Recording King Banjo, TWELFTH FRET

Recording King Banjos : The Professonal Model RK-R80

The Recording King Professional model resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. This model features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments.

The Professional features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors!

To see if this piece is still available
or to view more instruments from this maker,
please go to the main index of our What's New section

Specifications
Recording King Banjos : The Professonal Model RK-R80

* One-Piece Mahogany Resonator w/ Concentric Rings
* One-Piece Mahogany Neck
* Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
* Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
* 3-Ply Maple Rim
* Bound Ebony Fretboard
* Dual Coordinator Rods
* "Style 6" M.O.P. Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
* Presto-Style Tailpiece
* Nickel-Plated Hardware
* Remo Frosted Head
* Notched Hoop
* Natural Finish

* Nut Width: 1-3/16"
* Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
* Frets: 22
* Weight: 11.4 lbs

Recording King Soloist RK-R85

The Soloist has all the outstanding features of the Professional mahogany model, but with a beautiful flamed maple resonator and neck. It also features a rich sunburst finish for that classic look!

This resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. This model features a flamed maple resonator, flamed maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, the Soloist features the traditional Recording King floral peghead inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange

To see if this piece is still available
or to view more instruments from this maker,
please go to the main index of our What's New section

Specifications
Recording King Soloist RK-R85

* One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator
• One-Piece Flamed Maple Neck
• Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
• Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
• 3-Ply Maple Rim
• Bound Ebony Fretboard
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• "Style 6" M.O.P. Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Frosted Head
• Notched Hoop
• Vintage Sunburst Finish
• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 11.4 lbs
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Recording King RB-024 California Deluxe Banjo

It is great to be able to offer a really well made open-back frailing banjo with a true Whyte Laydie tone ring in this price point. Five years ago there was really nothing of this quality on the market unless you were willing to pay much more!

The California Deluxe definitely has that sweet retro tone that is perfect for claw-hammer or frailing and with it's handsome traditional floral peghead inlay designed by Greg Rich, it is not too hard on the eyes either!

The Deluxe also features a Whyte Laydie tone ring, a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe and a no-knot tailpiece. This model has dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The original peghead inlay features binding for greater strength.

To see if this piece is still available
or to view more instruments from this maker,
please go to the main index of our What's New section

Specifications
Recording King RB-024 California Deluxe Banjo

* Bound Walnut Rim
* Recording King Deluxe Inlay Peghead with Binding
* Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
* Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
* Dual Coordinator Rods
* 24 Brackets
* Ebony Fretboard
* Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
* No-Knot Tailpiece
* Nickel-Plated Hardware
* Remo Fiberskyn Head
* Notched Hoop
* Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
* Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
* Frets: 22
* Total Length: 38"
* Weight: 6.7 lbs
* Limited Lifetime Warranty

Back to "What's New" Menu

Back to the "Vintage/Used" page

Main Retail Menu

http://www.12fret.com Copyright © The Twelfth Fret