A five-string open back banjo from Recording King’s Madison Series, with a scalloped Whyte Laydie-style tone ring, a 2-ply steam-bent maple rim, a scooped padauk fretboard and a Remo FiberSkyn head. Built for old-time and clawhammer players.
Recording King RK-OT26-BR Madison Whyte Laydie Open Back Banjo
The Recording King RK-OT26-BR Madison Whyte Laydie is a five-string open back banjo with a scalloped Whyte Laydie-style tone ring, a 2-ply steam-bent maple rim and a scooped padauk fretboard. It is built for old-time players, and for clawhammer players and singers who want a traditional tone with a little more punch.
Recording King describes its voice as a traditional tone with a percussive lilt: warm but punchy, with each fundamental note speaking clearly without distracting overtones. Recording King says that suits old-time singing and clawhammer playing.
Specifications
| Model | RK-OT26-BR, Madison Series |
|---|---|
| Strings | Five |
| Back | Open back, no resonator |
| Rim | 2-ply steam-bent maple |
| Tone ring | Whyte Laydie-style, scalloped |
| Head | Remo FiberSkyn |
| Neck | Maple with adjustable truss rod |
| Fretboard | Scooped padauk |
| Tension hoop | 24-bracket |
| Coordinator rods | Dual |
| Armrest | Pre-war, classic-style |
| Tailpiece | No-knot |
| Hardware | Nickel-plated |
| Headstock inlay | Star |
| Finish | Hand-rubbed brown satin |
| Made in | China |
