Recording King RP-342 - Tonewood Reserve Elite - Natural 2023

A super classy Recording King RP-342 Tonewood Reserve Elite Single 0 — from 2023 in natural finish in excellent, if not mint, condition. These are no longer in production and were part of Recording King’s top-of-the-line flagship Tonewood Reserve Elite series in the not-so-distant past. Beautiful sound and fantastic quality.  Includes original factory box. 

The RP-342 is part of Recording King's Tonewood Reserve Elite Series, a line built around the classic pairing of Adirondack Spruce and solid Rosewood — a combination long favoured by acoustic purists for its clarity and warmth. The Single 0 body format keeps things compact and responsive, making it a natural choice for players who value note-to-note articulation over raw volume.

Key Features

• Solid AAA Adirondack Spruce top for warm, projecting acoustic tone
• Solid Rosewood back and sides for rich, balanced resonance
• Single 0 body shape — smaller footprint, excellent string-to-string clarity
• Upgraded boutique-style aesthetic appointments over the standard Tonewood Reserve
• Traditional acoustic construction, no onboard electronics

The RP-342 suits fingerstyle guitarists who need a precise, nuanced response, songwriters who want an intimate acoustic voice for writing sessions, and bluegrass players looking for a traditional tone in a manageable size. The compact body also makes it a comfortable choice for extended playing sessions or smaller performance spaces.