A creation of the early post-war period by Chicago’s Regal Musical Instrument Co., the Milord Jumbo was the evolution of Regal’s earlier prewar models, and features an extra deep slope-shouldered dreadnought body with ladder bracing, a chunky D-shaped neck that’s ornamented with stylish deco inlays on the fretboard and headstock, and sunburst-on-all-sides finish.

The guitar’s body measures 5” deep at the end pin and tapers by 1” at the neck heel. At 15.5” across the lower bout, the Milord Jumbo isn’t quite as wide as a Martin or Gibson Dreadnought, but the wide waist and deep sides more than make up for the differences in outline when it comes to air volume and bass response. The scale is about 24.6”, which adds to the guitar’s bass end warmth, compensating for the low-end roll-off that is typical of ladder braced flat-tops.

The nut width is 1-3/4”, 1st fret neck depth is .860”. The neck is rather comfortable, with a bit of extra shoulder that makes it feel a touch larger than it actually measures. String spread at the saddle is 2”, which is nice for strumming, but fairly tight to fingerpick with accuracy.

Mahogany back and sides, spruce top, three piece neck with bound rosewood fretboard. Herringbone rosette and bound soundhole, bone nut and saddle, Kluson tuners.

The guitar is in rather great condition and has had a neck reset it recent years. There are no cracks to be found (although two long scratches on the back look like they are cracks, but aren’t). Playability is excellent with original frets that show very little wear. The guitar is set up with 12-53 strings and an action of 5-7 64ths.

Expect a lot of volume and headroom, plenty of fundamental and mid-range push, excellent note separation and an open-but-articulate bass response. The trebles are round and muscular, which adds to this guitar’s strengths as an acoustic lead instrument. It’s a unique and lovely sounding guitar.

With hardshell case.