The Madison RK-R35 Resonator Banjo

The Recording King Madison RK-R35 is built around a 3-ply steam bent maple rim, from the exact same construction and materials used in the best-selling RK-R80. It has a maple neck with an adjustable two-way truss rod and a comfortable rosewood fretboard. With a 24-hook brass tension hoop, players can adjust the head tension as precisely as on any world-class banjo. The planetary tuners, geared 5th peg and dual coordinator rods are effective professional components, and add an authentic feel to these impressive banjos.

The Madison RK-R35 has a maple resonator with a hand-rubbed brown matte finish. We build it with a Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and a Mastertone-style one-piece flange. The Madison peghead and fretboard feature our Seagull inlay, for a banjo that looks as classic as it sounds.

The American threaded nickel-plated hook and nut hardware, as well as the true presto-style tailpiece and armrest are the same as featured on the popular RK-Scout. Like the other Madison banjos, the Madison Deluxe comes standard with an authentic Remo head.

SPECS:

• Mastertone-style Bell Brass Cast Tone Ring
• Mastertone-style One-piece Banjo Flange
• Maple Resonator
• Maple Neck with Adjustable Truss Rod
• 3-Ply Steam Bent Maple Rim
• 24 Hook Brass Tension Hoop
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Seagull Fretboard Inlay
• Bone Nut
• Recording King Compound Angle Peghead
• Black Peghead Overlay with Mother of Pearl Inlay
• American Threaded Hooks and Nuts
• Dual Coordinator Rods
• Planetary Tuners
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Maple/Ebony 5/8" Bridge
• Remo Frosted Head, 11" High Crown
• Hand-Rubbed Brown Satin Finish
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Limited Lifetime Warranty