Detail 01
Mastertone-style tone ring and steam-bent 3-ply maple rim
These are the banjo's listed professional components.
Product detailSKU #1500000366138
Recording KingThe Elite Hearts & Flowers Mahogany Resonator Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Recording King's RK-Elite Hearts & Flowers is a natural mahogany resonator banjo modeled after Mastertone banjos from the 1930s. Its build pairs a Mastertone-style tone ring with a true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim, while the double-cut Recording King peghead and Hearts & Flowers-style inlay carry the vintage visual direction. The 27-3/8-inch scale is described as delivering extra punch, combining traditional styling and sound with modern power. The neck has a D shape.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a resonator banjo with 1930s Mastertone-inspired design details.
- Banjo parts where the 27-3/8-inch scale's added punch is part of the desired response.
- A traditional-looking instrument with Hearts & Flowers-style inlay and a double-cut peghead.
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
27-3/8-inch scale
The scale is described as delivering extra punch.
Detail 03
D-shaped neck
The neck profile is specified as D shaped.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What type of banjo is the RK-Elite Hearts & Flowers?
It is a mahogany resonator banjo.
02What is the scale length?
The scale length is 27-3/8 inches.
03What rim construction does it use?
It uses a true steam-bent 3-ply maple rim.
04What is the neck shape?
It has a D-shaped neck.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Brown
