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Recording King

USA, est. 2005 · 13 products across 1 categories

13
Total Products
1
Categories
$483
Avg Price
$174
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About Recording King

Recording King is a relatively recent brand dedicated to resurrecting the golden age of American resonator guitar craftsmanship. They meticulously recreate vintage designs, often using traditional building techniques and materials, to offer players authentic bluegrass and old-time tones. The brand has quickly earned a reputation for providing exceptional value and vintage-inspired quality.

Founded
2005
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Recording King is best suited for bluegrass, old-time, and roots music enthusias
Known For
Vintage-inspired resonator designs Solid wood construction Traditional bracing patterns Emphasis on historical accuracy High-quality hardware
PROS
  • • Authentic vintage tone and feel
  • • Excellent build quality for the price point
  • • Beautiful, classic aesthetics
  • • Responsive and playable action
  • • Solid wood top provides rich resonance
CONS
  • • Limited product range compared to larger brands
  • • Finish quality can vary slightly between instruments
  • • May require a setup for optimal playability
  • • Can be a bit heavy due to construction
  • • Not ideal for players seeking modern, amplified tones

Recording King Products

Recording King RGA-16R-CFE5-TBR Pro Grand - Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

Recording King RGA-16R-CFE5-TBR Pro Grand

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$464
Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway, Top:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Recording King RK-OT25-BR - Banjos

Recording King RK-OT25-BR

Banjos

$617
Frets 17 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Open Back Banjo, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Padauk, 17 Frets, 2-Ply steam-bent maple,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Recording King RAM-3-BK Mandoline - Mandolins

Recording King RAM-3-BK Mandoline

Mandolins

$174
Scale 348 mm (13.7") Frets 20 frets
Mandolin, Type: A-Style, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Maple, Tone bar bracing,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Recording King RD-G6-CFE5 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Recording King RD-G6-CFE5

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$389
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets Neck profile C-shape neck
Acoustic Guitar, Type: Dreadnought, Top: solid spruce, Back and Sides: Mahogany, X-Bracing,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Recording King RGA-G6-CFE5 - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Recording King RGA-G6-CFE5

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$349
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets Body Mahogany body
Steel String Guitar, Body design: Grand Auditorium, With cutaway, Body: Mahogany, Solid...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Recording King ROS-9-TS - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Recording King ROS-9-TS

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$174
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets
Steel-String Guitar, Dirty 30's series, Body shape: OOO, Solid spruce top, Back and sides in...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Recording King RDS-9-TS - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Recording King RDS-9-TS

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$193
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets
Steel-String Guitar, Dirty 30's series, Dreadnought body design, Solid Sitka spruce top, Back...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Recording King RG-31-NA Lap Steel - Lap Steel Guitars

Recording King RG-31-NA Lap Steel

Lap Steel Guitars

$232
Lap Steel, Solid mahogany body, Pearloid fretboard, EMG designed P-90 pickup system,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Recording King RG-32-SN Lap Steel - Lap Steel Guitars

Recording King RG-32-SN Lap Steel

Lap Steel Guitars

$232
Lap Steel Guitar, Solid mahogany body, Pearloid fretboard, Pickups: EMG designed...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Recording King RK-Elite-75 - Banjos

Recording King RK-Elite-75

Banjos

$1,784
Scale 700 mm (27.56") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Banjo, Neck: Mahogany, Fretboard: Ebony, Flying Eagle-style fretboard inlay, 22...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Recording King RD-328 Aged Adirondack - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Recording King RD-328 Aged Adirondack

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$816
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 645 mm (25.39") Frets 20 frets
Steel-String Guitar, Tonewood Reserve Series, Dreadnought, Solid Adirondack...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Recording King RAM-3-TS Mandoline - Mandolins

Recording King RAM-3-TS Mandoline

Mandolins

$209
Scale 348 mm (13.7") Frets 20 frets
Mandolin, Dirty 30's Series, Construction: A-Style, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Recording King RM-998-D - Resonator Guitars

Recording King RM-998-D

Resonator Guitars

$648
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 632 mm (24.88") Frets 19 frets
Resonator Guitar, Design: Style-O with a roundneck, Body: nickel-plated bell brass, Neck:...
4.7 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Recording King

Recording King instruments are manufactured in Michigan, USA, utilizing both domestic and imported components. They work closely with skilled luthiers to ensure quality.

Yes, Recording King guitars utilize a traditional nitrocellulose lacquer finish, which contributes to their vintage aesthetic and allows the wood to breathe and resonate more freely.

The RR-36 is a standard neck resonator, ideal for clawhammer or flatpicking, while the RR-36S features a square neck designed specifically for playing in open G or D tuning with a Dobro bar.

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