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RK-R85-SN Soloist Banjo with Gold Hardware
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With handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.
The Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist banjo has all the outstanding features of the Professional mahogany model, but with a beautiful flamed maple resonator and figured neck. This Recording King Banjo also features a glorious sunburst finish for a classic, woodsy look.
This resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. The RK-R85-SN model features a flamed maple resonator, figured maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments.
The Recording King RK-R87-SN features genuine gold-plated hardware - a true vintage appointment. The Soloist also features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and fretboard inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.
This resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. The RK-R85-SN model features a flamed maple resonator, figured maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments.
The Recording King RK-R87-SN features genuine gold-plated hardware - a true vintage appointment. The Soloist also features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and fretboard inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.
Features
- One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator
- One-Piece Figured Maple Neck
- Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
- Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
- 3-Ply Maple Rim
- Bound Ebony Fretboard
- Dual Coordinator Rods
- "Style 6" Mother-of-pearl Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
- Presto-Style Tailpiece
- Genuine Gold-Plated Hardware
- Remo Frosted Head
- Notched Hoop
- Vintage Sunburst Finish
- Nut Width: 1-3/16"
- Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
- Frets: 22
- Total Length: 38"
- Weight: 11.2 lb.
- Includes Vintage Hardshell Case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
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