barrymclark Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 ...and while it is easily the least expensive guitar I have (including the DIY Tele) it is also easily the nicest playing one I have. In fact, I would easily say that any of my guitars that go in for a major setup (fretjob or whatever) will have its action based on this one. It really reminds me of my Heritage Eagle unplugged. Plugged in it is a bit warmer. I immediately strung it up with TI Swing 13's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromnabulax Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Lovely! I hope you dig your frequensator as much as I dig mine! Remember, don't clip the end of your D string until After it's wound. The tailpiece eats quite a bit of it up. Happy melodies to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Very nice. Is that a VS model? Vintage Sunburst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Lovely! I hope you dig your frequensator as much as I dig mine! Remember, don't clip the end of your D string until After it's wound. The tailpiece eats quite a bit of it up. Happy melodies to you. Absolutely. I never snip the string until it is on the guitar. :) It was JUUUUUST long enough. haha. Very nice. Is that a VS model? Vintage Sunburst? Thanks! It is an AS (Antique Sunburst). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Congratulations! Those Peerless-made Emperor Regents are stunning guitars, and the sunburst ones haven't been made since construction moved to other factories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Congratulations! Those Peerless-made Emperor Regents are stunning guitars, and the sunburst ones haven't been made since construction moved to other factories. Thanks! I didn't know that about the burst finish. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 yea, I think that in the final production years, they were only available in Natural I have a 2010 one, (last year they were available afaik) it's a great playing/sounding jazz box. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 yea, I think that in the final production years, they were only available in Natural I have a 2010 one, (last year they were available afaik) it's a great playing/sounding jazz box. Enjoy! That sounds about right. It was right about the time I discovered the E'Reg that they were discontinued. I have a knack for discovering guitars and amps about the time they get dropped as a line. So... I apologize for discovering them. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 HA! yes I've done that a few times, I'd been considering buying a regent for a number of years, I had no idea they were about to be discontinued soon after I pulled the trigger. I would have just as gladly gone second hand, and probably saved some dough in the process. But I like mine a lot... action is really good, especially after I got the frets all leveled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Still got some action work to do... I am going to have to get heavier strings and maybe raise the action a bit but it is other wise pretty awesome. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtGElzzTVR0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromnabulax Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Still got some action work to do... I am going to have to get heavier strings and maybe raise the action a bit but it is other wise pretty awesome. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtGElzzTVR0 Sounds great. When I bought my used Broadway I pulled it from the wall of the shop and immediately went at the thumbwheel to raise the bridge. The shop owner looked at me like I was out if my mind. I don't think he'd ever seem anyone raise the action to try out a guitar before. I use .011 flatwounds on my jazz boxes, how about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sounds great. When I bought my used Broadway I pulled it from the wall of the shop and immediately went at the thumbwheel to raise the bridge. The shop owner looked at me like I was out if my mind. I don't think he'd ever seem anyone raise the action to try out a guitar before. I use .011 flatwounds on my jazz boxes, how about you? Thanks! I use 13 flats. I am looking at maybe some 14's or 15's. It will take some experimenting. I ultimately want as low an action as I can get with very little buzz with how hard I dig in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 13s and they are not heavy enough? hory clap! I have 11 flatwounds on my Regent, and for me, they feel just about right. I have 11 nickles on my broadway with a wound G, and THOSE on that guitar also seem just about right. btw: That is one fine looking Regent my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peskypesky Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 That is one gorgeous guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I was wondering if this has a "2nd" stamped on the back of the headstock? I've not seen a two footed bridge on one of these except when stamped with that. Enjoy that beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 13s and they are not heavy enough? hory clap! I have 11 flatwounds on my Regent, and for me, they feel just about right. I have 11 nickles on my broadway with a wound G, and THOSE on that guitar also seem just about right. btw: That is one fine looking Regent my friend! Chrome 11's? I used those for quite a long time. I recently switched to TI Swing 13's and they have just about the same feel for me. :) Just a bit fuller in sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 I was wondering if this has a "2nd" stamped on the back of the headstock? I've not seen a two footed bridge on one of these except when stamped with that. Enjoy that beauty! No sir. No second mark. It was probably modified with it at some point. :) Trust me it has been GREATLY enjoyed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 That is one gorgeous guitar! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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