Regal RD-52 'Black Lightning' Squareneck Resonator Guitar

The Regal RD-52 Black Lightning is a squareneck resonator guitar built in the classic California style, all-mahogany construction throughout, top, back, sides, and neck, finished in a translucent black high gloss lacquer that lets the timber grain show through. The square neck and 12th-fret neck joint keep the RD-52 in true bluegrass and lap-style resonator territory, and the rock maple trapezoid ported soundwell adds rich, authentic tone with excellent sustain and clarity for slide, bluegrass, or traditional folk playing.

At its core sits a deluxe USA-made spun aluminium cone paired with Golden Gate's patented spider bridge and maple saddle, delivering crisp, resonant projection with plenty of vintage character. The art deco Black Lightning inlay on the headstock, ivoroid binding on the fingerboard and peghead, and vintage-style open-back tuners with butterbean buttons round out a guitar that is ideal for working musicians who want authentic 1930s resonator tone and looks without a vintage price tag.

Features

• Squareneck design with 12th-fret neck joint and rock maple trapezoid ported soundwell deliver classic bluegrass and slide resonator tone with strong sustain.
• All-mahogany body and neck construction with a translucent black high gloss finish combines vintage resonator looks with modern build consistency.
• Deluxe USA-made spun aluminium cone produces crisp, well-defined resonance with the projection and warmth resonator players expect.
• Golden Gate's patented spider bridge and maple saddle work together to translate string energy into clear, articulate tone across the neck.
• Art deco Black Lightning headstock inlay, ivoroid binding, and vintage-style open-back tuners with butterbean buttons give the RD-52 genuine period-correct styling.

Specs

• Body: California-style squareneck
• Top: Mahogany
• Back & sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, square shape
• Finish: Translucent black high gloss
• Scale length: 25"
• Nut width: 2"
• Nut: Bone
• Frets: 19 total (12 clear)
• Inlays: Pearloid dot
• Binding: White ABS (body), ivoroid (fingerboard & peghead)
• Headstock: Solid with tonewood overlay, Black Lightning motif inlay
• Resonator: Deluxe USA-made spun aluminium cone
• Soundwell: Rock maple trapezoid, ported
• Bridge: Aluminium spider
• Saddle: Maple
• Cover plate: Classic slotted sunray pattern
• Soundhole: Screened rings
• Tuners: Deluxe vintage-style open-back with butterbean buttons
• Hardware: Nickel-plated
• Truss rod: Non-adjustable
• Recommended case: C-1512 or TL-60