Originally a house brand in the 1930’s for Montgomery Ward, Recording King acoustic guitars and banjos were developed in a period known as the Golden Age of musical craftsmanship.

 

Today’s reissues have the look, feel and sound of the classic models, and bring you new designs with impeccable workmanship and enhancements for contemporary players.

 

Recording King banjos feature elegant engravings, pre-war-style parts and a classic, sparkling tone players have been raving about. With their incredible values, people often call them "the working man's pre-war banjo." When someone tears down a Recording King banjo, they will see no differences between its construction and that of a typical American-made banjo.

 

Classic, Contemporary and Historical Series acoustic guitars are the definition of quality and value. These guitars are the most authentic pre-war style acoustic guitar available. From the select woods to the vintage-style beveled pickguard, every detail is developed with great care.

 

All Recording King models are made for the long-term – you can hand a Recording King instrument down from generation to generation. This is what we strive for in each handmade model.

 

In honor of Recording King's cowboy art guitar tradition, we have the Western Collectible Guitar Series with vibrant, colorful scenes of the American Wild West. These instruments are both acoustic guitars and works of art that are a joy of every beginner or collector.

 

From our best-selling banjos to our all-solid, valuable acoustic guitars, we proudly continue the tradition of one of history’s most revered instrument manufacturers.
 

Recording King is a division of The Music Link in the U.S.A., and a division of A.X.L. Corp. in international markets.