Recording King RKOH-05 Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo
Dirty 30s Open Back 5 String Banjo. The Dirty Thirties Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of the century, Dirty Thirties guitars and banjos are the ideal companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours. The Recording King Dirty Thirties Open Back Banjo packs excellent playability and historic vibe into a retro-infused package that makes vintage style and traditional banjo sound accessible to every player. Case sold separately.
Product Features
- Multi-Ply Rim
- Adjustable Coordinator Rod
- Maple Neck with Adjustable 2-Way Truss Rod
- REMO Recording King Head
- Presto Tailpiece
Decent student level banjo I previously fooled around with learning bluegrass style banjo and wanted to get back in to banjo with something I could play clawhammer style. You could do either with this, but I prefer the open back and simple design of the RK. There was a slight blemish in the finish on the rim, but other than that, very good fit and finish. The bridge sits at a slight back angle which I thought was a little strange – the feet of the bridge are not cut level but maybe that is a feature rather than a flaw. I…
Needed to be adjusted, but still a great instrument