The Elite Hearts & Flowers

Where the Elite 75 wears the bold geometry of the Flying Eagle, the RK-Elite-76 carries one of the most beloved inlay traditions in bluegrass history — the classic Hearts & Flowers pattern, rendered in mother-of-pearl across both the fretboard and peghead. It's an instantly recognisable emblem of the pre-war golden era.

Beneath the ornamentation, the construction is uncompromising. A classic-style tone ring, true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim, and nitrocellulose lacquer finish give the Elite 76 the projection, sustain, and warmth that define serious bluegrass tone.

The hardware list reads like a checklist for players who know what matters: Gotoh planetary tuners with a geared 5th peg, bone nut, Presto-style tailpiece, and a maple/ebony bridge. The one-piece mahogany resonator and one-piece flange round out a build that punches well above its price point.

Includes hardshell case.

Specifications Resonator One-Piece Mahogany Rim 3-Ply Maple Flange Mastertone-Style One-Piece Head Remo Frosted Head, 11" High Crown Tone Ring Mastertone-Style Tension Hoop 24-Hook Brass Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks and Nuts Coordinator Rod(s) Dual 1930's Style Neck One-Piece Slim Profile Mahogany Fretboard Bound Ebony Hardware Nickel-Plated Tailpiece Presto-Style Bridge Maple / Ebony; 5/8" Nut Bone Fret Markers Custom Hearts & Flowers-Style M.O.P. Inlay Inlay Custom Hearts & Flowers-Style M.O.P. Inlay Peghead Double-Cut Recording King Overlay Ebony Peghead Overlay with Mother of Pearl Inlay Tuners Gotoh Planetary Tuners With Geared 5th Peg Binding Ivoroid Scale Length 27-3/8" Armrest Included Finish Gloss Case Included Vintage Hardhsell Case