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Click here to buy Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist Banjo with Gold Hardware by Recording King.
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Availability: In-Stock and Ready To Ship!
List Price: $2249.99
Discount: 25%
Our Price: $1687.99
At Musiciansfriend.com on December 02, 2010.

With handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.

The Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist banjo has all the outstanding features of the Professional mahogany model, but with a beautiful flamed maple resonator and figured neck. This Recording King Banjo also features a glorious sunburst finish for a classic, woodsy look. This resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. The RK-R85-SN model features a flamed maple resonator, figured maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the most supremely crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments. The Recording King RK-R87-SN features genuine gold-plated hardware - a true vintage appointment. The Soloist also features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and fretboard inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors.

Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist Banjo with Gold Hardware Features:

  • One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator
  • One-Piece Figured Maple Neck
  • Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
  • Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
  • 3-Ply Maple Rim
  • Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • Dual Coordinator Rods
  • "Style 6" Mother-of-pearl Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
  • Presto-Style Tailpiece
  • Genuine Gold-Plated Hardware
  • Remo Frosted Head
  • Notched Hoop
  • Vintage Sunburst Finish
  • Nut Width: 1-3/16"
  • Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
  • Frets: 22
  • Total Length: 38"
  • Weight: 11.2 lb.
  • Includes Vintage Hardshell Case
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Flamed maple heats up the looks of this traditional folk classic. Order today.


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