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The Dirty 30s Resonator Banjo

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Recording King

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The Dirty 30s 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 30s guitars and banjos are the ideal companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours.

The Recording King Dirty 30s Resonator Banjo packs excellent playability and historic vibe into a retro-infused package that makes vintage style and traditional banjo sound accessible to every player. With a great-looking satin finish, maple neck and Remo Recording King banjo head, the Dirty 30s resonator banjos have classic banjo tone and are light enough to take on the road with ease.
Recording King RKH-05 Dirty 30s Resonator Banjo
Recording King RKH-05 Dirty 30s Resonator Banjo

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  • Multi-Ply Rim
  • Adjustable Coordinator Rod
  • Maple Neck with Adjustable 2-Way Truss Rod
  • Maple Resonator
  • Plate Flange with 24 American Threaded Hooks & Nuts
  • REMO Recording King Head
  • Presto Tailpiece
  • Maple/Ebony Bridge
  • Ivory Tuning Key Buttons
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • Inlaid Dot Fretboard Markers
  • Satin Finish
  • Case sold separately

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4.5

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Best banjo for the money!

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byBelieve it

    fromLos angeles, ca

    I have tested many banjos, including some very pricey and 'collectable' ones but surprisingly, this Dirty Thirties banjo is my favorite. It is lightweight, has a fantastic, woodsy tone, and is affordable. It will probably need a setup though, to fulfill it's great promise as a keeper banjo. Buy this banjo!

  • Nice instrument!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byBrian

    fromUndisclosed

    Really easy to play for a beginner like me!

  • Great Banjo

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJoshua

    fromundisclosed

    Great beginner banjo, amazing quality for the price. Great sound and looks and feels great.

  • I love mine!

    4

    submitted8 years ago

    byBo

    fromFlorence, Texas

    This is a nice beginner banjo and I'm a beginner banjo player (though not a beginner musician) so I thought I'd submit a review from that perspective for other beginners. First, I have to admit that I didn't buy mine through GC. They were on backorder and I didn't have any patience left. Second, the packaging was sound and secure. When it was opened I was delighted to find a very pretty, satin finished, all maple banjo in great condition. It is very easy to tune and stays in tune for days. Pretty good for new strings still breaking in. The fit and finish was much better than other brands I had looked at in the same price range locally. It is easy to fret and sounds great. It has a nice tone. At this time the only addition I want to make is to add an arm rest, just to help me with the angle of my wrist and picking fingers. This may not be a concern to others.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byB

    fromundisclosed

    Does it have a closed or open back?

    Does it have a closed or open back?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m very sorry. Your question is not clear. It's a resonator. A resonator is closed back.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byNone

    fromEdenton NC

    Need a hard shell travel case for the RKH 05 Dirty 30s Resenator Banjo

    Need a hard shell travel case for the RKH 05 Dirty 30s Resenator Banjo

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJustin

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with strings or sold separately?

    Does it come with strings or sold separately?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's all strung up.