Detail 01
Square neck
Solid neck block with very high action. Sits on your lap and is played entirely with a steel bar.
Product detailSKU #1274034492983
RegalRD-40 Resonator Natural Mahogany Square Neck
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The natural-finish version of Regal's square-neck resonator. Lap-style instrument for bluegrass and blues slide, in a plainer wood-toned wrapper.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dobro-style lap playing in bluegrass and gospel
- Slide blues where you want raw cone projection
- Players who prefer plain wood over a burst finish
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to fret chords normally — this cannot
- Fingerstyle acoustic players wanting warmth and sustain
- Players unwilling to learn bar and picking technique
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Resonator cone
Sound comes from a spun metal cone rather than a vibrating wood top. Sharper attack, faster decay, much more volume.
Detail 03
Natural finish
Shows the wood grain instead of the sprayed burst. Purely cosmetic — same instrument underneath as the sunburst.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Serves as a visual position guide. You never actually press strings against it in lap-style play.
Detail 05
Mid-range price
A working instrument rather than a beginner toy or a hand-built one. Setup and cone quality should be serviceable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tone bar, picks, or case are part of the guitar itself
- 02Heavy-gauge strings are required for the high square-neck action
- 03Cone and coverplate screws can loosen and buzz over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the natural version different in tone from the sunburst?
No meaningful difference. The finish color is cosmetic; both share the same square-neck resonator construction.
02Do I need an amp?
No. Resonators were designed to be heard acoustically. Amplification is optional and usually done with an added pickup or a microphone.
03Can this be converted to a round neck?
Not practically. The square neck is a structurally different piece. Buy a round-neck resonator if you want to fret it.
04What kind of music is this for?
Bluegrass Dobro parts, old-time, gospel, and slide blues. Anywhere a bright, metallic, cutting slide voice is wanted.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Brown
