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Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo

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Overview

A beautiful 5-string with vintage styling and rustic elegance.

The Recording King OT25 Madison Banjo is an old-time picking machine, with a steam-bent maple rim, 24-bracket tension hoop, and the clean look of all of our Madison banjos. It's built especifically for old-time players, with features like a scooped fretboard, no-knot tailpiece and old-style Remo FiberSkyn head. Case sold separately.

Features

  • Old time, open-back style
  • Steam-bent maple rim
  • Nickel-plated brass hoop
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Case sold separately

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Specs

OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo Specifications:

  • Model Name: Madison Old Time Open Back
  • Banjo Type: Open Back
  • Tone Ring: none
  • Flange: none
  • Truss Rod: two way, adjustable
  • Rim: 3 ply Steam Bent Maple
  • Hoop: Nickel plated brass, 24 hook
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Inlay: Pearl Dots
  • Nut: Bone
  • Peghead: Recording King Madison
  • Peghead Overlay Black
  • Peghead Inlay: Recording King Block
  • Hooks and Nuts: 24, American threads
  • Rods: Dual Coordinator Rods
  • Tuners: Planetary, white pearloid button
  • Tailpiece: Presto
  • Bridge: Maple/Ebony
  • Head: REMO Fiberskyn, high crown
  • Crown: high
  • Finish: Satin
  • Hardware: Nickel
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