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The Recording King Dirty 30s A-Model Mandolin

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To give you a classic, vintage sound Recording King has designed the RAM-3 Dirty 30s A-style mandolin, a perfect instrument for songwriters and folk artists alike. Made with a solid spruce top, tone bar bracing and maple back and sides, this mandolin has been finely crafted to project a warmth and clarity that transport you back to a different time. With its beautiful detailing and balanced acoustics, the Dirty-30s mandolin has a versatility that lends itself well to any level of playing and is accessible for a wide range of musicians.

High-Quality Craftsmanship With a Traditional Design

The premium tonewoods of maple back and sides with spruce top give a bright projection that has great sustain and nice volume. It has a 20-fret, revebond fretboard and ivory tuners with a mini-Recording King Jubilee headstock that allows you to finely-tune your sound for perfect accuracy with a stylish look. For ideal playability, the maple neck is C-shaped that connects to a timeless A-style body that gives great articulation and is comfortable enough for new or veteran players.

Balanced Acoustics For Easy Playability

The 1-3/4” body depth and specially designed f-holes were specifically constructed to deliver on tonal clarity and balance. There is also an internal tone bar bracing that provides a dynamic response and a full deep resonance. With a satin finish this Dirty-30s mandolin delivers on high-quality, traditional design. Whether you are a beginner or expert mandolin player, this instrument truly gives a warm, vintage sound with a richness that is effortless and an accessibility that cannot be surpassed. This Dirty-30s mandolin is ready to go on the road with you and fulfill all of your troubadour dreams.

Recording King RAM-3 Dirty 30s A-Style Mandolin Tobacco Sunburst
Recording King RAM-3 Dirty 30s A-Style Mandolin Tobacco Sunburst
Recording King RAM-3 Dirty 30s A-Style Mandolin Tobacco Sunburst

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  • Solid spruce top, maple back and sides, tone bar bracing
  • Thin C-shape maple neck, 13.7" scale length Revebond fingerboard, 20 frets
  • Ivory button tuners, ebony saddle, ebony bridge, plastic nut

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Body
  • Body type: A-Style Mandolin
  • Cutaway: Yes or No n/a
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back & sides: Maple
  • Bracing pattern: Tone Bar
  • Body finish: Satin Tobacco Burst
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Nut width: 1-1/8"
  • Fingerboard: Revebond
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 13.7"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Black
  • Tuning machines: Ivory Button
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Ebony/Plastic
  • Number of strings: 8
Special features:
  • Accessories: (included with instrument): Truss Rod Wrench
  • Country of origin: China

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