The Elite Hearts & Flowers

Where the Elite 75 wears the bold geometry of the Flying Eagle, the RK-Elite-76 carries one of the most beloved inlay traditions in bluegrass history — the classic Hearts & Flowers pattern, rendered in mother-of-pearl across both the fretboard and peghead. It's an instantly recognisable emblem of the pre-war golden era.

Beneath the ornamentation, the construction is uncompromising. A classic-style tone ring, true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim, and nitrocellulose lacquer finish give the Elite 76 the projection, sustain, and warmth that define serious bluegrass tone.

The hardware list reads like a checklist for players who know what matters: Gotoh planetary tuners with a geared 5th peg, bone nut, Presto-style tailpiece, and a maple/ebony bridge. The one-piece mahogany resonator and one-piece flange round out a build that punches well above its price point.

Includes hardshell case.

Specifications ResonatorOne-Piece MahoganyRim3-Ply MapleFlangeMastertone-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 Hearts & Flowers-Style M.O.P. InlayInlayCustom Hearts & Flowers-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 Hardhsell Case