About this banjo
The Elite Hearts & Flowers
-
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 Hearts & Flowers-style peghead and fretboard inlay, this banjo proudly carries forward the tradition of one of history’s most revered instrument manufacturers.
Banjo Specifications
MODEL: | RK-ELITE-76 |
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-HOOK BRASS NOTCHED; ROUND AMERICAN THREADED HOOKS AND NUTS |
COORDINATOR ROD(S): | DUAL 1930’S STYLE |
NECK: | ONE-PIECE SLIM PROFILE MAHOGANY |
FRETBOARD: | ROSEWOOD; BOUND |
HARDWARE: | NICKEL-PLATED |
TAILPIECE: | PRESTO-STYLE |
BRIDGE: | MAPLE / EBONY; 5/8″ |
NUT: | BONE |
FRET MARKERS: | CUSTOM HEARTS & FLOWERS-STYLE M.O.P. INLAY |
INLAY: | CUSTOM HEARTS & FLOWERS-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: | INCLUDED VINTAGE HARDSHELL CASE |
Video
Bonuses When You Buy From Banjo.com
FREE PROFESSIONAL SETUP
Every banjo is carefully setup before shipping saving you from the "some assembly required" hassle.
*FREE RAILROAD SPIKES
Also known as the 5th string capo, we recommend installing spikes on the 7th & 9th frets. This is a free service we include for all 5-string banjo purchases.
FREE STARTER PACK
Start pickin' the day your banjo arrives. We include:strap, tuner, and picks.
FREE SHIPPING
Every banjo shipped to the Continental U.S. / APO includes free USPS Priority Mail shipping.
FREE BANJO LESSONS
Start improving your playing immediately. Get 7 weeks of online video banjo lessons delivered right to your email inbox. Taught by a master banjo instructor.
FREE SUPPORT
Prior to being shipped, we carefully inspect and test every banjo. If you have any issues with your banjo, call us and and we will help.
I would recommend them to anyone and everyone
Fantastic banjos sold by fantastic people. I have bought two banjos from Banjo.com and about to buy my third from them. These guys are just great people to go business with; knowledge, banjo players themselves, and just super nice. I do business with them because they are not just looking to sell my any banjo. They provide great input based upon what I want and need; not just what cost the most. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone interested in getting a banjo.
Highly recommend them to others
Barry at Banjo.com helped me make a great choice on purchasing a new banjo. He answered my emails and phone calls promptly. After a few conversations I went with his newly designed Bish Line Coal Dust. I ordered it and he kept me updated on its progress. It arrived in perfect condition and it's even nicer than he described. I will keep Banjo.com at the top of my list for any future purchases and would highly recommend them to others. Thank you again to Barry and his staff.
I couldn't be more pleased with this lovely instrument and the customer service
I recently purchased a Deering Sierra mahogany open back banjo from Banjo.com. Since I live in north Georgia, only two and one-half hours from the home of Banjo.com, I was able to visit the Banjo Barn where Barry give me the opportunity to "test drive" several banjos and he assisted me in narrowing down to my final choice. I must say, I couldn't be more pleased with this lovely instrument and the customer service I received from Barry and Banjo.com. Thank you!
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.