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Recording King RK - ELITE-76 Resonator Banjo, The Elite Hearts & Flowers

Product Description
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 and true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim put this banjo in a category by itself.

With classic design features like the vintage-style double-cut Recording King peghead and custom Hearts & Flowers-style inlay, this banjo proudly wears its historic heritage.

The 27-3/8" scale delivers extra punch, combining traditional sound and looks with modern power.

Features

  • Mahogany Resonator & Neck
  • 20 Hole Bell Brass Tone Ring
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • 27-3/8” Scale Length
  • Deluxe Hardshell Case

The RK-ELITE-76 is a pro-level banjo with classic design appointments and a longer scale for extra punch and volume.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: RK-ELITE-76

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

Condition
Brand
Model
  • RK-ELITE-76 The Elite Hearts and Flowers Resonator Banjo
Categories
Made In
  • China

About the Seller

eVillage Music

Astoria, NY, United States
(6,318)
Joined Reverb:2015
Items Sold:14,989

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