1928 Victoria Regal Slothead concert size parlor guitar

$1,100.00

  • Year: 1928 (Circa)
  • Manufacturer: Victoria Regal
  • Model: Slothead concert size parlor guitar
  • Case: Soft
  • Color:
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: The label reads 'Victoria Best American Make B&J New York Guaranteed Perfect Scale' and is likely made by Regal, possibly Washburn, in the late 1920's. This little parlor is as sweet as they come, with more herringbone/$$ than any guitar you'll ever see! The mahogany body is bound top and back with herringbone, rows of dark/light checks and white plastic, as is the sound hole. The back strip is also herringbone and dark/light inlay. The body and neck are finished in an attractive reddish/mahogany wash which complements the marquetry trim. The original 'flat pyramid' bridge (similar to Washburns of the era) sports bridge pins with pearl dots. The 12-fret mahogany neck is a comfortable V with a dyed fingerboard with deep finger divots in the first position. The guitar is ladder braced, with the brace just south of the sound hold set on a bias. Overall, the guitar is in very good orignial condition with a nice patina to the finish. A few nicks and dings, overall finish crazing, and one very old side crack repair. The guitar plays well and produces a resonant, woody sound with surprisingly boomy bass. Very pleasant to play and hear. The lower bout measures 12 7/8", scale length is 24 1/8". Body depth is ~ 4" measured at the end pin.