This item is preowned / used, but tested in shop to be fully functional unless otherwise noted in the description. Any case, box, manuals, or accessories included will be either shown in the photos or mentioned specifically in the description. Otherwise, you can assume they are not included.
Description:
Up for sale is a Recording King RK-R80L left-handed resonator banjo with the original hardshell case (an upcharge option when new). This model is referred to by RK as "The Professional Model" and was near the top of the line for their banjo range before being discontinued in 2015. A classic pre-war style bluegrass banjo with all of the pro-level appointments you'd need!
Tested 100% fully functional. Comes with the original hardshell case. VG+ condition overall. Some play wear on the head, but otherwise clean and issue-free. All original. Brand new strings.
From Recording King:
The RK-R80 Professional combines classic pre-war style features and desirable modern touches to create a great-sounding bluegrass banjo. The Professional features a mahogany resonator, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, American Standard thread hardware, 20-hole tone ring and a 3-ply rim.
The Professional features the traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlay and an authentic Mastertone-style flange.
- Model: RK-R80
- Resonator: One-Piece Mahogany With Concentric Rings
- Rim: 3-Ply Maple
- Flange: Mastertone-Style
- Head: Remo Frosted Head, 11″ High Crown
- Tone Ring: Mastertone-Style
- Tension Hoop: 24 Bracket Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks And Nuts
- Coordinator Rods: Dual
- Neck: One-Piece Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony; Bound
- Hardware: Nickel-Plated
- Tailpiece: Presto-Style
- Bridge: Maple / Ebony; 5/8″
- Nut: Bone, 1-3/16″ Width
- Fret Markers: Style 6″ M.O.P. Floral Inlay
- Inlay: Style 6″ M.O.P. Floral Inlay
- Peghead: Double-Cut Recording King
- Overlay: Rosewood Peghead Overlay With Mother Of Pearl Inlay
- Tuners: Gotoh Planetary Tuners With Geared 5Th Peg
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Scale Length: 26-1/4″
- Armrest: Included
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Case: Optional Vintage Hardshell Case
