Recording King ROS-06 Classic Series 12th Fret OOO Solid-Top Acoustic Guitar Natural
The Recording King ROS-06 is a 12th fret OOO-style guitar crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, offering the warm intimate sound you would expect from a classic 12th fret. The 1-13/16" nut width is a fingerpicker's dream, and professional appointments like the rosewood fretboard, ebony pyramid bridge, bone nut and saddle insure the Recording King ROS-06 guitar sounds as great as it looks. With a wide, comfortable neck and warm, even projection, this acoustic guitar offers players something unique yet affordable....details

Recording King RK-R80 Professional Banjo Natural
The Recording King RK-R80 Professional resonator banjo features a mahogany resonator, mahogany 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 Professional features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors....details

Recording King Century Series 606 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar Natural
The Recording King ROS-606 Acoustic Guitar shares the same classic 12th Fret 000 design as other Century Series guitars, but it's crafted with a solid Mahogany top to accompany the all-solid Mahogany back and sides. Tortoise shell body binding adds an elegant touch. The fully scalloped bracing pattern adds projection and clarity. The guitar's neck is hewn from a single piece of mahogany and the fretboard is ebony, offering strength, crisp tone, and a highly desirable appearance. The unique looking Recording King ROS-606 guitar is extremely warm sounding—a guitar for players who want an instrument that stands out. Other notable appointments include a slotted rosewood headstock, Grover butterbean tuners, bone saddle and nut, ivory and ebony dot bridge pins, a pyramid bridge, and a natural finish.The classic 1920's design of the 12th Fret 000 ROS-606 is the link between classical guitars and modern steel string models. Very lightweight, but carefully braced for tonal warmth, the 12th fret 000 design has earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of great-sounding guitar shapes. The combination of the 12th fret neck joint and the resultingly altered bridge creates a richer, mellower sound than many of today's brighter-sounding body shapes. Matching the rich tone and clear string separation typical of a classical guitar, with the projection of a traditional steel string, the Recording King 12th fret shape gives guitarists the best of both worlds....details

Recording King RNJ-16 Century Jubilee Troubador Acoustic Guitar Sunburst
The Troubadour acoustic guitar is built with the same care and attention to detail as all Recording King instruments. The Troubadour RNJ-16 was designed based on the classic Nick Lucas-style guitars of the 1920's.To achieve the classic Recording King tone, the acoustic guitar's top is made of solid Sitka spruce and voiced with hand-shaped, fully scalloped x-bracing. The back and sides are made from mahogany. The 4-1/2" extra-deep guitar body helps to add significant volume and bass for players looking for full, round tone and projection. The "C" profile neck of the Recording King Troubadour RNJ-16's is mahogany with dot inlay on the rosewood fretboard. With a classic 1-11/16" nut width, a truly historic scale length of 24-3/4" and a bone nut and saddle, the Recording King Troubadour acoustic guitar has been carefully assembled to fit vintage specifications down to every last detail....details

Recording King RK-R25 Madison Tube and Plate Banjo Maple¹
The Recording King RK-R25 Madison Tube and Plate Banjo offers players an unparalleled combination of quality, versatility and value. With a hand-finished satin maple resonator, a maple neck with adjustable truss rod and a true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim, the Madison banjo's construction is a great foundation for a serious banjo.Add professional appointments like dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners, nickel-plated hardware and a Remo head, and the Recording King Madison probably beats any other banjo on the market at the same price. The banjo's tube-and-plate flange gives the Madison a classic sound, and offers players the option to remove the resonator for open-back playing styles. The Recording King Madison is also available as an open-back banjo with 24 shoes for precision tuning and classic open-back sound....details

Recording King RA-998 Metal Resonator Mandolin Engraved Nickel/Silver
The Recording King Metal Body Mandolin is one of the only mandolin resonators available today and the instrument with the most similar characteristics of the pre-war originals. Choose from the nickel-plated bell brass finish, the nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving, or the champagne matte finish, while they last. Nickel-plated bell brass finish This unique Recording King mandolin has a nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay.Nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving This Recording King mandolin has power, projection and style. With the Lily-of-the-Valley back engraving, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay, the resonator mandolin looks and sounds like an antique, custom mandolin. Champagne matte finish This unique mandolin has a matte champagne-finish, nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay....details

Recording King RA-998 Metal Resonator Mandolin Nickel/Silver
The Recording King Metal Body Mandolin is one of the only mandolin resonators available today and the instrument with the most similar characteristics of the pre-war originals. Choose from the nickel-plated bell brass finish, the nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving, or the champagne matte finish, while they last. Nickel-plated bell brass finish This unique Recording King mandolin has a nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay.Nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving This Recording King mandolin has power, projection and style. With the Lily-of-the-Valley back engraving, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay, the resonator mandolin looks and sounds like an antique, custom mandolin. Champagne matte finish This unique mandolin has a matte champagne-finish, nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay....details

Recording King RA-998 Metal Resonator Mandolin Champagne Matte
The Recording King Metal Body Mandolin is one of the only mandolin resonators available today and the instrument with the most similar characteristics of the pre-war originals. Choose from the nickel-plated bell brass finish, the nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving, or the champagne matte finish, while they last. Nickel-plated bell brass finish This unique Recording King mandolin has a nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay.Nickel-plated bell brass finish, with "Lily-of-The-Valley" back engraving This Recording King mandolin has power, projection and style. With the Lily-of-the-Valley back engraving, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay, the resonator mandolin looks and sounds like an antique, custom mandolin. Champagne matte finish This unique mandolin has a matte champagne-finish, nickel-plated bell brass body, 10" hand-spun Continental cone, and a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay....details

Recording King ROS-16 Century Series 12th Fret OOO Solid-Top Acoustic Guitar Natural
The Recording King ROS-16 is a 12th fret OOO-style acoustic guitar crafted from a vintage 1902 design. With a solid AA-grade Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this guitar has the warm intimate sound you would expect from a classic 12th fret. The acoustic guitar's 1-13/16" nut width is a fingerpicker's dream, and professional appointments like the rosewood fretboard, ebony pyramid bridge, bone nut and saddle insure this acoustic guitar sounds as great as it looks....details

Recording King RU-998 Metal Resonator Ukulele Nickel/Silver
Made from an entirely European bell brass body and featuring a 6" hand-spun Continental cone, this Recording King resonator ukulele adds a unique twist to the classic Hawaiian instrument. This rare ukulele model features a mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Champion-style friction tuners, pearloid headstock overlay and a bell brass coverplate.These excellent features give the traditional instrument fantastic projection and a bark that is uncommon yet very appealing among ukuleles. Includes featherweight case....details

Recording King RU-998 Metal Resonator Ukulele Champagne Matte
Made from an entirely European bell brass body and featuring a 6" hand-spun Continental cone, this Recording King resonator ukulele adds a unique twist to the classic Hawaiian instrument. This rare ukulele model features a mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Champion-style friction tuners, pearloid headstock overlay and a bell brass coverplate.These excellent features give the traditional instrument fantastic projection and a bark that is uncommon yet very appealing among ukuleles. Includes featherweight case....details

Recording King RNJ-25 Century Series Jubilee Troubador Solid Wood Acoustic Guitar Sunburst
The solid-wood RNJ-25 Century Series Jubilee Troubadour guitar is built with the same care and attention to detail as all Recording King instruments. The Troubadour acoustic guitar's design is based on the classic Nick Lucas style guitars of the 1920's. To achieve its legendary Recording King tone, the Troubador guitar's top is made of solid Sitka spruce and voiced with hand-shaped, fully scalloped X-bracing. The all-solid back and sides are made from solid figured maple. The RNJ-25 guitar's 4-1/2" extra-deep body helps to add significant volume and bass for players looking for full, round tone and projection. The "C" profile neck is made from a single piece of solid mahogany with a traditionally styled inlay on the rosewood fretboard. With a classic 1-11/16" nut width, a truly historic scale length of 24-3/4" and a bone nut and saddle, the Recording King Jubilee Troubadour guitar has been carefully assembled to fit vintage specifications down to every last detail....details

Recording King The Deco King RK-R60A Archtop Banjo Black Gloss¹
Inspired by the great designs of Art Deco, the Deco King RK-R60A banjo showcases the decorative craftsmanship and high-end features of the pre-war movement. The archtop model delivers the bright, clear tones preferred by players who want to highlight their melodies. The archtop tone ring accentuates mids and highs for an outstanding crispness in sound.The Deco King Banjo is covered with luminous pearloid on the back of resonator as well as on the peghead. There is also a "deco flower" pattern on both the resonator back and peghead and a deco fretboard inlay in mother-of-pearl.The Deco King banjo comes with a one-piece resonator, a one-piece neck, 3-ply maple rim, nickel-plated hardware, a bound ebony fretboard and American Standard thread hardware. This model has a black gloss finish on the rim, resonator sides and neck.The RK-R60A also includes a vintage hardshell case with a brass Recording King nameplate....details

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R50 Melody King Banjo
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....details

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R99-SN Artist Supreme Banjo
The Artist Supreme is the most meticulously crafted resonator banjo available from Recording King. It's got a beautifully detailed mother-of-pearl fretboard vine inlay, hoop and armrest floral engravings, genuine gold-plated hardware, a flamed maple resonator, a one-piece figured maple neck, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. This banjo comes with a hardshell case to keep it protected no matter where your playing takes you....details

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo
With its sharp attack and minimal sustain, the Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo is a great beginning resonator model. The banjo features an inlaid mother-of-pearl peghead inlay and heart-shaped position markers, plus a rolled brass, hoop tone ring, planetary tuners, and a bound rosewood fretboard....details

Recording King The Deco King RK-R60 Banjo Black Gloss
Inspired by the great designs of Art Deco, this banjo showcases the decorative craftsmanship and high-end features of the pre-war movement.The Deco King Banjo is covered with luminous pearloid on the back of resonator as well as on the peghead. There is also a "deco flower" pattern on both the resonator back and peghead and a deco fretboard inlay in mother-of-pearl.The Deco King comes with a one-piece resonator, a one-piece neck, 3-ply maple rim, nickel-plated hardware, a bound ebony fretboard and American Standard thread hardware. This model has a black gloss finish on the rim, resonator sides and neck.The Deco King also features the traditional Recording King peghead and an authentic Mastertone-style tone ring and flange. Each model includes a vintage hardshell case with a brass Recording King nameplate....details

Recording King Professional RK-R80-L Left-Handed Banjo Natural
The Professional RK-R80-L resonator banjo for lefties combines classic pre-war styling and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. It has a mahogany resonator and neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, a 20-hole tone ring, and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this model recalls the beautifully crafted banjos from the Golden Age of musical instruments.The Professional features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors....details

Recording King The Soloist RK-R85A-SN Archtop Banjo Sunburst
The Soloist RK-R85A-SN banjo has all the outstanding features of the Professional mahogany model, but with a beautiful flamed maple resonator and figured neck. It 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. This 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 Soloist features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, the Soloist banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors....details

Recording King The Osborne Scout RK-SCOUT Banjo Tobaccoburst
With custom features selected by the bluegrass icon, the 5-string Osborne Scout Banjo is equipped with the classic Recording King peghead with Sonny Osborne's name and arrowhead design in mother-of-pearl, as well as a patterned arrowhead fretboard inlay with Sonny Osborne's signature block in mother-of-pearl printed on the 12th fret.The banjo also features a one-piece flamed maple resonator, one-piece figured maple neck, 20-hole tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, white binding, a mother-of-pearl truss rod cover with "Scout" printed in black, nickel-plated hardware, American standard thread hardware and a Mastertone-style flange.Sonny Osborne was a member of the influential bluegrass group The Osborne Brothers. Today, he is one of the most respected banjo players in the bluegrass community. This beautiful banjo salutes one of bluegrass music's great artists....details

Recording King The Professional RK-R80A Archtop Banjo Natural
The Professional RK-R80A resonator banjo combines classic pre-war styling and desirable modern touches to create the ultimate bluegrass banjo. This model features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim.The archtop model delivers the bright, clear tones preferred by players who want to highlight their melodies. The archtop tone ring accentuates mids and highs for an outstanding crispness in sound.The Professional banjo features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. With its exceptional tone and handcrafted perfection, this banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors....details

Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist Banjo Vintage Sunburst
The Recording King Soloist banjo has all the outstanding features of their Professional mahogany model, but with a beautiful flamed maple resonator and figured neck. The RK-R85-SN Soloist 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. This 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 Soloist features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange....details

Recording King RK-R82 Professional Banjo with Gold Hardware Natural Gold Hardware
The Recording King RK-R82 Professional resonator banjo features a mahogany resonator, mahogany 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 RK-R82 banjo features genuine gold-plated hardware - a true vintage appointment. The Professional Banjo 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 Recording King banjo will appeal to players as well as collectors....details

Recording King RK-R85-SN Soloist Banjo with Gold Hardware Natural Gold Hardware
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....details

Recording King RK-R97-SN Artist Deluxe Banjo Natural
The Recording King RK-R97-SN Artist Deluxe banjo is a beautifully engraved complete revival of the most classic Recording King banjos. With genuine gold-plated hardware, a delicate floral engraving on the hoop and armrest, and a flamed maple resonator, the RK-R97-SN banjo is the most premium Recording King model available. The Artist Deluxe banjo also features a figured maple neck, the traditional Recording King floral peghead and fretboard inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. This Recording King combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create a truly historical banjo. The Artist Deluxe also has a bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim. Designed by Greg Rich, this banjo recalls the most supremely crafted Recording Kings from the golden age of musical instruments....details

Recording King Century Series ROS-626 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar Natural
The ROS-626 12th Fret 000 is a perfect example of the careful craftsmanship that goes into Recording King Century Studio Series guitars. With all-solid African mahogany back and sides, the guitar's tone is warm and even. A hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer finish ensures tthat the sound of the wood to resonate clearly and powerfully.The classic 1920's design of the 12th Fret 000 is the link between classical guitars and the modern steel string acoustic. Very lightweight, but carefully braced for tonal warmth, the 12th fret 000 has earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of great-sounding guitar shapes. The combination of the 12th fret neck joint and the resulting altered bridge location, creates a richer, mellower sound than many of today's brighter-sounding guitar body shapes. Matching the rich tone and clear string separation typical of a classical guitar, with the projection of a traditional steel string, the Recording King Century Series ROS-626 guitar's OOO12th fret shape gives guitarists the best of both worlds....details

Recording King Century Series ROS-627 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar Natural
The Recording King ROS-627 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar is carefully crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. The guitar's 1-13/16" nut width makes it perfect for fingerpicking. A hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer finish applied in thin coats ensures excellent projection.The classic 1920's design of the 12th Fret OOO is the link between classical and modern steel string guitars. Very lightweight, but carefully braced for tonal warmth, the 12th fret OOO guitar design has earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of great-sounding guitar shapes. The combination of the 12th fret neck joint and the resulting altered bridge creates a richer, mellower sound than many of today's brighter-sounding guitar body shapes. Matching the rich tone and clear string separation typical of a classical guitar, with the projection of a traditional steel string, the Recording King Century Series ROS-627 12th fret guitar gives players the best of both worlds....details

Recording King Century Series ROS-647 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar Natural
The Recording King ROS-647 Acoustic Guitar is perfect for fingerpickers who want amazing looks as well as amazing sounds. The body is crafted from hand-selected solid East Indian rosewood for deep mid and low presence, while the OOO-sized guitar's solid AA Sitka spruce top offers balanced tone and excellent projection.The ROS-647 guitar's neck—hewn from a single piece of mahogany—joins the body at the 12th fret. Recording King adds hand-inlaid abalone purfling to the Century Series guitar's body and rosette for a luxurious appearance. Fully-scalloped bracing enhances the guitar's projection and clarity. The ebony fretboard offers strength, crisp tone, and a highly desirable look. Other notable appointments include a slotted rosewood headstock, Grover butterbean tuners, bone saddle and nut, ivory and ebony dot bridge pins, a pyramid bridge, and a natural finish.The classic 1920's design of the 12th Fret 000 ROS-647 is the link between classical guitars and modern steel string models. Very lightweight, but carefully braced for tonal warmth, the 12th fret 000 has earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of great-sounding guitar shapes. The guitar's combination of the 12th fret neck joint and the resulting altered bridge creates a richer, mellower sound than many of today's brighter-sounding body shapes. Matching the rich tone and clear string separation typical of a classical guitar with the projection of a traditional steel string, the Recording King guitar's 12th fret shape gives guitarists the best of both worlds....details

Recording King Century Series ROS-616 12th Fret OOO Acoustic Guitar Natural
The warm-sounding Recording King ROS-616 Acoustic Guitar offers players the comfort of the classic 12th fret OOO style. Crafted with solid mahogany top, back and sides, the guitar's herringbone purfling adds to the classic, yet unique look. A fingerpicker's dream, the ROS-616 12th fret guitar is both individual and versatile, for players of all styles. The fully scalloped bracing pattern adds projection and clarity. The guitar's neck is crafted from a single piece of mahogany with an ebony fretboard offering strength, crisp tone, and a highly desirable look. Other notable appointments include a slotted rosewood headstock, Grover butterbean tuners, bone saddle and nut, ivory and ebony dot bridge pins,a pyramid bridge, and a natural finish.The classic 1920's design of the 12th Fret OOO is the link between classical and modern steel string guitars. Very lightweight, but carefully braced for tonal warmth, the 12th fret OOO has earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of great-sounding guitar shapes. The combination of the 12th fret neck joint and the resulting altered bridge position creates a richer, mellower sound than many of today's brighter-sounding guitar bodies. Matching the rich tone and clear string separation typical of a classical guitar with the projection of a traditional steel string, the Recording King 12th fret OOO ROS-616 guitar gives players the best of both worlds....details

Recording King RG-31 Lap Steel Guitar Mahogany
The Recording King Lap Steel Guitar is made of solid mahogany and the string-through-body design makes for full, powerful sustain. A single EMG-designed Alnico P-90 pickup gives it excellent tone. The RG-31's reversed open-geared tuners make staying in tune a breeze and offers classic looks with modern reliability.The single volume and tone controls allow players to control the tonal texture from classic country lines to searing blues licks....details