Recording King RPH-R2-MBK – Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator

The Recording King RPH-R2-MBK is a wooden resonator guitar in Single-O format from the Dirty 30s series. This model delivers a raw, traditional resonator sound in a compact body, combined with a clean and understated Matte Black finish that emphasizes its utilitarian, roots-driven character.

General description
The guitar is built with a spruce top and White Wood sides and back, a classic tonewood combination that produces a clear, focused sound with strong midrange projection. At its core is a hand-spun 9.5″ Recording King cone, mounted in a pedestal-style soundwell, which enhances volume, punch, and the distinctive metallic resonance associated with vintage resonator instruments.

The biscuit bridge with an ebony/maple saddle provides a fast, direct attack and efficient energy transfer to the cone. The neck is made of nato and shaped in a Contemporary C profile, paired with an ovangkol fingerboard that offers a smooth and stable playing surface. The Matte Black finish gives the instrument a timeless, no-nonsense appearance that fits perfectly within blues and roots traditions.

Playing experience
The Single-O body makes the RPH-R2-MBK lighter and more compact than larger resonator guitars, resulting in excellent comfort during extended playing sessions. Tonally, the guitar is dry, punchy, and mid-forward, making it especially suitable for slide guitar, fingerstyle blues, and traditional roots music. As a purely acoustic resonator without electronics, it delivers an unfiltered, authentic resonator response.

Technical specifications
Model: RPH-R2-MBK
Series: Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator
Body shape: Single-O
Top: Spruce
Sides/Back: White Wood
Bracing: Pedestal-style soundwell
Neck: Nato
Neck profile: Contemporary C
Fingerboard: Ovangkol
Scale length: 25.4″
Frets: 20
Nut width: 1-11/16″
Cone: 9.5″ Recording King hand-spun
Bridge: Biscuit (ebony/maple saddle)
Pickup: None
Finish: Matte Black (MBK)

Suitable for
Blues and slide guitarists, roots and folk musicians, players who prefer a purely acoustic resonator sound, and anyone seeking a compact resonator with a minimalist, vintage-inspired look.