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The Madison Series RK-R35 Maple Resonator Banjo

Recording King

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The Recording King Madison RK-R35 is built around a 3-ply steam bent maple rim, from the exact same construction and materials used in their best-selling RK-R80. It has a maple neck with an adjustable two-way truss rod and a comfortable padauk fretboard. With a 24-hook brass tension hoop, players can adjust the head tension as precisely as on any world-class banjo. The planetary tuners, geared 5th peg and dual coordinator rods are effective professional components, and add an authentic feel to these impressive banjos.

The Madison RK-R35 has a maple resonator with a hand-rubbed brown matte finish. Recording King builds it with a Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and a Mastertone-style one-piece flange. The Madison peghead and fretboard feature Recording King's Seagull inlay, for a banjo that looks as classic as it sounds.

The American threaded nickel-plated hook and nut hardware, as well as the true presto-style tailpiece and armrest are the same as featured on the popular RK-Scout. Like the other Madison banjos, the RK-R35 comes standard with an authentic Remo head.

Recording King RK-R35 Madison Tone Ring Banjo Maple

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  • Maple resonator
  • 3-ply steam bent maple
  • Mastertone-style one-piece flange
  • Remo frosted head top
  • 11 in. high crown
  • Mastertone-style bell brass cast
  • 24 bracket notched
  • Round American threaded hooks and nuts
  • Dual coordinator rod
  • Maple neck with adjustable rod
  • Padauk fretboard
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • Maple/ebony bridge
  • Bone nut
  • Seagull inlay fretmarkers
  • Seagull inlay
  • Recording King Madison peghead
  • Black peghead overlay with mother-of-pearl inlay
  • Planetary ivory button tuners
  • Resonator ivoroid binding
  • 26-1/4 in.
  • Armrest
  • Hand-rubbed brown satin matte finish

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  • I would definitely purchase this RK35 again.

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byKenneth

    fromundisclosed

    I have owned a couple high end banjos over the past few years and was not expecting this Recording King to even come close. I was wrong! This is no doubt, the best banjo in this price range! I was and am still blown away with the tone this RK35 has.

  • Mastertone sound, pennies on the dollar.

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    bySteve

    fromundisclosed

    Amazing banjo with a Mastertone-style tone ring. Players far better than I am have been stunned with this instrument, especially when I feel them the price. I had it shipped to my house, and was almost perfectly set up! All I had to do was put on the ebony bridge it came with. Someone was already nice enough to pencil mark it for me on the head to show the best position.

  • Just a great banjo!

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byDick

    fromWinder, Ga

    I finally received my banjo after a long months wait due to unforseen curcumstances, but let me tell you, the wait was absolutely worth it! This bad boy plays and sounds wonderful, and the construction is phenominal. I definately recomend this product for any and all players.

  • Banjo for a lifetime (but description is wrong)

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byMatthew Amati

    fromMadison, WI

    This is the lowest-price professional-quality banjo you can get. It is as good or better than instruments in the 3-4000 dollar range. If you want to be a performing banjoist, you need an instrument that a)stays tuned/has good intonation b) has good meaty tone, without requiring finicky setup and c) most important, has the VOLUME to be heard over other instruments on state. The RK knocks it out of the park on all of these. It's crazy cheap, and will do you for a lifetime. Take note: The RK-35 does *not* have a "tube-and-plate" flange - whoever wrote the store copy knows nothing about banjos. It has a one-piece flange, like most bluegrass banjos.

  • Great Banjo!

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    byTrevor Cavanaugh

    fromMichigan

    This Banjo is the best for the money. It has better features than any other at its price point and some you can only find on very expensive banjos (tone ring, maple rim, planitary tuners ext.) Very Happy with mine! Well worth the money!

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  • asked byJarett

    fromTulsa, Ok

    Does the RK R35 come with a case?

    Does the RK R35 come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 877-687-5403 P
  • asked byLance

    fromTX

    Does the RK-R35 come with a case?

    Does the RK-R35 come with a case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The case is sold separately.
  • asked byBobby

    fromGilbert SC

    What is the total amount each month?

    What is the total amount each month?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Approximately $40.00 a month if you qualify for financing.
  • asked byBobby

    fromLexington SC

    Will this banjo be be professionaly set up before arriving ?

    Will this banjo be be professionaly set up before arriving ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Yes, this banjo should come with a factory set up.
  • asked byUncle Steve

    fromAberdeen, N. C.

    Does this instrument come with hardship case?

    Does this instrument come with hardship case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not come with a case