Madison Maple Resonator Banjo with Tone Ring

The RK-R35-BR sits at the heart of the Madison series. The 3-ply steam-bent maple rim is identical in construction to the one found in the best-selling RK-Elite-75, and the pre-war style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange are the real thing, not approximations.

The maple neck carries an adjustable two-way truss rod, and the 24-hook brass tension hoop gives players the kind of precise head tension control you'd expect on any world-class instrument. Planetary tuners, a geared 5th peg, and dual coordinator rods round out a hardware spec that punches well above the price tag.

The look is distinctly Madison. A maple resonator in a hand-rubbed brown satin matte finish keeps things warm and understated, while the Seagull mother-of-pearl inlay runs across both the fretboard and peghead. A black peghead overlay with Ivoroid resonator binding completes the picture.

For the advancing player ready for a serious instrument, or the experienced picker looking for a reliable second banjo, the R35 makes a compelling case.

Specifications Resonator Maple Rim 3-Ply Steam Bent Maple Flange Mastertone-style One-piece Head Remo Frosted Head, 11" High Crown Tone Ring Mastertone-style, Bell Brass Cast Tension Hoop 24 Bracket Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks and Nuts Coordinator Rod(s) Dual Neck Maple with Adjustable Truss Rod Fretboard Padauk Hardware Nickel-Plated Tailpiece Presto-Style Bridge Maple / Ebony; 5/8" Nut Bone Fret Markers Seagull Inlay Inlay Seagull Peghead Recording King Madison Overlay Black Peghead Overlay with Mother of Pearl Inlay Tuners Planetary Ivory Button Binding Resonator; Ivoroid Scale Length 26-1/4" Armrest Included Finish Hand-Rubbed Brown Satin