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The Recording King RK-ELITE Elite Traditional Banjo is modeled after the original Mastertone banjos of the 1930's. The Recording King RK Elite offers players vintage sound and handcrafted construction. Professional components like a classic Mastertone-style tone ring, true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim and nitrocellulose lacquer finish put this banjo in a category by itself. With classic design features like the vintage-style double-cut Recording King peghead and custom Flying Eagle-style peghead and fretboard inlay, this banjo proudly carries forward the tradition of one of the history's most revered instrument manufacturers. Includes case.
Recording King The Elite Traditional Banjo
Recording King The Elite Traditional Banjo
Recording King The Elite Traditional Banjo

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  • One-piece mahogany resonator
  • One-piece slim profile mahogany neck
  • 3-ply maple rim
  • Mastertone-style tone ring
  • Mastertone-style one-piece banjo flange
  • Notched brass 24-hook tension hoop
  • Bound rosewood fretboard
  • Bone nut
  • Double-cut Recording King peghead
  • Rosewood peghead overlay
  • Custom flying eagle-style M.O.P. peghead inlay
  • 24 hooks and nuts with American Standard threads
  • Dual 1930's style coordinator rods
  • Gotoh Planetary tuners with geared 5th peg
  • RK custom flying eagle-style fretboard inlay
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • Maple/ebony 5/8" bridge
  • Remo frosted Head, 11" High Crown
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Includes case

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRoy

    fromRochester NY

    Is the Recording King The Elite Traditional Banjo 5 string or 6 string banjo ?

    Is the Recording King The Elite Traditional Banjo 5 string or 6 string banjo ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is a 5 string.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRudy

    fromHomestead

    Is this the RK 76 Elite?

    Is this the RK 76 Elite?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The only difference I know of is the fret markers and design: "Flying Eagle" and "Hearts and Flowers"

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byShanti

    fromCA

    What does the RK Elite banjo weigh (in pounds)?

    What does the RK Elite banjo weigh (in pounds)?

    Open Reply -
    Shipping weight is 25.35