The Elite Flying Eagle

The RK-Elite-75 is Recording King's most faithful tribute to the legendary pre-war banjos of the 1930s. A classic tone ring and true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim give the Elite 75 that explosive, focused voice that serious bluegrass players spend years chasing. Add a nitrocellulose lacquer finish and the construction credentials speak for themselves.

The 27-3/8" scale delivers extra punch, while Gotoh planetary tuners with a geared 5th peg keep you rock solid in tune. A bone nut, Presto-style tailpiece, and maple/ebony bridge reflect the kind of component choices that define instruments a tier above. The bound ebony fretboard is dressed with custom Flying Eagle-style mother-of-pearl inlay, and the vintage double-cut peghead carries the same inlay work.

Includes hardshell case.

Specifications ResonatorOne-Piece MahoganyRim3-Ply MapleFlangePre-war Style One-PieceHeadRemo Frosted Head, 11" High CrownTone RingMastertone-StyleTension Hoop24-Hook Brass Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks and NutsCoordinator Rod(s)Dual 1930's StyleNeckOne-Piece Slim Profile MahoganyFretboardBound EbonyHardwareNickel-PlatedTailpiecePresto-StyleBridgeMaple / Ebony; 5/8"NutBoneFret MarkersCustom Flying Eagle-Style M.O.P. InlayInlayCustom Flying Eagle-Style M.O.P. InlayPegheadDouble-Cut Recording KingOverlayEbony Peghead Overlay with Mother of Pearl InlayTunersGotoh Planetary Tuners With Geared 5th PegBindingIvoroidScale Length27-3/8"ArmrestIncludedFinishGlossCaseIncluded Vintage Hardshell Case