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Topic: RK-R87-SN. BANJO plus shipping |
steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 11 Jul 2018 9:56 am |
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This is an RK-R87 which is the gold version of the RK-R85. Curly maple neck and resonator. I'm not sure how many of these were made, but it wasn't a lot. This one is #65 and is in excellent condition.
It is Chinese made so if you are looking for a Stelling or Deering this is not it. At $850 plus shipping, it is a very reasonable price for the looks, playability, etc. of a superb banjo at a fraction of the cost of a Stelling or Deering. Price is firm
Thanks,
Steve
Last edited by steve takacs on 13 Sep 2018 12:29 pm; edited 4 times in total |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 1 Aug 2018 7:33 am
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David Ball
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North Carolina High Country
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 2:53 am
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At the time that the Recording King factory was being set up back in the early 2000s, I knew Scott Zimmerman and Greg Rich--the guys behind the creation of the RK banjos and both excellent banjo builders and large scale musical instrument manufacturing experts. Scott, who builds Desert Rose banjos, was responsible for setting up Fender's Japanese operation and Greg was in charge of Gibson's custom shop for many years, as well as the "Rich" of Rich and Taylor banjos.
They both spent a lot of time in China working on building a from-the-ground-up factory for the RK banjos. They both commented that it was the only consulting gig they had ever been on where every little suggestion that they made was taken as gospel and applied to the operation. As a result, the RK banjos, even at their lower price point, are top-notch instruments. I really don't look at them as being at all inferior to the Stellings and Deerings of the world. $850 is a steal for an instrument of this quality.
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 7 Aug 2018 3:51 am Thx for input, David
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That was a lot of useful historical. information, David. I have several parties interested. I would ask $45 for shipping.
Thanks For for working your magic.
Steve t |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 8 Aug 2018 1:40 pm Check in box
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| Yesterday, a Forum member said he would buy the banjo but has not checked today’s PMs so this is an attempt to get his attention. Steve t |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 3:50 am Please communicate
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Eugenio Poppi,
Will you please check your Forum.PMs, You said you wanted to buy this banjo. I’m waiting. Thanks, steve t |
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steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 5:29 pm
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Still no answer Eugenio.
Remember that 8 & 7 D 10 Millenium and Red Stage One I sold you well below market rate? I did because I knew shipping ito Italy would be high.
All I wanted was for you to contact me about when you would pay for thr Recording King. I still have heard nothing. |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Aug 2018 7:08 pm
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| The Recording King Banjo is still available. Thank you, Steve T |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 22 Aug 2018 4:38 pm
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 9 Sep 2018 10:18 pm
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Scott Shipley
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The Ozark Mountains
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Posted 9 Sep 2018 11:33 pm
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This is a killer price on a fantastic instrument, I can't believe someone hasn't snatched this up already!
Don't let the made in China bit scare you, this banjo is at least the same level of quality that went into new Gibsons for the last several years and better than most others.
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 13 Sep 2018 10:43 am
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Heh, Scott,
Thanks for your input.
Steve T |
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Damir Besic
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Posted 13 Sep 2018 12:36 pm
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this is dirt cheap price for a fantastic banjo... if I didn't have all of my cash tide up in steel guitars, I'd jump on this in a New York minute ...
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Patrick Sullivan
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Georgia, USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2018 2:09 pm
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| Interested, pm sent to Steve T |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 13 Sep 2018 2:19 pm Got it Patrick
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| I received it and responded, Patrick Thanks, Stevet |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 16 Sep 2018 3:30 pm Payment info
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Patrick,
Please. check your Personal Messages
Tnx
Steve |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 20 Sep 2018 9:02 am Sale pending
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| Sale pending, b0b Stevet |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 2 Oct 2018 9:54 pm
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| Sold b0b. Thanks.. donation sent |
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