Recording King RPH-R2-MBL – Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator

The Recording King RPH-R2-MBL is a wooden resonator guitar in Single-O format from the Dirty 30s series. This model is designed for players who are looking for an authentic, traditional resonator sound in a compact and visually distinctive instrument, without onboard electronics.

General description
The guitar features a spruce top combined with White Wood sides and back, a construction that delivers a bright, focused tone with strong midrange presence. At the heart of the instrument is a hand-spun 9.5″ Recording King cone, mounted in a pedestal-style soundwell, which provides the classic resonator projection and punch associated with pre-war designs.

The biscuit bridge with an ebony/maple saddle ensures a fast attack and direct transfer of string vibration to the cone. The neck is made from nato and shaped in a Contemporary C profile, paired with an ovangkol fingerboard for a comfortable and familiar playing feel. The guitar is finished in the distinctive Matte Blue (MBL) finish, giving it a bold vintage-inspired appearance.

Playing experience
Thanks to its Single-O body shape, the RPH-R2-MBL is lighter and more compact than many traditional resonator guitars, making it comfortable to play for longer sessions. The sound is raw, articulate, and mid-focused, with excellent clarity for slide work and fingerstyle blues. Without a pickup, this model delivers a purely acoustic resonator experience, ideal for players who value simplicity and traditional tone.

Technical specifications
Model: RPH-R2-MBL
Series: Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator
Body shape: Single-O
Top: Spruce
Sides/Back: White Wood
Bracing: Pedestal-style soundwell
Neck: Nato
Neck profile: Contemporary C
Fingerboard: Ovangkol
Scale length: 25.4″
Frets: 20
Nut width: 1-11/16″
Cone: 9.5″ Recording King hand-spun
Bridge: Biscuit (ebony/maple saddle)
Pickup: None
Finish: Matte Blue (MBL)

Suitable for
Blues and slide guitarists, players seeking a traditional acoustic resonator tone, roots and folk musicians, and anyone looking for a compact resonator with strong vintage character.