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Recording King Dirty '30s Open Back Tone Ring Banjo

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The Dirty 30s Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design, just like the original Montgomery Ward mail-order instruments from the first half of last century. The Dirty 30s Deluxe Open-Back Banjo brings together the old-time sound of an open-back banjo with the added projection and treble clarity of a traditional rolled brass tone ring.

The rim's 18 brackets allow fine-tuning of head tension for a multitude of playing styles and sounds, and name-brand components like the Remo head and D'Addario strings complement the high-quality banjo construction for which Recording King is famous.
Recording King Dirty 30s Open-Back Tone Ring Banjo
Recording King Dirty 30s Open-Back Tone Ring Banjo
Recording King Dirty 30s Open-Back Tone Ring Banjo

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  • Classic sound and historic design
  • Open-back banjo
  • Traditional rolled brass tone ring
  • 18 brackets
  • Remo head
  • D'Addario strings complement
  • Case sold separately

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  • Model: RKOH-06
  • Resonator: N/A
  • Rim: Multi-ply mahogany
  • Flange: N/A
  • Head: Remo
  • Tone ring: Rolled brass
  • Tension hoop: N/A
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Revebond
  • Hardware: Nickel-plated
  • Tailpiece: No-knot
  • Bridge: Maple/ebony
  • Fret markers: Inlaid dot
  • Inlay: n/a
  • Binding: None
  • Scale length: 26-1/4"
  • Armrest: Nickel-plated
  • Finish: Dark brown

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