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    Recording King

    Recording King RKOH-05 Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo

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    Fulfilled by Sweetwater Sound
    Arrives May 9 – May 11
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    Features

    • Multi-Ply Rim
    • Adjustable Coordinator Rod
    • Maple Neck with Adjustable 2-Way Truss Rod
    • REMO Recording King Head
    • Presto Tailpiece

    Description

    A Fun, Retro-style Open-back Banjo Boasting a classic sound and a historic design, the Recording King Dirty 30s packs tried-and-true playability and eye- grabbing looks into a retro-style open-back banjo. The supremely lightweight Dirty 30s is tailor-made for singer/songwriters, folk musicians, and busking troubadours of all stripes. Regardless, this banjo's cozy maple neck and smooth revebond fingerboard ensure a comfortable playing experience in any application. Decked out in a great-looking satin finish, the Dirty 30s open- back banjo features a multi-ply rim, Presto-style tailpiece, and top-quality Remo Recording King banjo head.Teeming with old-fashioned charm The Recording King Dirty 30s evokes the nostalgic charm of the original Montgomery Ward mail-order banjos from the early 1900s. This old-fashioned instrument boasts plenty of period-correct features, including a multi-ply rim and a Presto- style tailpiece. Here at Sweetwater, we've found the Dirty 30s to be a great traveling companion, thanks to its extra-light weight. Additionally, its relatively

    Brand: Recording King


    Color: Natural


    Item dimensions L x W x H: 37 x 11 x 4 inches


    Top Material Type: Maple


    Back Material Type: Maple


    Instrument: Banjo


    Item Weight: 5.1 Pounds


    Operation Mode: Manual


    Number of Strings: 5


    Manufacturer: The Music Link (AXL)


    Item Weight: 5.1 pounds


    Product Dimensions: 37 x 11 x 4 inches


    Item model number: RKOH-05


    Date First Available: August 14, 2013


    Back Material: Maple


    Color Name: Natural


    Top Material: Maple


    Number of Strings: 5


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      • Very nice entry level banjo
    The only thing I didn't like was it said comes with case and no case
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024 by Placeholder
      • Decent student level banjo
    I previously fooled around with learning bluegrass style banjo and wanted to get back in to banjo with something I could play clawhammer style. You could do either with this, but I prefer the open back and simple design of the RK. There was a slight blemish in the finish on the rim, but other than that, very good fit and finish. The bridge sits at a slight back angle which I thought was a little strange - the feet of the bridge are not cut level but maybe that is a feature rather than a flaw. I plan on replacing with a compensated bridge from Deering. The banjo was shipped with the strings relaxed and the bridge flat - pencil marks on the bridge show where the manufacturer had tested and set it up. I found that the intonation was not that great and needed to move the bridge back a bit. Overall I like this banjo - the setup was pretty good - I plan to change the strings and add an arm rest, but other than that it should be good to go. Very light weight and although you won't impress your friends with the style or volume, a very good instrument. No user manual was included, but simple enough to find what you need to get started online. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014 by Phillip G. Boyd
      • Nice banjo for the price range
    Nice banjo for the price range, setup was simple and sound is good. I bought this just to leave at my family's house so I don't have to bring my nicer one on the plane when I visit.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015 by Anne V.
      • Muddy tone out of the box, improved with head change.
    I had a 5-string one of these for a while & currently own the 19-fret tenor banjo variant. Better than most beginner-grade imports. Main drawback at this price point is the combo of no tone ring, not much bevel to the rim (so more wood is in contact with the head), and Fiberskyn head. Combined, these lead to an overly thumpy, muddy tone for my tastes — and not just mine! I've never met a banjo picker in person who likes Fiberskyn heads, even in the old-time clawhammer world that often favors "plunk" over "twang." Out of the box, these have more "thud" than "plunk," and definitely no "twang." Tone is MUCH improved by a traditional frosted-top head or a Remo Renaissance/Elite Amber head, $15-$25. But this is marketed as a beginner banjo, and most beginners probably aren't comfortable swapping out a head, so you might tack on another $25-$50 for a pro to swap it out. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020 by David L.
      • Nice
    Super happy with it. A friend, who is a banjo player, says it is very well made.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019 by Michele
      • Needed to be adjusted, but still a great instrument
    First banjo ever purchased, on my way to figuring this weird thing out. It's a beautiful instrument, even without a resonator. And it's plenty loud without it, too. A cheaper alternative than a resonator banjo. My only gripe is that the action was too high when I got it, needed to take it to the local music shop to get it assembled correctly. Other reviews have said they did it themselves, so maybe it's just my poor luck. Either way, once it was fixed, it plays well and sounds great. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017 by Bobbi
      • Five Stars
    GREAT BANJO VERY PLEASED...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017 by Iggmaster

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