The Elite
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RK-Elite is our most traditional Pre-war style banjo. 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.
SPECS
- One-Piece Mahogany Resonator
- One-Piece Slim Profile Mahogany Neck
- 3-Ply Maple Rim
- Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
- Mastertone-Style One-Piece Banjo Flange
- Notched Brass 24-Hook Tension Hoop
- Bound Rosewood Fretboard
- Bone Nut
- Double-cut Recording King Peghead
- Rosewood Peghead Overlay
- Custom Flying Eagle-Style M.O.P. Peghead Inlay
- 24 Hooks and Nuts With American Standard Threads
- Dual 1930’s Style Coordinator Rods
- Gotoh Planetary Tuners With Geared 5th Peg
- RK Custom Flying Eagle-Style Fretboard Inlay
- Presto-Style Tailpiece
- Maple/Ebony 5/8” Bridge
- Remo Frosted Head, 11” High Crown
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Nickel-Plated Hardware
- Includes Recording King Vintage Hardshell Case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty