Recording King
Recording King RKT-05 Dirty Thirties Tenor Banjo
- SKU:
- RJ-B16P-59L2
- UPC:
- 840246036827
Description
Recording King Dirty 30's Tenor Banjo: Reviving a Century-Old Tradition for Today's Musicians
The Dirty 30's Tenor Banjo from Recording King elegantly blends a rich history spanning 100 years with the contemporary, robust vibe of the Dirty 30's line. The tenor banjo, which initially gained popularity in the early 20th century, is especially well-regarded for its C-G-D-A tuning. This tuning arrangement excellently accommodates a variety of music styles, including folk, Celtic, and Dixieland music. For musicians seeking a distinct traditional touch to their sonic output or those playing instruments such as the mandolin, violin, viola, or cello, this tenor banjo acts as a perfect crossover instrument.
- Unique Tuning (C-G-D-A): Ideal for folk, Celtic, and Dixieland music.
- Perfect Crossover Instrument: Great for mandolin, violin, viola, and cello players seeking to diversify their sound.
- Road-Ready Styling: Shares the robust and ready-to-travel aesthetic of the other instruments in the Dirty 30's line.
Designed for Performance and Comfort
The Dirty 30's Tenor Banjo continues the signature aesthetic of the Dirty 30's guitars and banjos, sporting a pleasing-to-hold narrow 19-fret neck and a 23" scale that offers an ideal balance of comfortable feel and crisp sonic clarity. The open-back rim features 16 brackets that secure a REMO Fiberskyn head, reproducing the classic tenor sound faithful to its historical origins.
- Narrow 19-Fret Neck: Provides a comfortable grip for players.
- 23" Scale: Delivers an optimal blend of feel and crisp sound.
- REMO Fiberskyn Head: Held by 16 brackets on the open-back rim, it produces the classic tenor sound.
Banjo Q&A
What is a banjo resonator and what does it accomplish?
A resonator is the back, bowl-shaped part of a banjo that helps to reflect the sound out to your audience, thus making the banjo sound louder and brighter. This is in contrast to an open-back banjo, which does not have a resonator.
What is the difference in sound between a resonator banjo and an open-back banjo?
Resonator banjos project the sound toward the audience with more ringing (resonation). Open-back banjos have a more mellow and softer sound, but are sometimes preferred by banjo players of different play styles. Open-back banjos are preferred by old-time clawhammer banjo players, while newer bluegrass players sometimes prefer the louder ringing sound of a resonator banjo.
What banjo should a beginner buy?
We always recommend beginners pick up an instrument that they will proudly play and learn on. For this reason, we recommend banjos which provide a good value, without being cost prohibitive. Fortunately, some big names in banjos have continued to manufacture impeccable, affordable banjos which are perfect for beginners. We recommend beginners look at purchasing the following banjos:
What is the most common type of banjo
The most common type of banjo, especially in the US, is the 5-string banjo. The 5th string of the 5-string banjo is called the "thumb string" or "drone string" because of the clawhammer technique of thumb-picking the 5th string in syncopation with the other 4 strings.
How is a standard 5-string banjo tuned?
5-string banjos are most commonly tuned in "Open G" tuning. Starting from the 5th string to the 1st string, the notes are tuned G, D, G, B, D.
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