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    Fine Bluegrass banjo built in the 1930s Mastertone style. Good looking flamed maple neck and resonator. Flathead tone ring. Hearts & flowers pearl inlays. Import model. With OHSC (green lining). VG-EC except could use (fretwork, strings, etc. -  plays well, sold AS-IS).
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • SN A17120982
  • 2017
  • VG-EC *(see below)
  • Gloss dark amber sunburst finish
  • Flamed maple neck and resonator
  • Double cut peghead
  • Headstock overlay features pearl "Recording King" logo and fancy inlays
  • U-shaped neck profile
  • 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl hearts & flower inlays
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7, 9 and 10
  • Replacement truss rod cover
  • ~9/16" 3-ply maple rim
  • Label on rim reads "RK-ELITE-85"
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • 24 bracket hooks and notched tension hoop
  • Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th-string peg
  • Finish touch-up by 5th string peg
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-1/2" scale
  • Import model
  • With OHSC(green lining)
  • *VG-EC except could use (fretwork, strings, etc. -  plays well, sold AS-IS)

Recording King Elite 85 Resonator Banjo (2017)

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AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-209979

Regular price
$1,450 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$1,450 USD
Fine Bluegrass banjo built in the 1930s Mastertone style. Good looking flamed maple neck and resonator. Flathead tone ring. Hearts & flowers pearl inlays. Import model. With OHSC (green lining). VG-EC except could use (fretwork, strings, etc. -  plays well, sold AS-IS).
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • SN A17120982
  • 2017
  • VG-EC *(see below)
  • Gloss dark amber sunburst finish
  • Flamed maple neck and resonator
  • Double cut peghead
  • Headstock overlay features pearl "Recording King" logo and fancy inlays
  • U-shaped neck profile
  • 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl hearts & flower inlays
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7, 9 and 10
  • Replacement truss rod cover
  • ~9/16" 3-ply maple rim
  • Label on rim reads "RK-ELITE-85"
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • 24 bracket hooks and notched tension hoop
  • Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th-string peg
  • Finish touch-up by 5th string peg
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-1/2" scale
  • Import model
  • With OHSC(green lining)
  • *VG-EC except could use (fretwork, strings, etc. -  plays well, sold AS-IS)