The Recording King RK-OT26-BR Madison Whyte Laydie is a five-string open back banjo with a scalloped Whyte Laydie-style tone ring, a 2-ply steam-bent maple rim and a scooped padauk fretboard. It is built for old-time players, and for clawhammer players and singers who want a traditional tone with a little more punch.

Recording King describes its voice as a traditional tone with a percussive lilt: warm but punchy, with each fundamental note speaking clearly without distracting overtones. Recording King says that suits old-time singing and clawhammer playing.

Compared with the RK-OT25-BR, which has no tone ring, Recording King says the OT26 has just a little more definition.

  • Five strings, open back, no resonator
  • 2-ply steam-bent maple rim
  • Whyte Laydie-style tone ring, scalloped
  • Remo FiberSkyn head
  • Maple neck with adjustable truss rod
  • Scooped padauk fretboard
  • 24-bracket tension hoop, dual coordinator rods
  • Pre-war, classic-style armrest
  • No-knot tailpiece, nickel-plated hardware
  • Star headstock inlay
  • Hand-rubbed brown satin finish
  • Made in China

Professional setup by our banjo tech Tara before it ships. It ships from Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio, insured with FedEx, with tracking sent to you personally.

Questions? Call Geoff Hohwald at (404) 218-8580.

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