Songster Resonator Banjo

Built in the same workshops as the top-line Madison and Elite banjos, the RK-R20 punches well above its price class in both sound and style.

The mahogany resonator and neck combine with a rolled brass tone ring and gloss finish for true banjo tone and vintage bluegrass authenticity that's rare at this price point. The original Recording King hex-stamped flange design is a nod to the brand's storied history. The tailpiece, armrest, head brackets, and tuning pegs are shared with the more expensive R35 and R36, so the playing feel is familiar territory for anyone moving up the range later.

Mother-of-pearl peghead inlay and heart-shaped position markers give the Songster a look that belies its price, while planetary tuners and a maple/ebony bridge deliver the kind of tuning stability and tonal transfer that players need when they're still finding their feet.

Sharp attack, traditional resonator voice, and a build that means business — the Songster is the right foundation for anyone ready to take bluegrass seriously.

Specifications ResonatorMahoganyRimMulti-PlyFlangeRK Hexagon, Nickel-PlatedHeadREMO Head, Coated, Medium CrownTone RingRolledTension Hoop24 Bracket NotchedCoordinator Rod(s)SingleNeckMahoganyFretboardRevebondHardwareNickel PlatedTailpiecePrestoBridgeMaple / EbonyFret MarkersHearts and FlowersInlayHearts and FlowersBindingIvory ColorScale Length26-1/4"ArmrestMatertone StyleFinishGloss