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Availability: In-Stock and Ready To Ship!
List Price: $1199.99
Discount: 25%
Our Price: $899.99
At Musiciansfriend.com on December 02, 2010.

Top-notch features at an affordable price.

With a mahogany resonator and premium prewar-style features, the Melody King banjo is a great introductory model with classic Recording King components.

The Melody King features a 3-ply steam-bent maple rim with a perfectly flat bearing edge for maximum acoustic contact with the head. It also has nickel-plated hardware, a mother-of-pearl "fan" headstock and fretboard inlay, mahogany resonator, one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, and American Standard thread hardware.

This banjo also features the traditional Recording King peghead, an authentic Mastertone-style flange, and comes in a hardshell case.

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R50 Melody King Banjo Features:

  • One-piece mahogany resonator
  • One-piece mahogany neck with volute
  • One-piece Mastertone-style banjo flange
  • 3-ply steam-bent maple rim with wood-bearing edge
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • "Fan" M.O.P. peghead & fretboard inlay
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Remo frosted head
  • Notched hoop
  • ASE threaded hooks & nuts
  • Natural brown finish
  • Nut Width: 1-3/16"
  • Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
  • Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 26-1/4"
  • Total Length: 38"
  • Weight: 8.35 lb
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R50 Melody King Banjo Includes:

  • hardshell case

Save big when you order this banjo today!


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