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Recording King Elite 75

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$1,799.99

Modeled after the original Mastertone banjos of the 1930’s, the Recording King RK-Elite offers players vintage sound and handcrafted construction.

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About this Banjo

The Elite Flying Eagle

  • Mahogany Resonator & Neck

  • 20 Hole Bell Brass Tone Ring

  • Bound Ebony Fretboard

  • 27-3/8” Scale Length

  • Deluxe Hardshell Case

Modeled after the original Mastertone banjos of the 1930’s, the Recording King RK-Elite offers players vintage sound and handcrafted construction. Professional components like a classic Mastertone-style tone ring, true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim and nitrocellulose lacquer finish put this banjo in a category by itself. With classic design features like the vintage-style double-cut Recording King peghead and custom Flying Eagle-style peghead and fretboard inlay, this banjo proudly carries forward the tradition of one of history’s most revered instrument manufacturers.

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Banjo Specifications

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Model: RK-Elite-75

Resonator: One-Piece Mahogany

Rim: 3-Ply Maple

Flange: Mastertone-Style One-Piece

Head: Remo Frosted Head, 11″ High Crown

Tone Ring: Mastertone-Style

Tension Hoop: 24 Bracket Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks And Nuts

Coordinator Rods: Dual 1930’S Style

Neck: One-Piece Slim Profile Mahogany

Fretboard: Rosewood; Bound

Hardware: Nickel-Plated

Tailpiece: Presto-Style

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Bridge: Maple / Ebony; 5/8″

Nut: Bone

Fret Markers: Custom Flying Eagle-Style M.O.P. Inlay

Inlay: Custom Flying Eagle-Style M.O.P. Inlay

Peghead: Double-Cut Recording King

Overlay: Rosewood Peghead Overlay With Mother Of Pearl Inlay

Tuners: Gotoh Planetary Tuners With Geared 5Th Peg

Binding: Ivoroid

Scale Length: 27-3/8″

Armrest: Included

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Case: Optional Vintage Hardshell Case

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1 review for Recording King Elite 75

  1. Barry Waldrep –

    This banjo definitely have the pre war vibe. Mahogany with a double cut peg head and traditional inlay patters. A medium priced banjo that will give any player great tone and playability.

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