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Recording King RAM-3-TS Dirty 30s A-Model Mandolin

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SKU: RAM-3-TS

Product Description

Here's what Recording King says about the Dirty 30s A Style Top Mandolin

The Dirty 30s Mandolin is the perfect instrument for troubadours, songwriters or multi-instrumentalists who want a mandolin that delivers  classic old-time sound without the price tag of a vintage instrument.

The  Dirty 30s Mandolin is a traditional A-style with vintage appointments.  Despite the price, it’s more than an entry-level instrument. We’ve focused on details that other builders in this price range overlook: the f-holes have been specifically shaped for sound aperture and the 1-¾”  body depth was chosen specifically to accentuate its tonal capabilities.

The  solid spruce top gives the Dirty Thirties mandolin classic chop and  projection, while the maple back and sides balance brightness and warmth for traditional old-time playing.

For vintage mojo, it’s stained tobacco sunburst, covered by a thin satin finish. The classic A-style body connects to a comfortable C-shaped neck with an authentic  mini-Recording King Jubilee headstock. Ivory tuners and classy MOP fretboard dots give it a rustic but refined look.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: A-Style Mandolin
  • Top Material: Solid Spruce
  • Back & Sides Material: Maple
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Tone Bar
  • Top Braces: Sitka Spruce
  • Binding: Ivory
  • Finish: Satin Tobacco Burst

Neck

  • Neck Joint: Dovetail
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Profile: Small C
  • Fretboard Material: Revebond
  • Scale Length: 13.7"
  • Frets: 20
  • Inlays: White Dot

Hardware

  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Nut Width: 1-1/8"
  • Tuning Machines: Ivory Button
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Shape: Compensated
  • Saddle: Ebony

Written by James Hurman

Customer Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

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Mr Axel Campbell7th Apr 2024

This is an amazing mandolin for the price. It doesn't have the tone of a top tier mandolin, but the sound it does produce is very nice. The model I received was very easy to play. Lovely neck and fretboard. The finish was great too

Value 5Looks 4Durability 5Sound 4

Trusted Customer12th Dec 2023

My first mandolin, so I can't really compare - but I think it's great. I love the matt finish and the simplicity.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

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