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Recording King Madison Open Back RK-OT26 Banjo with Whyte Laydie-style Tone Ring

5-string Open-back Banjo with Maple Rim, Maple Neck, Padauk Fingerboard, Remo Head, and Whyte Ladie-style Tone Ring - Hand-rubbed Brown Satin

A Top-quality Clawhammer Companion

Designed for the aspiring old-time banjo player, the Recording King Madison Open Back RK-OT26 Banjo delivers a warm, punchy tone that’s perfect for clawhammer-style playing. This banjo boasts a host of vintage-inspired features, including a top-quality 2-ply steam-bent maple rim, Remo FiberSkyn head, and Presto tailpiece to capture the sound of the past but with all the benefits of modern construction. Sweetwater’s old-time fanatics find that the Madison Open Back RK-OT26 is an excellent choice for solo players or those looking to support vocal accompaniment, while the Whyte Ladie-style tone ring brings just enough definition and pop to stand out in a small ensemble. Lastly, the Madison Open Back RK-OT26’s comfortable “C”-shape maple neck and sleek padauk fingerboard complete the old-school package with a traditional fingerboard scoop to give your fingers plenty of room to work with when chunking out clawhammer tunes.

A pro-level banjo for old-time players

It's clear that Recording King had old-time players in mind when they built the Madison Open Back. This vintage-style banjo is tailor-made for clawhammer-style playing, with a scooped fingerboard for strumming and a steam-bent maple rim for a woody, traditional open-back sound. Here at Sweetwater, we've found the Madison Open Back to be a great traveling companion, thanks to its extra-light weight. Additionally, its relatively mellow tone (as compared to a resonator model) makes the Madison Open Back an ideal banjo for lower-volume applications.

Recording King Madison Open Back RK-OT26 Banjo Features:

Ideal for old-time music and clawhammer banjo players
2-ply steam-bent maple rim with a top-quality Remo BJ1100-H5 FiberSkyn head
Whyte Ladie-style tone ring produces a mellow, rich tone that’s perfect for old-time music
Maple neck carved into a comfortable “C” profile, then finished with a sleek hand-rubbed satin finish
Padauk fingerboard with a traditional scoop at the end — a must-have feature for clawhammer-style players
Rock-solid Presto tailpiece and nickel hardware
24-bracket tension hoop facilitates easy head adjustments

Specification	Detail
Type	Acoustic
String Type	Steel
Number of Strings	5
Body Style	Open Back
Color	Brown
Finish	Hand-rubbed Satin
Top Material	REMO BJ1100-H5 FiberSkyn Head
Body Material	2-ply Steam Bent Maple
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	C
Fingerboard Material	Padauk
Fingerboard Inlay	Pearl Dots
Number of Frets	17
Scale Length	26.25"
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.25"
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Planetary/Geared 5th
Hardware	Nickel
Strings	D'addario EJ60, light gauge
Case Included	Sold Separately

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