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Recording King Parlor Metal Body Resonator in Black Nickel

Recording King Parlor Metal Body Resonator in Black Nickel

Recording King RM-993 Metal Body Parlor Resonator Guitar Distressed Vintage Green

Recording King RM-993 Metal Body Parlor Resonator Guitar Distressed Vintage Green

Recording King

Description

The Recording King limited-run RM-993 Black Nickel Parlor Resonator puts traditional reso style into a smallbody design that packs a punch. True resonator tone begins with a classic, nickel-plated bell brass body and Recording King’s own full-size hand-spun 9.5" cone. The limited-run RM-993 has a sleek black nickel finish, upgrading the cool factor on one of Recording King’s best-selling guitars.

Thanks to the smaller body size and 24 1/4” scale length, the Recording King Parlor Resonator has a slightly different voice than other metal body instruments. It has all the swampiness and mid-range of a classic, biscuit-style metal body, but the unique design adds a little more treble shimmer, giving it extra top-end clarity.

Recording King guitars never cut corners on the building blocks of great tone, and the limited-run Black Nickel Parlor Resonator delivers classic sound, tons of vibe and roadworthy reliability, whether you’re just discovering resonator, or you’re a professional player.

Case sold separately.
Recording King RM-993 Metal Body Parlor Resonator Guitar Distressed Vintage Green
Recording King RM-993 Metal Body Parlor Resonator Guitar Distressed Vintage Green
Recording King RM-993 Metal Body Parlor Resonator Guitar Distressed Vintage Green

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Bell Brass
  • Back & sides: Bell Brass
  • Bracing pattern: RK Hand-spun Resonator Cone
  • Body finish: Nickel
Neck
  • Neck shape: V 
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24-1/4"
  • Number of frets: 19
  • Neck finish: Satin Brown
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Black
  • Tuning machines: Open Gear
  • Bridge: Maple Biscuit
  • Saddle & nut: Ebony/Maple Saddle; Bone Nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: RK Hand-spun Resonator Cone, Parlor Body
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

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  • Having a riot with this thing

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    submitted3 years ago

    byHolly

    fromNew York State

    I added a Grover extension nut to raise the action (which is high to begin with) and am using it as a lap resonator. It is easier for me than the full size metal body square necks--I use a chair with a pillow next to me under the headstock to fully support the neck. It holds tuning quite well and the intonation is good. This is loud and gnarly--if you want smooth, this is not the instrument for you.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJ in 210

    fromSan Antonio

    Does anyone know the string gauge on this? With the high action it seems like the strings are heavy too.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The3 Recording King RM-993 has 12's.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRene

    fromatlanta

    is the neck made with one piece of wood?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDeeve

    fromseattle

    Case sold separately - product ID for either hsc or gig-bag? Thx in advance - Deeve

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGarrett

    fromCamas, Wa 98607

    can this be strung and played left handed?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It depends on whether the nut will be correct. You may need to reverse the nut so the strings fit. In that case you should bring it to a guitar tech

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKKM

    fromRoswell, GA

    Do you have a case for this?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Take a look at "Luna Guitars Lightweight Case for Folk and Parlor Size Guitars". A regular size case would also work just a little big

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJoseph

    fromSelect State NJ

    WHERE IS THIS GUITAR MADE

    Open Reply - Beau
    China.