Recording King - The Elite 5-String 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.

Features: 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 Hearts & Flowers 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 Hearts & Flowers-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