These banjos were labeled with a variety of brand names and bore no Gibson markings even though they were made at the Kalamazoo factory and in many cases were very similar to Gibson catalog models. Address: Rogers, Wayne A. Recording King RK R-80 This model was discontinued by the manufacturer IN 2015. Just for the record this, self-righteous poster buys USA first and goes for price second I know that sound strange to some of you but that is how I do it. Browse Recording King products and enjoy free shipping on thousands of Recording King gear & 30 day returns. $4499 FREE USA SHIPPING 1993 Gibson RB3 5 string Banjo w Original Case and Hang Tags This is a gorgeous and all original Gibson RB3 that has an original case and original tags. I hope it works out for you all. I've only picked on one RK. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. Check out Banjo Warehouse for more Used Pro Grade Banjos than any store on Earth! RK-R35-BR. And, I want to commend you for taking a chance in a tough economic climate. wfawley - Posted - 07/17/2012:  16:35:40, Yep, the loudest whiners almost never put their money where their mouth is. Recording King RK-R35-BR "Madison" Resonator Banjo with Tone Ring. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/240414/3, Page: 1  2  3  4  5  , mikehalloran - Posted - 07/16/2012:  08:02:16, >Greg..............so let me get this straight................The Chinese Company who owns the Recording King Name, has "seen the light"<, Randy Escobedo - Posted - 07/16/2012:  08:50:50. All I can find is that TMLC has 16 oversea's suppliers  who provide them with  banjo's, guitars, instrument cases, etc. and will your main line of banjo's still be outsourced and come from the  International Suppliers (mainly China)?? Recording King Banjos Recording King has a rich history as an American instrument manufacturer. I must be honest, I didn’t know what to expect from such a high end offering from Recording King. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. The car i drive is a ford , the company i own could outsource to china however i don't this does cause my product and services more expensive. Seems TML is a subsidiary of AXL...................Interesting................and while TML does hire American workers, they are just designers,promoters, setup guys and warehousemen. Guitars Browse by Shape Browse by Series Banjos Resonators Wood Body Resonators Metal Body Resonators Resonator 101 Specialty Cases & Bags. This is comparable to Gibson Banjos that cost $4000 or more and many would say this banjo is superior. Greg Ernest plays a new "American Made" Recording King M-5 5 string banjo at Banjo.com. I drive a Yaris and am looking for a good deal on a Flinthill. DIRTY 30s. This is life in the global economy. The bridge is a Grover Bridge and the banjo has correct intonation. This also is signed inside the resonator by Chris Warner, Charlie Cushman and Steve Dilling. I must also admit back in the 70’s I bought a Husqvarna motocross bike because no USA made ones were available!! The neck and resonator are both curly maple and this has nickel hardware. Customer Service. That's a 10 pointer. We welcome visitors! Get too sticky about details, and you go the way of the horse and buggy. China would be outsourcing fortune cookies to the US! They have the hardware: combine that with experienced American craftsmen like Ed Weber and Don Hunter and others it would stimulate creativity and answer to the demand for quality, hand-crafted, custom instruments. PS...Thank you Scott for turning me on to investigating the Recording King brand name. RK-OT25-BR w/ Pickup. 3-FIVE-N was recorded with instruments from Recording King and The Music Link. But there wouldn't be so much to distribute and sell, as the RK banjos would cost a whole lot more and not that many would be sold... Generally speaking, importing, distributing and selling products that sell well has always been an important part of  every economy. Someday your banjo may say Made in Myanmar! This will then let them advertise they now have SOME American made Banjo's. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of Recording King Banjos at Guitar Center. Their guitars are designed in America, manufactured overseas and sold worldwide. The Bishline banjos have their own character and style, and also have a tone that is unbelievable. Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. This has a great deal of tone, this is a beautiful sounding banjo and also looks great and plays like butter. If this is too pointed and too political ... the mods will do what they need to do with it.....and they don't need to email me when it disappears. I worked for China in the 80s and they were totally unconcerned with selling at a profit. I don't remember their name. I'm under the impression that the Chinese Government would not allow  a foreign company to own a business there, I could be wrong, but I'd be surprised if The Music Link Corporation(TMLC) owns a factory in China. The Madison RK-R35 gives banjo players a high-quality, great-sounding banjo with a classic Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange. Both of these banjos are best sellers and are very similar. I think kindly of anyone in the world that works at playing a banjo but I'm not concerned about "the Global Economy". Levi Fisher - Posted - 07/16/2012:  12:09:34, The OWNER of the rk name is a company based in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, check the trademark registration on the US Patent and Trademark website. Honestly: if you live in England or Italy or wherever, what value is there in made-in-USA? If money was worth the same all over the world,it wouldn't matter where anything was made. So I will again ask Greg Rich..............how many new American jobs will that produce? Get real. The point is, the original critical post was wrong in characterizing Recording King as a Chinese company. Range of products commercialised under the Recording King brand are acoustic and resonator guitars, and banjos. Goldtone, Savana and others. This would involve some of the best American craftsmen in the field, folks that are revered individually, but when they work together ... have the work "dismissed" by too many people. (Good lyrics for a bluegrass song!!! These are banjos. I've already admitted I was wrong about Recording King being a Chinese co. I never had any reason to remember it, because I live in the real world ... the one where people cry "buy American" ... and then are forced to face the sad fact that most of us have had our paycheck so devoured by some government entity or another, either through overt taxation, or covert taxes in the form of surcharges, fees, etc ... that buying American isn't a viable option because there just isn't enough money left. Why not have a custom shop build it for you? http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/240414/3, 'Day #3 - "Snowflake Reel" - Butch Robins', 'B&D Serenader Silver Bell - looking for more info', 'We got a nice complainant on one of our bho pictures..', 'Help with music staff symbols and notation', 'Banjo tab for Bertysolo delicate attention'. I'm amazed at how this thread derailed over the whole China/US/trade balance issue. Since launching several years ago, the series has sold over 30,000 guitars and to celebrate this milestone, Recording King has released a limited-edition Deluxe series, available in dreadnought, 000, and single-0 sizes. Scott, I can't conclude from this info that TML owns anything in China but as others believe you are the expert, maybe you can clarify my conclusion. Our experts are ready to take your call. As a result, I don't think you can buy a better resonator. This has been fully inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. We auditioned Recording King’s latest model, the RD-327, a handsome dreadnought patterned after a top-of-the-line pre-war Martin and retailing for a tiny fraction of one. If you criticize those who can't afford to and accuse "them" of destroying this country's economy ... then shame on you. I went to college in Worcester, MA in the 60s. The factory may be in China, but it's my understanding that The Music Link (a U.S. company) is the owner of it. This is remarkable because Recording King already operates at a high level of quality. Economies change,but I'll always enjoy making my music. To inform our customers as best we can about Recording King products, you will find a total of 1055 media, reviews and test reports on Recording King products on our website - among them the following 635 product images, 90 sound samples and 330 customers' reviews. The Recording King USA Series M5 banjo is made entirely by hand in the USA with top-shelf woods like the Eastern curly maple in the neck and a curly maple resonator. 1993 Gibson RB3 5 string Banjo w Original Case and Hang Tags, 1993 Gibson RB3 5 string Banjo w Original Case and Hang Tags. .As far as Scotts comments about if china didn't employee the people in the distribution and sales centers I disagree if the manufacturing was centered in the US we would still have distribution centers. All Forums American-made Recording King RK-M5 resonator banjo. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. ALL OF OUR SALES [...], 2947 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344 If I was a Brit or an Aussie I would still feel the same way about the job situation in those countries. Recording King RKO-3S Open Back Banjo. I just read on the Saga websight that they were also moving their Flinthill banjo building to the states as well..It will be set up next to the RK factory so that they wont have to go far for parts.. Cabin_Hill - Posted - 07/17/2012:  08:04:30, Oh crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately everything electronic, most clothing and everyday items are foreign made these days and people who think like me are a minority, but I still try. BUT, the Chinese plan a generation ahead and we are focused on the next quarter. Turns our there is no Recording King Co at all!!!!! The hardware looks fantastic almost like it has been untouched. 3700 South Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32780 United States Legal Entity Type: Individual Country of Citizenship: United States Phone Number: 321-269-3901 Fax Number: 321-269-4910, 05.01.04 - Vines 20.03.02 - Foil, aluminum (rolls); Gift wrapping paper (rolls); Paper towels (rolls); Paper, gift wrapping (rolls); Paper, rolls; Paper, toilet; Scrolls; Toilet paper; Towels, rolls of paper towels; Wallpaper, rolled 22.01.06 - Banjos; Guitars; Ukuleles, 1. The Elite Flying Eagle. ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS This is clean!!! Open quick view dialog for Recording King RKO-3S Open Back Banjo. Open quick view dialog for Recording King Bluegrass Series RK-R20 Songster Banjo. I would also add that the American worker should have learned their lesson and bring their A game to work every day !  Shopping Advice 500 points you get a free RK hat, Levi Fisher - Posted - 07/17/2012:  11:04:17, You need to show me "proof" about what you say.!!! It plays & feels great. The Music Link Corporation Address: The Music Link Corporation 31067 San Clemente Street Hayward, CA 94544 United States Legal Entity Type: Corporation State or Country of Incorporation: California, Todd Taylor - Posted - 07/16/2012:  18:54:23, Levi Fisher - Posted - 07/16/2012:  19:58:03. As far as my preconceived (proper spelling) ideas, they are deduced ideas, based on information I have found for free online. Recording King M5 5 string Banjo MADE IN USA GREG RICH. It did not matter what tuning it was in, that banjo sound great and well balanced. Hand made by Rob Bishline in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Couple that with the Vegas on Wall Street and we are in serious trouble! Recording King was the name of a banjo sold out of the old Montgomery Wards or Sears catalogs. If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. If it is true that Gregg Rich is bringing manufacturing back to the USA I applaud his decision, I would also add that the American worker should have learned their lesson and bring their A game to work every day ! The resonator looks incredible also. A few years ago they were the primary maker of chinese FENDER instruments made at their own Shanghai factory and supplied to Fender USA, LOTS of wrong preconcieved ideas being brought up here, little homework would go a long way, They also employ a huge number of AMERICANS both in California and Knoxville that would be UNemployeed if not for their chinese sourcing, larry p - Posted - 07/16/2012:  21:23:29. Rogers, Wayne A. For those of us that live outside of the USA, most all the banjos are imports. Hankon5 - Posted - 07/17/2012:  20:15:30. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. (404) 372-5482. All the Good Times are Past and Gone! P.O. For those of you who do not understand my point of view, I’m sorry I derailed this posting. Includes Original Hardshell Case. Beginning 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. Americans spend more money in America buying RK banjos than they do buying Gibson banjos. In 2015 Recording King discontinued the RK R80.The Recording King RK36 is basically the same banjo without the extra design that replicated the old Gibson Recording King Banjos of the 1930's. They're out of business. dmiller - Posted - 07/16/2012:  13:35:09. I have a RK Scout he set up and put one of his Nitro rims in, and it's KILLER. If you've been impressed by Recording King's … Edited by - Levi Fisher on 07/16/2012 20:00:51, desert rose - Posted - 07/16/2012:  20:48:16, UH...  they own their own HUGE factory complex in Shanghai, amoung others they own fully, They also supply OEM instruments to MAJOR brands worldwide. Email Newsletter. Recording King is a musical instruments brand currently owned by The Music Link Corporation, based in Hayward, California, which also produces other musical instrument lines. All under the banner of "the Chinese are coming!!!". Montanarick - Posted - 07/16/2012:  12:49:31, Greg, I don't think this question has been asked yet, but would you consider USA made openback banjos as well? don't ya think??). That being said - - I'd Luvvvvvvv to be able to pick that TT pictured earlier! !...................I guess I'm old fashion that way. I like the posts on the RK not all the other quibling! Steve Gill is a great asset to this project. Edited by - Levi Fisher on 07/17/2012 14:40:41. A handsome mid-century instrument, this Recording King Model 954 Tenor Banjo has a maple neck and deep arched-back maple resonator with double white binding, both with a nice sunburst finish. RK-U25-BR . Few are even now. Recording King Guitars If you’re looking to play a little piece of American history, look no further than Recording King. Everyone liked it very well. Top Rated. All that term means to me is that my neighbors and friends are out of work because of outsourcing jobs to other countries and pulling down the American economy. Maybe the CEO Alan Liu could answer my question. lazyarcher - Posted - 07/17/2012:  15:07:26, Every time news of new models or new ideas from Recording King surfaces, a wave of negative nellies jump in and crash the party. This is also fully adjustable. I know he was the custom go-to guy for RK a few years ago. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. I didn't refer to anyone as "holier than thou" so relax. Economies need to focus on producing products that they are good at and that are competitive. wfawley - Posted - 07/17/2012:  21:29:38, The thing that has always galled me to the core ... is that every metal part on a Gibson banjo for the last 25 years, with the exception of the tone rings and the tuners (later on) were made in the Czech republic ... but the same people who made the stink here, regard the Gibson banjo as American made. Welcome to OME Banjos! If they can do all this AND save our economy-more power to 'em..If anybody can do it, I KNOW they can.. granderman - Posted - 07/17/2012:  02:52:32. CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! The neck and fretboard are in great shape and this has almost no fretwear. Recording King R-35 vs. R-36 | Best Selling Recording King Models. This is a great package all the way around. There was a great hue and cry as the local fabric mills were being shut down and the jobs were being outsourced to.....North Carolina! He has provided a ton of useful helpful information in the collectors forum. Profits of the U.S. based company that owns the RK brand and the U.S. based retailers who sell the banjos stay in the U.S. and are subject to taxes in the U.S. Made in America at the Deering Banjo factory in California, the Goodtime openback banjo weighs about 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, taking to the beach and provides a vibrant singing banjo tone in any situation. Starting as a house brand for Montgomery Ward in the ‘30s, Recording King’s acoustic guitars, banjos, resonators and lap steels were developed and originally crafted during what many consider the Golden Age of acoustic instrument making. The head is a new Huber frosted head which is set to 90 on a drum dial. Buy with confidence. Includes Original Recording King Hardshell Case. steve davis - Posted - 07/17/2012:  14:22:20, Levi Fisher - Posted - 07/17/2012:  14:39:20. Only a trademark owned by The Music Link Corporation that allows the name to be used on these banjos. This also has some high quality MDT D tuners which costs $300 alone!!! Starting as a house brand for Montgomery Ward in the 30’s, they’ve been mastering their craft ever since. As far as Scotts comments about if china didn't employee the people in the distribution and sales centers I disagree if the manufacturing was centered in the US we would still have distribution centers. RK-OT25-BR. Maybe from your view point in Japan you can find out more than me or you are more computer literate than I am. Recording King M5 5 string Banjo MADE IN USA GREG RICH. I think china has it 's own set of issues and that it is not as stable as they make it out to be. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. I forgot about even making the previous post. Hundreds of quality new and used banjos available. Choose the dexterity - Deering banjos and other brands of banjos are made in a left-handed or right-handed dexterity. The "holier than thou's" tend to be the biggest do as I say, not as I do kind of people in my experiences. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. 404-372-5482. Find a Teacher. The Mastertone style tone ring and flange are of good quality and together give you that sound you expect to hear from a higher priced American made banjo. 'Butch Robins plays "Snowflake Reel"' 13 min, 'Day #3 - "Snowflake Reel" - Butch Robins' 14 min, 'B&D Serenader Silver Bell - looking for more info' 18 min, 'We got a nice complainant on one of our bho pictures..' 18 min, 'Help with music staff symbols and notation' 53 min, 'Banjo tab for Bertysolo delicate attention' 1 hr, Greg..............so let me get this straight................The Chinese Company who owns the Recording King Name, has "seen the light"<. Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. ELITE SERIES. or are you planning on setting up a manufacturing company here in the USA? In essence, the Recording King Dirty Thirties open back banjo is a replica of a cheap banjo from the 1930s, with some modern upgrades. Sorry I missed you. I would suspect that TMLC has existing Chinese Companies  build instruments to their specs. This has a one piece armrest, a Presto style tailpiece and a full size 20 hole tone ring. ​Nice, blame the workers. I could honestly care less where anyone buys anything. If you are on the fence about which model is right for you, take a look at the key differences. OK Guys and Gals, I give up. Either way both Scott and Gregg are great luthiers I believe if they build them here , and the American craftsman has learn their lesson they have helped with the rebirth of American and for that I admire the decision. I did not get in town until early Friday. For government to call businesses greedy ... is the height of hypocrisy.If this country didn't have the worst business climate in the world ... maybe we're not even having this discussion. I prefer to listen to experts. Business isn't about making a product, it's about making a profit. The banjo is all original and includes the original case. The tailpiece cover and hooks are chrome-pla Our bad! This has been professionally set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta. Beginning 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. His work exemplifies American ingenuity and exceptionalism.I was out in the other building grinding some shell and came back in for a cup of coffee. I didn't care for it at all, but to be fair - - it had a really poor and sloppy set-up. ... banjos, ukuleles and more, Recording King's catalog is jam-packed with beautifully-made folk and traditional instruments that display an extremely high quality of workmanship. Todd Taylor’s album "Taylor Made" was nominated for 4 Grammys in 2005and 3-FIVE-N 7 in 2006. These same companies also build instruments under other brand names i.e. Recording King tenor banjo by Gibson #485 In the 1930s, Gibson made a number of banjos for sale by other companies, including mail-order houses such as Montgomery Ward. There were several banjos that were made in the USA by Recording King that are at a much higher level than the standard Recording King Banjo. Kel Kroydon banjos. I think this thread is degrading fast! It's a fact of life that companies are responsible to their shareholders and that responsibility includes making the best product for the lowest cost, be it shoes, TVs or banjos. They help us to show you relevant offers, remember your settings to ease navigation on our website and alert us when the website is slow or unstable. $4999 FREE USA SHIPPING 1996 Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic 5 string Banjo ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Description The Earl Scruggs 49 Classic is a copy of a banjo that was used [...], 2007 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard 5 string Banjo, 2007 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard 5 string Banjo. There was a company in a Pittsburgh suburb that made copper pots and pans ...... only 750 dollars for 3 pcs of cookware ... 6 if you count the lids as seperate pieces ...... for only 750 dollars. Select a brand - Select from Bruce Wei, Fender, Gibson, Gold Tone, Recording King, Washburn, or Deering banjos, which are common brands. If you're looking for an amazing blast from the past, you ought to start your search for the right Recording King banjo with the Dirty 30s models. This is one of these banjos. I will say this, “I’ve never met a banjo I didn’t like” but I only buy ones made in this country. Competitive shipping rates worldwide. Even if chocolate chip is on your mind, our cookies make an important contribution to a great shopping experience. If anyone would know accurate information about this, it would probably be him. recording king banjos made usa on 12/14/2020 Total Views : 1 Daily Views : 0 12/14/2020 Total Views : 1 Daily Views : 0 lazyarcher - Posted - 07/17/2012:  17:43:32. People have been asking Greg to do this for some time. ", Levi I am NOT an expert on this topic, nor does it really raise my hackles. There are other brands as well as unbranded banjos available. Includes Original Hardshell Case. My main banjo is British, bought because it's a great banjo. Greg Rich was the overseer for these projects and was involved in the building. The Elite Hearts & Flowers . Product Description. The R-35 resonator and neck are made with maple while the R-36 resonator and neck are made We are always looking for new inventory. That's what happens when you get home at 3 AM from Nashville! Why didn't I think of that. From the Grand Ole Opry to television and film, The Banjo Man is a world-renown performer and songwriter who plays banjo music where people can hear it. Old Hickory - Posted - 07/16/2012:  15:24:14. Edited by - lazyarcher on 07/17/2012 17:44:32, Randy Escobedo - Posted - 07/17/2012:  18:04:10. It's not the fault of the consumer, and consumer sentiment can't change the conditions on the ground. China is starting to lose jobs to Vietnam and Cambodia! The fretboard is rosewood and this has some nice custom inlay work for the position markers. Where the "owner of the name" is, and where the factory is, are two different things.

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