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Recording King Dirty 30s Tenor Banjo - Open-back

Open-back 4-string Tenor Banjo with Maple Neck, Revebond Fingerboard, and Remo Head
Item ID: TbanjoD30

The Dirty 30s Tenor Banjo from Recording King offers a vintage-style 4-string banjo at a price anyone can afford! If you’re looking for a slim Prohibition-era instrument that can speak loud in the speakeasy, this may be the banjo for you. The Dirty 30s Tenor Banjo features an open-back body with nickel resonator hardware and a premium Remo banjo head. This body delivers wide, airy banjo tone that’s great for tracking, practice, and more. This 4-string banjo is tuned the same as a mandolin or violin, which makes it a great crossover instrument for players looking to add more skills to their toolkit. Sweetwater players love this tenor’s tone and lightweight design; a comfortable satin maple neck makes quick work of fingerpicking, chords, and everything in between. If you’re looking for time-capsule tone at a great price, the Recording King Dirty 30s Tenor Banjo delivers the goods.

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