We've got 3 new Recording King Open Back banjos by Recording King and a Late 19th Century Open Back Banjo by us (Old Mill Musical Instruments)
California Deluxe Open Back Banjo by Recording King
The California Deluxe Open Back Banjo by Recording King (RB-024)
The California Deluxe has original detailing and a sweet open back tone players love. Select ebony graces the fretboard, the heel cap and the peghead overlay for extra-fine craftsmanship. The unique peghead inlay was designed by Greg Rich and features a traditional floral pattern.
With legendary craftsmanship and amazing features, Recording King open-back banjos are simply the best banjos money can buy. As with all Recording King open back models, this one has genuine pre-war replica parts. These banjos have meticulous detailing and graceful craftsmanship.
The California Deluxe also features a Whyte Laydie tone ring, a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe and a no-knot tailpiece. This model has dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The original peghead inlay features binding for greater strength.
The California Deluxe is a great banjo for frailing or clawhammer style banjo playing. With its unique detailing and graceful craftsmanship, this model revitalizes the Recording King legacy.
Specifications
• Bound Walnut Rim
• Recording King Deluxe Inlay Peghead with Binding
• Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
• Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• 24 Brackets
• Ebony Fretboard
• Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
• No-Knot Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Fiberskyn Head
• Notched Hoop
• Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
• Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 6.7 lbs
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
California Open Back Banjo by Recording KingThe California Open Back Banjo by Recording King (RB-012)
With a sweet, rich tone and a lightweight design, the Recording King California Banjo is a traditional open back banjo designed for old-time, frailing and clawhammer style playing.
With legendary craftsmanship and amazing features, Recording King open-back banjos are simply the best banjos money can buy. As with all Recording King open back models, this one has genuine pre-war replica parts. These banjos have meticulous detailing and graceful craftsmanship.
The California features a bound walnut rim, a walnut neck with a maple skunk stripe, a rosewood fretboard and a no-knot tailpiece. This model also features dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets and nickel-plated hardware. The peghead features the original Recording King logo with a star detail for a simple, classic look.
Specifications
• Bound Walnut Rim
• Walnut Neck with Maple Skunk Stripe
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• 24 Brackets
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
• Recording King Peghead
• No-Knot Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Fiberskyn Head
• Notched Hoop
• Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
• Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 6 lbs
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Late 19th Century 5-String Banjo by Old Mill
Late 19th Century 5-String Banjo by Old Mill Musical Instruments. The design (by Dr. Don Rickert) of this banjo is inspired by the actual 1870s fretted banjo pictured below.
This very cool instrument will have several modern touches, necessary for allowing the use of steel strings if the player desires. It can also be strung with the more authentic lower tension gut (Nylgut) strings.
Summary of Features:
- Maple Neck
- Headstock close the one pictured
- Pegheds Violin-type planetary-geared tuning pegs...5th string peg in modern orientation (note: the internally geared tuners, which look EXACTLY like violin type pegs, are to necessary enable the use of steel strings, as well as making it MUCH easier to keep gut or Nylgut strings in tune
- A double-action truss rod (to accommodate the added tension of steel strings)
- Metal frets
- 11" rim
- Maple dowel stick instead of a modern coordinator rod (see image(
- NO tone ring
- Grooved tension ring
- 22 brackets
- Remo FiberSkyn head
Ne Plus Ultra Open Back Banjo by Recording King
The Ne Plus Ultra Open Back Banjo by Recording King (RB-036): The Ne Plus Ultra is the most incredibly crafted, meticulously detailed open back banjo in the Recording King collection.
The beauty of this model is immediate: the stunning "Tree of Life" abalone inlay on the peghead and fretboard was designed by Greg Rich and demonstrates his appreciation for the traditional pre-war style.
The rim is made from flamed maple and features binding for more style. Flamed maple is also used on the neck which also features an ebony skunk stripe. This model features a Whyte Laydie tone ring, a Kershner tailpiece, dual coordinator rods and 24 brackets.
This open back has a sweet, harmonious tone that's excellent for all styles of playing. There's a piece of history with every Recording King banjo, and the Ne Plus Ultra is a perfect example of this.
Specifications
• Flamed Maple Rim with Binding
• Tree of Life Peghead and Fretboard Inlay
• Flamed Maple Neck with Ebony Skunk Stripe
• Whyte Laydie Tone Ring
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• 24 Brackets
• Ebony Fretboard
• Ebony Heel Cap and Peghead Overlay
• Kershner Tailpiece
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Remo Fiberskyn Head
• Notched Hoop
• Neck Width Under Nut: 30.5mm
• Head Size: 11", medium crown (7/16" height)
• Frets: 22
• Total Length: 38"
• Weight: 6.85 lbs
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
While you are at it you might want to check out the Kevin Enoch Tradesman Banjos that we carry.
Tradesman Banjo Fretless Version
Tradesman Banjo Fretted Version