Recording King RK 30 - RK R30 - Pro Bluegrass Banjo with Flathead Tone Ring

The RK R30 - Recording King Bluegrass Banjo - The Bluegrass Machine 

This Model was discontinued by the manufacturer.

The upgraded Recording King RK R35 for 899 replaced it. The Recording King RK 35 is the banjo that really forced the RK 30 out of production. The discontinued RK 30's sold for 839 and the RK 35 for 899. Being that close to the same price everyone wanted, and correctly so, the RK 35 for only $60 more.

If I could have sold RK 30's indefinitely for $699 they would be a hot item, they went fast.
Don't let the price fool you though, this RK 30 was nothing like other banjos in the $700 price range and the RK 35 is like not like any other banjo for $899. The only banjo in the same league for the the price point of the RK35 and RK36 is the Goldtone OB 150, that is a great banjo too. Any other Flathead tone ring, 30's Gibson Mastertone style imports with American names stamped on them in that price range like Fender, Washburn, Gretch I can confidently say are not in the same league with the RK R35, RK R36 or Gold Tone OB 150. It's not that the others are bad, they're not, its just the Recording King RK 35 and 36 and the Gold Tone OB 150 are that much better.

RK R30 Professional Banjo with Flathead tone ring, 3 ply maple rim and Gibson Mastertone style tube and plate flange

The RK R30 is basically the same banjo as the more expensive RK R 35 with a flathead tone ring but with the tube and plate flange instead of a one piece flange. Gibson Banjos in the 1920's made their banjos with the tube and plate flange and in the 1930's switched to the 1 piece flange. The tone and functionality is on a par between the RK R30 and RK R 35 for a couple hundred dollars less now.

The Recording King RK R30 sounds great and this price is an amazing deal. There is nothing in banjo even close to this on price for what you get. This is a full fledged bluegrass banjo with a 3 ply maple rim and flathead tone ring that for the price of a beginner banjo with a hoop tone ring.
You would never have to upgrade to have a "real banjo" that you could play in a bluegrass band with if you got the RK R 30.   Ross Nickerson - owner of BanjoTeacher.com

FREE OFFICIAL RECORDING KING DELUXE ARCHED HARD SHELL BANJO CASE
The RK R35 comes with official Recording King Vintage Deluxe Hard Case - FREE
These hard shell banjo cases are exceptional. They have a perfect balance like the old Gibson hard shell banjo cases.The banjo fits in tight which is crucial for safety and there are padded wedges that keep the peg head from moving and perfectly protected. The top of the case is arched for even more protection. This is the same case that comes standard with the more expensive RK R75 or RK R76.
This Deluxe Recording King hard shell banjo case pictured below is FREE with this model! 

List of FREE Items Included with this Banjo

• Free Recording King Deluxe Arched Hard Case
  
• Free Gold Member Lesson Access ($89 value)
  
• Professional Banjo Set up  ($25 value)
  
• Free 5th String Free Capo Spikes ($24 value)
•  Free US Shipping ($30 to $55 value)
  
•  Ross Nickerson Book/DVD/CD ($29.95 value)
•  $30 Intl. AK, HI Shipping Credit
•  Best Price Guarantee - Call us if you find a better one
  
  

Free Beginner Package with the RK R 30 if requested in checkout


Our Beginner Banjo Package includes a Comprehensive 52 page Beginner Banjo Book with a two hour beginner banjo DVD and two audio CDs. You also receive a set of banjo picks, a clip-on chromatic banjo tuner, a spare set of banjo strings and a banjo strap.
Beginners Package - Retail value $79.00

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