Regal Regal Archtop 1958-1963 - Vintage Sunburst

Beautiful mid-century Regal archtop, most likely built in the Harmony factory in Chicago between 1958–1963. Regal was acquired by Harmony in the mid-1950s, and during this period many Regal-branded guitars were produced alongside Harmony models using the same tooling, finishes, hardware, and construction methods. This one definitely fits that era.

Classic tobacco/vintage sunburst finish, carved-style pressed archtop body, floating rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece, block inlays, and the original open-gear tuners—all intact and functioning smoothly.

This one plays exceptionally well for its age. The neck is comfortable, action is nice and low without buzzing, and it feels inspiring—more of a player’s instrument than a wall-hanger. 

A great example of a Chicago-made archtop with that dry, punchy, midrange-forward voice perfect for blues, swing, early jazz comping, or rootsy acoustic recording.

Condition:

Overall quite excellent for its age

• Small cosmetic nicks on the headstock edges and one ding on back of neck (pictured)
• Finish shows normal age-appropriate wear but no structural issues
• Frets play clean, neck is stable, truss rod era likely non-adjustable as typical
• Hardware, tuners, nut, bridge, pickguard appear original
• No cracks or repairs visible

Specs (approx./typical for the model)

Likely solid spruce top with maple or birch back/sides

• Rosewood fretboard & floating bridge
• 25” scale
• 1 11/16” nut width
• Bound top, back, neck & headstock
• Tobacco burst gloss finish
• Made in USA — Chicago, IL

Case

Not the original chipboard case—includes a Roadrunner hard shell case in excellent condition, fits the guitar well and offers solid protection.

Notes:

This is a vintage instrument—sold as-is.