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The Melody King Banjo RK-R50

With a mahogany resonator and premium pre-war-style features, the Melody King banjo is the best 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 M.O.P. “fan” headstock and fretboard inlay, a mahogany resonator, a one-piece mahogany neck, a rosewood fretboard and American Standard thread hardware. 

This model also features the traditional Recording King peghead and an authentic Mastertone-style flange. It comes with a hardshell case with a brass Recording King nameplate. 

• One-Piece Mahogany Resonator
• One-Piece Mahogany Neck with Volute
• One-Piece Mastertone-Style Flange
• 3-Ply Maple Rim w/ 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
• Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 8.35 lbs
• Includes Hardshell Case
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

List: $999.00
Your Price $739.00
with FREE Hard Case and FREE Shipping.
(Continental USA)

The Professional Banjo RK-R80

The Professional resonator banjo combines classic pre-war style features 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. 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.

 
• One-Piece Mahogany Resonator w/ Concentric Rings
• One-Piece Mahogany Neck
• Mastertone-Style Banjo Flange
• Mastertone-Style Tone Ring
• 3-Ply Maple Rim
• Bound Ebony Fretboard
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• "Style 6" M.O.P. Floral Peghead & Fretboard Inlay
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Frosted Head
• Notched Hoop
• Natural Finish

• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Head Size: 11", medium crown
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 11.4 lbs
• Includes Vintage Hardshell Case
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
List: $1399.99
Your Price: $1039.99
with FREE Hard Case and FREE Shipping.
(Continental USA)

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Native Ground Music
109 Bell Road
Asheville NC 28805

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Office: (828) 299-7031
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