood

Neck - cedar

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Condition

Top - refinished - several cracks all repaired. No pick wear.

Back and sides - refinished, no cracks,

Neck - excellent and refinished except for peg head face

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Warranty Statement     Shipping Details

Moonlightluthiers - have pick will travel.