Recording King Madison Old Time Banjo

Features

  • 2-Ply Maple Rim
  • Maple Neck
  • RK Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Brown Satin Finish w/ Star Headstock Inlay

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

More and more players of all kinds and all ages are feeling the pull to traditional old time or clawhammer banjo music. The stripped-down style highlights the close interplay between the banjo and voice. 

The RK Madison OT26 is the perfect companion for old-time musicians, as the Whyte Laydie tone ring gives the banjo traditional tone with a percussive lilt that’s the perfect accompaniment to the classic singing style.

With a hand-rubbed satin finish, a maple neck with adjustable truss rod, and a true steam-bent maple rim, the Madison RK-OT26 is a vintage-style picking machine. 

The traditional scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring is prized for its warm but punchy tone, allowing each fundamental note to speak clearly without distracting overtones. 

Add features like our maple neck, no-knot tailpiece, and precise tension control from the 24-bracket tension hoop, and players have all the essentials for the classic old-time sound.

We outfitted the OT26 with lots of traditional features, but made some changes where modern performance counts: the dual coordinator rods & truss rod, Remo FiberSkyn head, and Mastertone-style armrest all combine for an exceptional playing experience.

Finish it off with our scooped fretboard for strumming and a steam-bent maple rim for woody, traditional open-back tone, and you have a pro-level banjo you can take anywhere.

Specs

Model: RK-OT26-BR

Resonator: N/A

Rim: 2-Ply Maple

Flange: N/A

Head: Remo Fiberskyn Head, High Crown

Tone Ring: Whyte Laydie

Tension Hoop: 24 Bracket Notched; American Threaded Hooks and Nuts

Coordinator Rod(s): Dual

Neck: Maple with Adjustable Truss Rod

Fretboard: Rosewood

Hardware: Nickel-Plated

Tailpiece: No-Knot

Bridge: Maple / Ebony; 5/8"

Nut: Bone; 1-1/4", Vintage-Style Plastic 5th String Nut

Fret Markers: MOP Dots

Inlay: Star

Peghead: Recording King Madison

Tuners: Planetary

Binding: N/A

Scale Length: 26-1/8"

Armrest: Included

Weight: 9.5 lbs

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