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recording king rk r36 madison resonator banjo
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recording king rk r36 madison resonator banjo
recording king rk r36 madison resonator banjo
Recording King R36 3
Recording King R36 2
Recording King R36 1

Recording King R-36

Original price was: $1,599.99.Current price is: $1,199.99.

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An oustanding value in a professional-level banjo, hard-shell case included! Banjo players have an option of a high-quality, great-sounding banjo with a classic Mastertone-style tone ring and flange.

FREE SHIPPING! - ORDERS OVER $199 SHIPPED TO THE CONTINENTAL U.S.
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About this Banjo

  • Mahogany Resonator & Neck

  • 26-1/4” Scale Length

  • 20 Hole Bell Brass Tone Ring

  • American Threaded Hook & Nuts

  • Gloss Finish

The Recording King Madison RK-R36 is for every banjo player looking for a high-quality, great-sounding instrument that won’t break the bank. The RK-R36 is built with a Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange just like our best-selling RK-R35, but with a select mahogany resonator and neck.

The 24-hook brass tension hoop allows the head to be adjusted to the perfect tension, and the nickel-plated hardware matches vintage Mastertone-style specs at a fraction of the price.

For touring, studio or jam sessions, the RK-R36 Madison is a rugged high-performance instrument with all the essentials: 3-ply maple rim, bell brass tone ring, one-piece flange and 24-hook brass tension hoop.

Banjo Specifications

Model: RK-R36

Resonator: Mahogany

Rim: 3-Ply Steam Bent Maple

Flange: Mastertone-Style One-Piece

Head: Remo Frosted Head, 11″ High Crown

Tone Ring: Mastertone-Style Bell Brass Cast

Tension Hoop: 24 Bracket Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks And Nuts

Coordinator Rods: Dual

Neck: Mahogany With Adjustable Truss Rod

Fretboard: Rosewood

Hardware: Nickel-Plated

Tailpiece: Presto-Style

Bridge: Maple / Ebony; 5/8″

Nut: Bone

Fret Markers: Seagull Inlay

Inlay: Pearl

Peghead: Recording King Madison

Overlay: Black Peghead Overlay With Mother Of Pearl Inlay

Tuners: Planetary Tuning Machines

Binding: Resonator; Ivoroid

Scale Length: 26-1/4″

Armrest: Included

Finish: Brown Gloss

Case: Optional Vintage Hardshell Case

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Easy Returns

We offer a 30-day return policy and 60-day exchange policy. More details are available on our customer service page.

Extras when you buy from Banjo.com

FREE PROFESSIONAL SETUP

Every banjo is carefully setup before shipping saving you from the "some assembly required" hassle.

*FREE RAILROAD SPIKES

Also know as the 5th string capo, we recommend installing spikes on the 7th & 9th frets. This is a free service we include for all 5-string banjo purchases. Click to read more.

FREE STARTER PACK

Start pickin' the day your banjo arrives. We include: strap, tuner, and picks.

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Not sure where to begin? We covered the basics in this short guide to buying your first banjo. Still not sure? Send us a note or give us a call and we'll help you make the best decision.

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    Railroad Spikes

    We can add these as a free service when you purchase a banjo from us. When you add this banjo to your cart just select that you want the capos. What is this? When you use a standard capo on your banjo fretboard, fretting strings 1 through 4, you’ll need to capo the 5th string separately. The 5th string starts at the 5th fret. If your standard capo is on the 2nd fret, you also need to capo the 5th string two frets higher, at the 7th fret. We recommend installing railroad spike capos on frets 7 and 9 (A and B). We install them on the fretboard just under the 5th string, an idea that was developed and used by Earl Scruggs himself. We use them, and so do most of the professional players we know. When you’re playing, you don’t really notice the spikes because they’re out of the way, but they’re always there when you need them. Simply slide the 5th string under the spike. When you’re done, slide it out.

    Weight 11.5 lbs
    Railroad Spikes

    Free 5th String Railroad Spike Installation, No Thanks
    FREE Starter Pack

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    2 reviews for Recording King R-36

    1. Barry Waldrep –

      The R-36 is mahogany with a gloss finish and like the R-35 a very affordable instrument with good sound.

    2. reeselibra –

      I’ve bought a bunch of guitars, bass guitars, and banjos over the years online and through the mail, and this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had. I bought a RK-36 banjo from banjo.com and it was at my door in just a few days. In tune and with a beautiful setup. I don’t normally leave reviews, but I could not be happier with their service and wanted to let you know that you came to the right place to buy a banjo today.

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    • We have a 60-day exchange policy for banjos and banjo parts;
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