Detail 01
Open-back body
The banjo is specified with an open-back body.
Product detailSKU #1390232633843
Recording KingRKO-3S Open-Back Banjo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The RKO-3S is a right-handed, five-string open-back banjo with a maple neck, Remo banjo head, 11-inch pot, and 22 frets. Its matte brown finish, dot inlays, traditional tuners, bound rosewood fretboard, and peghead logo give it a vintage-led presentation. The lightweight design suits players carrying an instrument between songwriting sessions, folk sets, and other acoustic performance settings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Singer-songwriters bringing an open-back banjo into acoustic writing sessions and live sets.
- Folk artists and troubadours who want a lightweight five-string banjo with vintage-inspired details.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a closed-back banjo.
- Left-handed players.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
11-inch pot
It uses an 11-inch pot.
Detail 03
Maple neck with C shape
The maple neck is listed with a C profile.
Detail 04
Adjustable truss rod
Neck relief can be adjusted for different playing styles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the scale length before purchase: the description gives 26-3/4 inches, while the specifications list 26 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the RKO-3S have?
It has five strings.
02Does it have an open back?
Yes. The RKO-3S is an open-back banjo.
03Can the neck relief be adjusted?
Yes. It has an adjustable truss rod.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 26
- Neck Shape
- C
5 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Not applicable Back &
- Body Finish
- Matte brown
- Body Type
- Open-back
- Country of Origin
- China
- Neck Wood
- Maple
