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Recording KingOT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

An open-back old-time banjo with a steam-bent maple rim, scooped rosewood fretboard, and 24-bracket tension hoop. It is built specifically for old-time players.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Old-time banjo playing
  • Players wanting a scooped fretboard
  • Open-back banjo setups

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Buyers needing a case included

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.

Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo construction detail

Detail 01

Banjo type

It is an open-back banjo.

Detail 02

Rim

It has a three-ply steam-bent maple rim.

Detail 03

Fretboard

The rosewood fretboard is scooped.

Detail 04

Head

It has a high-crown REMO FiberSkyn head.

Detail 05

Hardware

It has nickel hardware and a 24-hook nickel-plated brass hoop.

Detail 06

Truss rod

It has a two-way adjustable truss rod.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Case is sold separately.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this an open-back banjo?

Yes. It is an open-back model.

02Does it have a scooped fretboard?

Yes. It has a scooped rosewood fretboard.

03Is a case included?

No. The case is sold separately.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood Fretboard Inlay: Pearl Dots Nut: Bone Peghead: Recording King Madison Peghead Overlay Black Peghead Inlay: Recording King Block Hooks and Nuts: 24, American threads Rods: Dual Coordinator Rods Tuners: Planetary, white pearloid button Tailpiece: Presto Bridge: Maple/Ebony Head: REMO Fiberskyn, high crown Crown: high Finish: Satin Hardware: Nickel
Color Finish
Satin
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51341929053297

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