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Gold Tone CC-OT - Beginner Clawhammer Open Back Banjo with FREE Beginner Kit
Gold Tone CC-OT - Beginner Clawhammer Open Back Banjo with FREE Beginner Kit
I learned 3 finger in the mid 1970's and have owned a Stelling Sunflower for 30+yrs. I turned 70 re ...
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The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerson Special Edition Spiral Bound with Hard Copy CD
The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerson Special Edition Spiral Bound with Hard Copy CD
This book literally has everything, and I mean everything, banjo. You want history?..its got it. You ...
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Scorpion Banjo Bridges by Silvio Ferretti
Scorpion Banjo Bridges by Silvio Ferretti
WOW!!I am amazed. I had hoped to get enough improvement in sound from my Stelling Red Fox to be ...
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Gold Tone AC-1LN Long Neck Banjo - Amazing Quality and Price
Gold Tone AC-1LN Long Neck Banjo - Amazing Quality and Price
Just wanted to thank you and let you know that I got the Goldtone long neck banjo last week and love ...
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Gold Tone AC-12A Short Scale Travel Banjo With 12 Inch Rim
Gold Tone AC-12A Short Scale Travel Banjo With 12 Inch Rim
Ross is da man! First of all, he has quite a website and a ton of resources. I looked around at who ...
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Guardian CG-500J Deluxe Heavy Padded Banjo Gig Bag Resonator Banjo - On Sale
Guardian CG-500J Deluxe Heavy Padded Banjo Gig Bag Resonator Banjo - On Sale
I bought one of these for my Recording King resonator and absolutely love it! It’s as good as a h ...
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BanjoTeacher.com is a fully authorized dealer for all Recording King Banjos and Recording King Instruments BanjoTeacher.com rises to the top with our attention to detail, our extra level of quality control, complete inspection, our banjo playing expertise, the banjo lessons included free and we play all the Recording King Banjos before they leave the shop.

Recording King Bluegrass Banjos

RK R35  RK R36  RK R75  RK R76-Elite 
Recording King Beginner Banjos
Recording King Old Time Clawhammer Banjo
Recording King Tenor Banjos

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Recording King RKOH-05 Open Back
Recording King RKH-05 with Resonator
Recording King RK R-20
Recording King RK R-35
Recording King RK R-36
Recording King RK R-75-Elite
Recording King RK R-76-Elite
Recording King RK-OT25 Old Time Clawhammer Banjo
Recording King RKT-05 Tenor Banjo


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Notes from Ross Nickerson about the quality and tone of Recording King Banjos

Recording King Banjos are really well designed and built. I find their quality to be excellent and I'm extremely impressed with the tone. Be sure to watch my video demonstrations to hear them and get an even closer look.

The Recording King Line of banjos was created and designed with the expertise of banjo builder Greg Rich who worked for Gibson Banjos building and designing banjos earlier in his career. Later Greg built his own line of banjos called Rich and Taylor which were very popular with professionals. Now he has made a new mark with his involvement with Recording King banjos. He is well respected in the banjo community.

BanjoTeacher.com delivers Recording King Banjos at the best prices and with the best set up. Our Recording Kings are shipped free in the US and all include a case.

There are many benefits purchasing Recording Kings from BanjoTeacher.com including great beginner package deals, a free 1 year membership and the online banjo lessons from Ross Nickerson that come free with each purchase.

Recording King RK 35 Customer
.."Hi Ross, thanks so much for sending that priority, I was in no hurry but I'm glad you did. .., I will be ordering some other things as well. By the way banjo was received great right out of the box. Your customer service is excellent. Thanks so much again. Sincerely Kevin Fuller"

Recording King RK 35 Customer
.."Ross, I am glad to hear that my new Recording King RK 35 is on it's way. I am 61 years old and am looking forward to my new Banjo more than my first Lionel Train Set, when I was about 8. You and your Company are extremely pleasant to deal with. So far, your Company is the best out there. Not only are you an excellent Banjo player, but you have a sincere pledge in helping people. Thanks again Sir. I appreciate you helping me select the right Banjo for my needs. Your the best! Kim Barnes Maryland"

Recording King Models that are presently out of production and no longer available
Recording King RK R-80
Recording King RK R-80 Lefty
Recording King RK R-25
Recording King RK R-15
Recording King RK R-18
Recording King RK R-30
Recording King RK R-85-Limited Edition-Canadian Maple
Recording King R R 85-Elite-Flamed Maple
Recording King M-5 - Red Maple
Recording King M-7 - Mahogany
Recording King M-9 - Walnut

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    Recording King RK-G25 Madison6-String Banjo The Recording King RK-G25 six string banjo is now a discontinued model.  Gold Tone has the best selection of six string Banjos.I would recommend one of those over the Recording King for tone, even if I had one of these Here is a link to the Gold Tone six strings if you have not checked those out yet. If you...
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    $399.00
    Recording King Beginner Banjo - RKH-055-string Bluegrass Banjo with Resonator The Recording King Beginner Banjo RKH-05 "Dirty 30's" is a 5-string bluegrass beginner banjo with wood resonator making it best to learn bluegrass on. They sound great, look great, and the price is right too.  This Recording King Beginner Bluegrass Banjo sits at the perfect...
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    Recording King RK-R75 - The Elite!RK-75 Bluegrass Resonator Banjo The RK-R75 Elite is all you'll ever need in a banjo and can't be beat in this price range. It's frankly not fair to the more expensive banjos to have a banjo you can purchase with this type of quality, look and TONE for this price.  The RK 75 is a banjo that I would not hesitate to play...
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    Recording King Starlight Banjo This model was discontinued by Recording King in 2016.It is no longer available.The Black Starlight Series resonator banjo has all the specs you expect in a traditional banjo – multi-ply rim, tone ring, 24 brackets for precise head-tensioning, and a 26-1/4” scale – all delivering the traditional banjo “snap” today's players...
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    Recording King Madison RK R-15 The Recording King Madison RK R-15 was discontinued by Recording King in 2016. It is no longer available.The Recording King Madison RK R-15 is an underestimated little power pot of a banjo. I love this banjo for beginners and I personally recommend it over others in the same price range. I recommended it to the young...
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    The New Recording King RK-OT26 with White Lady Tone Ring Free Pro Set Up Open Back Old Time Clawhammer Banjo - "White Laydie" Tone Ring Includes Free Gig bagDiscounted Guardian Hard Shell Case deal IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIPMadison Old Time Banjo with Scooped Fretboard2-ply Maple RimMaple NeckRK Whyte Laydie Tone Ring...
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    Bluegrass  Resonator Banjo RK-R18 from Recording King Built with the same care and attention we give our professional level banjos, but priced within reach of any player, the Bluegrass Resonator (RK-R18) delivers traditional banjo sound and playing comfort well above its pay grade. Whether you're a beginning picker or a seasoned vet, you'll put some...
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    The Recording King Madison 6-string banjo THIS BANJO WAS DISCONTINUED BY RECORDING KING IN 2018We do have Gold Tone 6-string Banjos in stock.  Gold Tone has the best selection of six string Banjos.I would recommend one of those over the Recording King for tone, even if I had one of these Gold Tone has a lot of 6-String Banjitar models to choose from,...
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    $2,995.00
    Recording King - USA Series M5 banjoUS Made Recording King Maple M-5 Banjo The US made M5 Recording King Maple Banjo is built entirely by hand in the USA with only the best craftsmanship and materials you'd expect with a US made professional banjo. THIS MODEL WAS DISCONTINUED BY RECORDING KING BanjoTeacher.com is a full warranty authorized dealer for...
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    $745.00
    The Madison Resonator Banjo If you want an excellent banjo to begin with The Recording King RK 25 is a great choice. We feature professional set up by Mike Munford, free shipping, free hard case and free instructional help with each purchase. No other online dealer can offer this kind of expertise and set-up, Mike Munford is one of the best. Our record...
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    $2,999.00
    USA Series M7 Mahogany Banjo from Recording King The USA Series M7 banjo is hand-built in the USA. With high-end features like a Honduran mahogany neck and resonator, the M7 will hold its own against any top shelf banjo on the market. Our custom-designed Diamond & Square fretboard inlay and hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer finish elevate this banjo to...
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    $1,495.00
    Recording King RK R-80 This model was discontinued by the manufacturer IN 2015. In 2015 Recording King discontinued the RK R80.The Recording King RK36 is basically the same banjo without the extra design that replicated the old Gibson Recording King Banjos of the 1930's. The RK R36 uses the same tone ring, 3 ply rim, one piece flange, tuning pegs,...
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    Recording King M-9 USA Made Walnut Banjo The Recording King USA series M-9 Walnut banjo is an amazing banjo.The neck on this banjo plays really easy and I really like the tone. The RK M-9 comes with a arched pro hard case and free shipping. The USA Series M9 banjo is hand-built in the USA. Assembled with a choice one-piece Walnut neck and beautiful burl...
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    $299.00
    Recording King Beginner Banjo RKOH-05 For Learning 5-string Bluegrass Banjo or Open Back Clawhammer Banjo Styles 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 banjos are the ideal companion for...
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    Recording King Carl Jackson Signature Model RK-RCJ We're excited to announce the soon to be available Carl Jackson Signature Model Banjo from Recording King Banjos.Carl Jackson was a childhood prodigy on the 5-string banjo and went on to play with Bluegrass legends Jim and Jessee when he was just a teenager. He also played regularly with Glen Campbell...
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    Madison Tenor Banjo RK-T36 The tenor banjo first came to prominence in the early 1900's, and its C-G-D-A tuning is especially well suited for folk, Celtic and Dixieland music. The Recording King Madison RK-T36 is a unique tenor banjo for players looking to add a traditional vibe to their sound, and the perfect crossover instrument for mandolin, violin,...
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    Recording King PB-600 10-11/16-Inch Diameter Banjo Flange - Nickel Plated Replacement one piece banjo flange for 1930's Gibson style banjos. This flange is excellent quality and is Nickel Plated. It's a perfect replacement for 1930's style Gibson replica banjos. Banjos that are built and designed with a 3 ply maple rim, flathead or archtop tone ring and...
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    Recording King PB-650 10-13/16-Inch Diameter Banjo Flange - Nickel Plated Replacement one piece banjo flange for 1930's Gibson style banjos. This flange is excellent quality and is Nickel Plated. It's a perfect replacement for 1930's style Gibson replica banjos. Banjos that are built and designed with a 3 ply maple rim, flathead or archtop tone ring and...
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    Recording King PB-680 Pot AssemblySeparate Banjo Parts - Banjo Pot for replacing Flat Head Banjo Tone Ring, One Piece Gibson Style Flange and 3 Ply Maple RimReplace your banjo pot, replace flathead tone ring, 3 ply maple rim and one piece flange with the Recording King PB-680 Banjo pot assembly.FREE US SHIPPING • 20 hole Bell Brass Flathead Tone Ring -...
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    Recording King RK-R87 - Gold Plated - Maple Neck and ResonatorUsed Rare Recording King SOLD - 01-08-22The RK-R87 is Gold Plated. These were a limited edition about 10 years ago. It has the design look of the popular RK-80 but it is maple instead of mahogany and is Gold Plated. If this banjo was new and available today its price would be around 2500.00. I...
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    $839.00
    The RK R30 - Recording King Bluegrass Banjo - The Bluegrass Machine  This Model was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2017 The upgraded Recording King RK R35 replaced it. The Recording King RK 35 is the banjo that really forced the RK 30 out of production. The Rk-35 has a one piece flange and the Rk-30 was the less desirable tube and blate two piece...
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    Recording King RK 80-L  Left Handed Recording King Banjo 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...
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    Gold Plated Recording King RK R77 Elite Banjo - Special Edition Gold Plated Recording King RK R77 Elite banjo. Brand new, 1 of only 21 made. This banjo assembled for Recording King by well known banjo luthier Jim Burlile. Sold and No Longer Available Features are mahogany neck and resonator, gold-plated hardware, rosewood fingerboard, Gotoh tuners and...
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    Recording King RK- R85 Elite - Flamed Maple Neck and Resonator RK 85 Professional Banjo for half the price. RK 85 Demo Video The Demo Video on this page is me playing the Bright Cherry Red RK 85 Limited Edition from a couple years ago. That model was discontinued. The RK85  flamed Maple is pretty much the same banjo except the finish. So I think for...
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    $1,849.00
    The Recording King RK R85 limited edition Bright Cherry Red Maple model This model was discontinued by Recording King in early 2019The RK 75 and RK 76's are still going strongRecording King RK R75  - RK R76 The Recording King RK R85 limited edition Bright Cherry Red Maple model you may have heard about was discontinued in 2017 or 2018 and was replaced...
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    $649.00
    The Recording King "OT-25' - Madison RK-OT25 Free Pro Set Up Open Back Old Time Clawhammer Banjo Includes Free Gig bagDiscounted Guardian Hard Shell Case dealThe Recording King RK-OT25 5-string open back old time beginner clawhammer banjo that has authentic old timey banjo tone and is an easy to learn banjo on.These OT 25's are seriously a cut...
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    $599.00
    Recording King RK-R20 "Songster" Beginner Banjo Brand New Improved Designed with all the top quality and tone you'd expect from Recording King Banjos.The new RK-R20 features the same tailpiece, armrest, head brackets, tuning pegs and other parts as their more expensive brothers, the RK-R35 and RK-R36, for half the price.The Recording King Songster RK R20...
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    $1,099.00
    Recording King RK-R35 Banjo Maple 5-string Pro Bluegrass Banjo with Resonator The Recording King RK35 or called by it's full name "The Madison RK-R35 gives banjo players on any level the option of a high-quality, great-sounding banjo with the classic 1930's Gibson  Mastertone-Style. The 35 has a one piece flange, flathead tone ring, presto tailpiece,...
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    $1,199.00
    Recording King RK-R36 Banjo 5-string Mahogany Pro Bluegrass Banjo with Resonator Official Name "The Madison" RK-R36 BanjoTeacher.com has the Recording King RK 36 at the best price with the best Recording King dealer service and professional set-up. The Recording King RK-R36 includes FREE US Shipping, FREE Pro Set-up, FREE Guardian Hardshell case, FREE...
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    $1,799.00
    Recording King RK-R76 Elite RK-76 Bluegrass Resonator Banjo with Hearts and Flowers Inlay The Recording King RK76 banjo is a top of the line professional banjo at a price you can afford. Banjoteacher.com ships the RK 76 Elite Free in the US with deluxe Guardian hardshell banjo case and with the best deal.When investing in a banjo like the Recording...
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    $299.00
    Recording King RKT-05 Dirty 30's Tenor Banjo - 4-String At BanjoTeacher.com the 4-string Dirty 30's RKT-05 Recording King Tenor Banjo comes with complete Professional Banjo Setup and can be set up with GDAE Irish Banjo tuning. Why face the consequences of buying from a big box store and have your banjo arrive in non-playing condition. You can avoid the...
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    $189.00
    Recording King Tenor Guitar Dirty 30's Series 7000 Tenor Guitar Awesome new Tenor Guitar from Recording King. The new Recording King Dirty 30's Series 7000 Tenor Guitar can be tuned like a 5-string banjo, to Chicago tuning, or normal tenor and Irish banjo tunings. They make a great alternative sound for banjo players accompanying themselves singing and...
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    $119.99
    Banjo Bridge Pickup Shadow SHA-930 Banjo Bridge Pickup with Sound Control Unit 5-String Banjo The Shadow SHA-930 Banjo Bridge Pickup with Sound Control Unit for 5-String Banjo has two piezo pickups built into the outer feet of the banjo bridge. This an easy to install great sounding and low priced banjo pickup alternative. It also includes volume and...
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