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Recording King

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The Recording King OT25 Madison Banjo is an old-time picking machine, with a steam-bent maple rim, 24-bracket tension hoop, and the clean look of all of our Madison banjos. It's built especifically for old-time players, with features like a scooped fretboard, no-knot tailpiece and old-style Remo FiberSkyn head. Case sold separately.
Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo
Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo
Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo

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  • Old time, open-back style
  • Steam-bent maple rim
  • Nickel-plated brass hoop
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Case sold separately

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  • Model Name: Madison Old Time Open Back
  • Banjo Type: Open Back
  • Tone Ring: none
  • Flange: none
  • Truss Rod: two way, adjustable
  • Rim: 3 ply Steam Bent Maple
  • Hoop: Nickel plated brass, 24 hook
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Inlay: Pearl Dots
  • Nut: Bone
  • Peghead: Recording King Madison
  • Peghead Overlay Black
  • Peghead Inlay: Recording King Block
  • Hooks and Nuts: 24, American threads
  • Rods: Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Tuners: Planetary, white pearloid button
  • Tailpiece: Presto
  • Bridge: Maple/Ebony
  • Head: REMO Fiberskyn, high crown
  • Crown: high
  • Finish: Satin
  • Hardware: Nickel

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4.5

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  • Good banjo for hanging out and bringing places

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byIan

    fromundisclosed

    The pot isn't the best build, but the playability of the neck makes up for it. With a little set up it sounds quite a bit more expensive than it is. Seems fairly sturdy. Good for hauling about and not having to worry about it, so it will definitely get played a lot.

  • Awesome banjo!

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    byJohn Storrow

    fromBoston

    I had a very expensive Wildwood banjo for a while and it buzzed and weighed a ton so I sold it a few years ago. Recently I got the Recording King OT25 and I love it not only for the reasonable price but the sound is even better than the Wildwood!. Very easy to play for a relative beginner like me. No need for a resonator, the sound is plenty loud, crisp, warm, and no buzzing. It doesn't sound or feel like a toy at all.. Well made with tuning pegs that seem sturdy and precise. It doesn't have the fancy in-lays but hey, its all about the sound and playability anyway which I think the OT25 has in spades (meaning a lot in my opinion) I'd keep writing but I'd rather play my Recording King 0T25 thanks

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