We've built the USA Series M5 banjo entirely by hand in the USA with top-shelf woods like the Eastern curly maple neck and curly maple resonator. Our original Fan-style fretboard inlay and hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer round out the M5's impressive set of professional features. Recording King Vintage Hardshell case included.

Model: RK-M5

Resonator: Curly Maple Back & Sidewalls

Rim: 3-Ply Recording King Maple

Flange: One-piece Prewar-style Pot Metal

Head: Remo Frosted Head, 11" High Crown

Tone Ring: 20-hole Bell Brass Flathead

Tension Hoop: 24-Hook Brass Notched; Round American Threaded Hooks and Nuts

Coordinator Rod(s): Dual 1930?s Style

Neck: Eastern Curly with 2-way Adjustable Truss Rod

Fretboard: Rosewood; Bound

Hardware: Nickel-Plated

Tailpiece: Presto-Style

Bridge: Maple / Ebony; 5/8"

Nut: Bone, 1-3/16" Width

Fret Markers: Fan Style M.O.P. Pattern Inlay

Inlay: Fan Style M.O.P. Pattern

Peghead: Original Recording King

Overlay: Ebony

Tuners: Five Star Planetary Tuners and 5th String Peg

Binding: Antiqued

Scale Length: 27-3/8"

Armrest: One-Piece

Finish: Nitrocellulose Honey Burst

Case: Recording King Vintage Hardshell