![]() I own a '58 Epiphone Texan since I was 18 in the Army in Denver, the top is still flat and the bridge is reversed and still down flat. Vintage domestic has taught the world in guitars for a good reason: quality. whew.Īs a guitar player, my favorite novice here, you know what works. He tours with constant changes in barometric pressure, humidity and temperature and that has been the perfect laboratory for a studied cabinetmaker's rim. We didn't publicize Tom Chapin's use of a Cherry rim with Whyte Laydie tone ring for the last 16 years. I did that rapid shop service while building my own necks, rims and user's group with help from actual players mostly from this forum. People play bluegrass, older open back styles and inventive paths because you can. Thus I started doing rim changeouts to gradually introduce this hair-splitting and niche community to substantial and innovative gains and as much as 3 pounds reduction in weight with the same tone ring the RK-20 uses. ![]() I invented a new kind of rim using ancient woodworking and cabinetmaking techniques, I had to go get a trademark. The banjo "industry" is owned by Fender actually and you can get a nicer cast aluminum rim, but Fender (Epiphone) has to compete in the banjo market with others as well. But both were engineered well from the beginning. So both have steadily climbed in quality. As importers both of these companies have on shore shops, jobs and real people you can speak with. I work with both Gold Tone and Recording King for parts. Paulcw welcome to this esteemed hangout with 1.28k players and seekers. Used is a good choice for a Goodtime if you can find one. The going price for a used Goodtime tends to be around 75% the cost of the same model new. I will say that Goodtimes hold their value pretty well. The Goodtime has plenty of fans who may have a different opinion. Plus, Recording King now makes this banjo in its own factory, while the previous Songster was made by someone else and rebadged as Recording King. The recent redesign of the Songster gives it a peghead shape same as the RK-35 as well as a similar brown color. ![]() Planetary tuners vs the Goodtime's guitar style tuners may only be a stylistic preference. Notched tension hoop and 24 hooks vs flat hoop and 16 hooks. ![]() Adjustable truss rod in the neck vs none. ![]() The main feature on which the Goodtime wins is its 3-ply maple rim vs the Songster's multi-ply.Īfter that, I believe the head-to-head comparison goes to the Songster: Brass tone hoop vs wood head bearing surface. True/separate fingerboard vs none. Still, I believe the RK-20 Songster gives you more for the money. Pickups: L.R.Recording King is not assembled in the US.Recording King Songster Acoustic Electric Resonator Banjo.This is what we strive for in each handmade model. All Recording King models are made for the long-term - you can hand a Recording King instrument down from generation to generation. Our instruments have the look, feel and sound of the classic models with impeccable workmanship and enhancements for contemporary players. Building on this piece of American history, our Recording King instruments uphold the name's historic legacy using vintage designs and hand-assembled parts. peghead inlay and heart-shaped position markers, plus a rolled brass tone ring, planetary tuners and a bound rosewood fretboard.īeginning as a house brand in the 1930's for Montgomery Ward, Recording King acoustic guitars and banjos were developed during the Golden Age of musical craftsmanship, a period that resulted in some of the most well-respected and sought-after fretted acoustic instruments available. With its sharp attack and minimal sustain, the RK-R20 Songster is a great-sounding traditional resonator banjo. The Songster features an inlaid M.O.P. ![]()
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