Description
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About this Banjo
The Elite Flying Eagle
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Mahogany Resonator & Neck
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20 Hole Bell Brass Tone Ring
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Bound Ebony Fretboard
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27-3/8” Scale Length
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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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Video
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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.