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With its sharp attack and minimal sustain, the Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo is a great beginning resonator model. The banjo features an inlaid mother-of-pearl peghead inlay and heart-shaped position markers, plus a rolled brass, hoop tone ring, planetary tuners, and a bound rosewood fretboard.

Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo Features:

  • Laminated Maple Rim
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Mahogany Veneer Resonator
  • 1-Piece Nickel-Plated Flange
  • 24 Brackets
  • Rolled Brass Tone Ring
  • Single Coordinator Rods
  • Bound Rosewood Fretboard
  • M.O.P. Floral Fretboard Inlay
  • M.O.P. Vine Peghead Inlay
  • Rosewood Peghead Overlay
  • 4-Ply Ivoroid Heel Cap
  • Kershner Tailpiece
  • Nickel-Plated Hardware
  • REMO Fiberskyn Head
  • Notched Hoop
  • Nut Width: 1-3/16"
  • Head Size: 11", 7/16" height
  • Frets: 22
  • Total Length: 39"
  • Weight: 10.45 lb.

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Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo

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Overall: 9.50

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Quality: 9.50

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Features: 9.50

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Value: 10.00

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Overall: 9

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Quality: 9

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Features: 9

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Value: 10

Couldn't be happier!!
Posted by pickand grin from Atlanta GA on Oct 27, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel
Received order in 7 days(5 working days) and straight out of the box I was very pleased. Took me about 15 minutes to set bridge, tune up, and start trying to remember all those tunes I haven't played since the summer of '77! Beginner or even somewhat accomplished-this is one great sounding, easy playing banjo!!

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Quality: 10

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RK-R20 Songster
Posted by NoOneSpecial from Raleigh, NC on May 1, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician 35+ years
Reviewer's Play Style: Only the good stuff
Comparing this banjo to the other beginner models out there, this one is hands down the best. I have played mine side by side to several other big name company banjos and the feel, sound and looks are all superior. Unless you are going to play professionaly you will not need to upgrade from this one. You notice this one is different when you first pick it up. It's heavier than the others. Feels like a quality instrument. Tone is nice and twangy not muffled. Action is fine on mine all the way up the neck. Tunes easy and holds that tuning well.

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Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo

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Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo

Overall: 9.50Read 2 Reviews

MSRP: $499.99

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