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The Dirty 30s Series 7 Single 0 w/Gold Foil Pickupplay button

The Dirty 30s Series 7 Single 0 w/Gold Foil Pickup

Recording King

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Recording King's RPS-7 Dirty 30s Series 7 is a single 0 parlor acoustic-electric guitar with a sound that can't be believed for the cost. Recording King's super clean Cross Lap bracing and top-quality materials ensure the Series 7 really packs a punch. The spruce top is framed by vintage-style checkerboard binding, and the bound soundhole and Harmonella stencil fretboard markers are both functional and stylistic.

You can choose between Tobacco Sunburst and Brown Sunburst finishes, but each includes bone nuts and saddles, and ivory button tuning machines. Whether you're headed out on the road or matching the vibe of an intimate session, the RPS-7 Dirty 30s Series 7 is sure to be a go-to-guitar.

A case is sold separately.
Recording King RPS-7-E Dirty 30s Single 0 Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Recording King RPS-7-E Dirty 30s Single 0 Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Recording King RPS-7-E Dirty 30s Single 0 Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

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  • Ivory top binding
  • Checkerboard top purfling
  • Harmonella stencil fingerboard inlays
  • Straight bridge
  • Bound soundhole
  • Recording King soundhole-mounted pickup
  • Dovetail neckjoint

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Body
  • Body type: Single 0
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Whitewood
  • Bracing pattern: X
  • Body finish: Matte Black
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin C
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Revebond
  • Neck wood: Nato
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Recording King
  • Configuration: Soundhole-mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Black
  • Tuning machines: Ivory buttons
  • Bridge: Revebond
  • Saddle and nut: Compensated bone/bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China

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3.6

35 Reviews

61%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Incredible for the price.
Really happy with it
Sometimes the Cheap One is the Best One
Sometimes the Cheap One is the Best One
Love it!!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

"THIS IS AN AWESOME GUITAR FOR THE MONEY!

THIS IS A WELL THOUGHT OUT GUITAR WITH IT'S "FISH MAN" PICK-UP AND, THE SMALL SIZE IS VERY APPEALING TO ME! I ONLY HAVE ONE GOOD ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND, THIS IS THE ONE FOR MY GUITAR ROOM AND, ONLINE PANDEMIC BAND! IT CAME STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX ALMOST READY TO PLAY, IT JUST NEEDED A LITTLE BIT OF TUNING! YES, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO MY FRIENDS WHO PLAY THE GUITAR AND, ANY STRINGED INSTRUMENT, THE FINGERBOARD IS AWESOME IN IT'S SET-UP! IT HAS 20 FRETS ON THE KEYBOARD AND, IT IS EXTREMELY LIGHT TO CARRY AND, STORE BUT, I DON'T GIVE IT A CHANCE TO BE STORED BECAUSE IT PLAYS SO WELL AND, CLEARLY! IT'S CONSTRUCTED AT THE NECK JOINT WITH DOVETAIL FITTINGS, VERY NICE DETAILED GUITAR! WELL WORTH THE MONEY IT COST IN MY OPINION AND, MY FRIENDS LIKE IT TOO MUCH, THEY ARE ALWAYS WANTING TO BORROW IT FOR THEIR OWN PLEASURE!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

I would not buy this guitar again

Very cool vintage look to this guitar. Was set up perfect out of the box. Nice low action, easy to play and the pickup sounds surprisingly good. Perfect for playing on the couch or small gigs. Unfortunately after only three weeks I heard a loud pop while strumming open chords. The bridge separated from the body and it had a large crack in it. Took it to Guitar Center and exchanged it for a Fender Parlor guitar. The Recording King Dirty 30's 7 series would be an amazing guitar if the build quality was better. I'd love to have another one but from what I've seen a lot of them have some bridge separation right out of the box.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing21
  2. Jamming13
  3. Small Venues11
  4. Recording10
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality8
  2. Requires Constant Tuning3
  3. Not Consistent2
  4. Cheap feeling tuners1
  5. Hard to tune1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced24
  2. Novice5
  3. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Fun To Play24
  2. Good Feel21
  3. Stays In Tune14
  4. Good Audio7
  5. Consistent4

Reviewed by 35 customers

  • Some what disappointed

    3

    submitted9 months ago

    byRalph

    fromOrlando florida

    Bought one It was supposed to bea sunburst Got a black one instead Pickup system doesn't work Hear a jangling noise Action is ok

  • Fun little git

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySteve

    fromWisconsin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great travel guitar. The pick-up is hot enough to catch any rhythmic tapping on the body, so that's fun. A volume control would be nice. Might install one.

  • I would not buy this guitar again

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byKeith

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    Very cool vintage look to this guitar. Was set up perfect out of the box. Nice low action, easy to play and the pickup sounds surprisingly good. Perfect for playing on the couch or small gigs. Unfortunately after only three weeks I heard a loud pop while strumming open chords. The bridge separated from the body and it had a large crack in it. Took it to Guitar Center and exchanged it for a Fender Parlor guitar. The Recording King Dirty 30's 7 series would be an amazing guitar if the build quality was better. I'd love to have another one but from what I've seen a lot of them have some bridge separation right out of the box.

  • Underwhelmed

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byALEX

    fromMIAMI,FL

    Not a favorite, tuners are imprecise and feel cheap, was hard to tune, neck felt too chunky in my hand, was not comfortable to play, sound was ok for its size, guitar has good portability, very small and light weight, but I returned it, more cons than pros for me on this one.

  • It buzzes at the twelve fret

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBleu

    fromOrlando

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I didn't get the sunburst I ordered Got the black one instead The guitar buzzes at the twelve fret

  • Horribly sharp fret ends

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byLarry

    fromNashville Tn

    I have a cheap lap steel that I bought made by Recording King that is very impressive for the money and sounds amazing for a cheapo but this Dirty 30s thing would need a good luthier to smooth out the fret ends to make it even a decent starter guitar. And that would cost to much. Cmon RK your gonna ruin your own good name puting junk like this out.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBleu

    fromOrlando florida

    Standard tunings ok?

    Standard tunings ok?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes you can tune to standard with this model

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySebastien

    fromLos Angeles

    Hi there, Do you happen to have a guitar case that would fit this guitar? Thanks

    Hi there, Do you happen to have a guitar case that would fit this guitar? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Ibanez GA50C Hardshell Case for Classical/Parlor Guitars

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byArt

    fromMD

    What gauge / brand strings are put on the guitar?

    What gauge / brand strings are put on the guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with medium to heavy gauge strings. Any brand of acoustic guitar strings would work.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAmey

    fromCarlisle arkansas

    Needing to know if this guitar is a 30 inch guitar or is it full size

    Needing to know if this guitar is a 30 inch guitar or is it full size

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is a full size.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byzach

    fromMichigan

    DOES THE PICKUP GO DIRECTLY INTO A 1/4 INCH CABLE TO GO INTO A AMP OR INTO A FEMALE PORT AND PLUG A QUARTER INCH CABLE IN?

    DOES THE PICKUP GO DIRECTLY INTO A 1/4 INCH CABLE TO GO INTO A AMP OR INTO A FEMALE PORT AND PLUG A QUARTER INCH CABLE IN?

    Open Reply - Charles
    You would plug a 1/4" cable directly in to the pickup to go to an amp.