Recording King Dirty 30’s Resonator Banjo

About this Banjo

The Dirty 30’s Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design. Like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of the century, Dirty 30’s guitars and banjos are the ideal companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours.

The Recording King Dirty 30’s Resonator Banjo packs excellent playability and historic vibe into a retro-infused package that makes vintage style and traditional banjo sound accessible to every player. With a great looking satin finish, maple neck and Remo Recording King banjo head, the Dirty Thirties resonator banjos have classic banjo tone and are light enough to take on the road with ease.

Banjo Specifications

Model: RKH-05

Resonator: Maple

Rim: Multi-Ply

Flange: Plate Flange With 24 American Threaded Hooks & Nuts

Head: Remo Recording King Head

Tone Ring: N/A

Tension Hoop: N/A

Coordinator Rod(s): 1; Adjustable

Neck: Maple

Fretboard: Rosewood

Hardware: Nickel Plated

Tailpiece: Presto-Style

Bridge: Maple / Ebony

Fret Markers: Inlaid Dot

Inlay: N/A

Binding: Ivoroid; Resonator

Scale Length: 26-1/4″

Armrest: Not Included

Finish: Satin

Case: Optional Vintage Hardshell Case

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• 5th String Railroad Spike Capos – FREE
  We can add these as a free service when you purchase a banjo from us. When you add this banjo to your cart just select that you want the capos. What is this? When you use a standard capo on your banjo fretboard, fretting strings 1 through 4, you’ll need to capo the 5th string separately. The 5th string starts at the 5th fret. If your standard capo is on the 2nd fret, you also need to capo the 5th string two frets higher, at the 7th fret. We recommend installing railroad spike capos on frets 7 and 9 (A and B). We install them on the fretboard just under the 5th string, an idea that was developed and used by Earl Scruggs himself. We use them, and so do most of the professional players we know. When you’re playing, you don’t really notice the spikes because they’re out of the way, but they’re always there when you need them. Simply slide the 5th string under the spike. When you’re done, slide it out.
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