Detail 01
Rolled brass tone ring
It adds projection and treble clarity to the open-back banjo sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000053619
Recording KingDirty 30s Open-Back Tone Ring Banjo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Recording King’s Dirty 30s Deluxe Open-Back Banjo combines open-back banjo character with a rolled brass tone ring for added projection and treble clarity. Its 18 rim brackets let you adjust head tension for different playing styles and sounds. The build includes a maple neck, multi-ply mahogany rim, Remo head, D’Addario strings, and nickel-plated hardware, finished in dark brown. It is a focused option for players looking for an open-back design with an adjustable setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Old-time banjo parts where open-back character and added projection and treble clarity are useful.
- Players adjusting head tension to explore different playing styles and sounds.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically require binding; this banjo is specified with no binding.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
18 rim brackets
They allow head-tension adjustment for different styles and sounds.
Detail 03
Remo head and D’Addario strings
The banjo is fitted with these named components.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this open-back banjo have a tone ring?
Yes. It uses a traditional rolled brass tone ring.
02Can the head tension be adjusted?
Yes. The rim has 18 brackets for fine-tuning head tension.
03What are the neck and rim materials?
It has a maple neck and a multi-ply mahogany rim.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 26-1/4"
2 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Revebond Hardware: Nickel-plated Tailpiece: No-knot Bridge: Maple/ebony Fret markers: Inlaid dot Inlay: n/a Binding: None Scale length: 26-1/4" Armrest: Nickel-plated Finish: Dark brown
- Color Finish
- Dark brown
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000053619
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