Regal RD-40 cone recommendations?

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Richard Sinkler
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Regal RD-40 cone recommendations?

Post by Richard Sinkler »

I have a Regal RD-40 squareneck and would like to maybe upgrade the cone. Any recommendations that will just drop in without having to modify the opening?
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Post by Brooks Montgomery »

I’d call the guys at Beard. They’ve probably done as many set ups on various brands as anyone. They can tell you if the Beard cones fit. I believe the Scheerhorn cone is smaller by a few fractions.
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Post by Richard Sinkler »

Good idea, Brooks. I've also thought about calling Elderly. That's where I bought it.
Carter D10 8p/7k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup, Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112, Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open G slide and regular G tuning guitar) .

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Quaterman used to make a 10 1/2 cone to fit imports, but I don't know if he's still doing them or if you can find one.

Most of the other high end cones I know of are 10 9/16. I've used a few of them by sanding them down to fit.
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Continental (European) makes a 10.5 inch cone as does Resplogle (US). You may have a Continental now; Elderly should know
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