Recording King
RK80A “THE PROFESSIONAL” 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO
Recording King boasts a history dating back to the 1930’s, when players wanted instruments with a bigger tone that would stand out from bands and orchestras. New instruments from Recording King carry a piece of history with each model.
The Recording Resonator Banjo RK-R80A recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments. Johnson have named this model “The Professional” and with good reason as this resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches.
The Professional resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo.
The RK-R80 sounds incredible, with a very harmonious bark.
It also features the traditional Recording King “style 6” floral peghead and fretboard inlay as well as an authentic Mastertone-style flange, which has already become a Recording King best-seller.
The Recording Resonator Banjo RK-R80A features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim, traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. Exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection.
