mikehalloran - Posted - 01/11/2013:  08:07:42

Wow, looks like USA made Recording Kings are coming soon.

banjohangout.org/topic/251683/1

Major announcement at NAMM, maybe?

With all of the talk on the other thread about their construction, people want to know:

Will these be available direct or through dealers only?

Is the first run spoken for or will some be available soon?

Edited by - mikehalloran on 01/11/2013 08:12:12

Old Hickory - Posted - 01/11/2013:  08:21:29

Hey, Mike.  On page 4 of that discussion, Greg says:  

"Take your pick of either the M-5 or the M-7 for the MAP price of  $2995.00 includes a HSC    see your authorized Recording King dealer."  

And further down the same page, Mark Bramlett of Banjo.com says:

 "...we obtained model M-5 serial number 001 and model M-7 serial 001.  They will be available for sale at Banjo.com a few days after I pick them up at SPBGMA.  The price will be $2995.00.  We're proud to represent these new American-made instruments."

grich - Posted - 01/11/2013:  10:03:37

Hi Mike and everyone - 

For the RK USA pieces, we are only selling these through authorized US dealers.

The Recording King M5 and M7 are now stock, production, US-made pieces.  These will be available to order on an ongoing basis similar to our current production models.  The Custom Shop will have a very limited number of one-of-a-kind pieces throughout the year.

We often get this question about selling direct, but The Music Link has always protected retailers and our business is still run 100% through stores.  We do this for two reasons: 1) so the stores can continue to have unique offerings and always be an important part of their local communities; and 2) so that these instruments can be played and tested before purchase by the eventual owners.  No down payment or direct shipping is needed.

We hope the players will support their local stores - I've always felt as a banjoist, supporting your local store is extremely important - especially nowadays!

Vapor - Posted - 01/11/2013:  21:53:07

Can you tell me who the local store is in Wisconsin.  If there is not one in Wis, what is the closest to Wisconsin.

Thank You

Edited by - Vapor on 01/11/2013 21:54:36

dmiller - Posted - 01/11/2013:  23:47:41

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Originally posted by grich

Hi Mike and everyone - 

(snipped for brevity - - -)

We often get this question about selling direct, but The Music Link has always protected retailers and our business is still run 100% through stores.  We do this for two reasons: 1) so the stores can continue to have unique offerings and always be an important part of their local communities; and 2) so that these instruments can be played and tested before purchase by the eventual owners.  No down payment or direct shipping is needed.

We hope the players will support their local stores - I've always felt as a banjoist, supporting your local store is extremely important - especially nowadays!

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Nice!!  That really shines. I'm not in the market for a new banjo,

but I like the idea of supporting the "local merchant". 

Tyler Owens - Posted - 01/12/2013:  00:32:00

These look great Greg...how many more models are you going to come out with? I also would like to know if you will have an option of getting the M5 with the M7 inlay pattern and the gold plating....another question ....is Elderly Instruments going to get one soon.

mikesven - Posted - 01/12/2013:  06:32:11

Will any of these be making their way up to the Toronto area (Ontario, Canada)? I have been to a few different retailers and they never seem to have Recording King banjos in stock.

Levi Fisher - Posted - 01/12/2013:  07:56:08

WHAT!!!!!! AMERICAN MADE RK'S AT A REASONABLE PRICE??????  "Gull darn it Greg" that is disappointing in a number of ways:

1.  Who am I "gonna pick on know"?

2.  You are actually supporting "local merchants"???......................brings tears to my eyes

3.  I may actually have to put you on my Christmas Card list. 

4.  I find myself"strangely" interested in playing one of these new American Made RK's (if you send me one I will do a review, like Panky did for ya'll )

5.  I'm not sure my "old heart" can take the surprise of all this new revelation!!!!

I have to go to my room now and meditate......................  Levi

BANJO TONY - Posted - 01/12/2013:  13:47:03

Hi Greg,if you ever make it to the east coast NYC,Long Island I would like to take you to two very good music stores on Long island. did you know that Bluegrass & old time music is very big in Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan,take care Tony.

grich - Posted - 01/13/2013:  08:29:31

Vapor

Retailers will be able to see , play and order any of the new USA made banjos at the winter NAMM Show

starting Jan 24th - 27th or they can call their Music Link sales rep and place an order now.

I would say by the first week of February we should be able to post a current list of retailers who will be stocking our USA banjos. 

ty3993us

The M-5 & M-7 will be standard production models , however you can email me with any changes you

want to make to a stock model ( Inlay , Engraving , Gold Plating , Binding , Finishing ..etc ) for a quote ,

however it will still have to be purchased thru an authorized Recording King dealer.

Mikesven

Vesna Tomic" <vtomic@axlusa.com>  handles international sales , you might want to email her and ask .

Tyler Owens - Posted - 01/13/2013:  11:26:39

Thanks Greg......I was hoping to have that option

Levi Fisher - Posted - 01/13/2013:  14:56:52

quote:

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Originally posted by grich

 

Vapor

 

Retailers will be able to see , play and order any of the new USA made banjos at the winter NAMM Show

starting Jan 24th - 27th or they can call their Music Link sales rep and place an order now.

 

I would say by the first week of February we should be able to post a current list of retailers who will be stocking our USA banjos. 

 

 

ty3993us

 

The M-5 & M-7 will be standard production models , however you can email me with any changes you

want to make to a stock model ( Inlay , Engraving , Gold Plating , Binding , Finishing ..etc ) for a quote ,

however it will still have to be purchased thru an authorized Recording King dealer.

 

Mikesven

 

Vesna Tomic" <vtomic@axlusa.com>  handles international sales , you might want to email her and ask .vtomic@axlusa.com>

 

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<vtomic@axlusa.com>HELLO GREG!!!!! ARE YOU OUT THERE????WAKE UP, YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DREAM!!!!!! Please tell me you didn't write these above comments....................they seem too normal!!!!!and way out of character for you.  I don't understand, are you on new meds??Or what??  I'm still looking forward to the new "jo's" 

grich - Posted - 01/13/2013:  15:16:49

It's hard to answer those questions in cartoon form ....

By the time this project is done I'll need some meds ..... 

Levi Fisher - Posted - 01/13/2013:  15:29:08

quote:

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Originally posted by grich

It's hard to answer those questions in cartoon form ....

By the time this project is done I'll need some meds ..... 

 

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 OK then!!!!! Glad to hear you are alright

Vapor - Posted - 01/13/2013:  22:02:38

Thanks Greg.  I am not aware of any dealers in Wis, which if there was one, I would go to.  Maybe I will have to go into business.  I was hoping to find one to try one of these out.

faulknej - Posted - 01/14/2013:  13:24:30

I think Greg has his CEO hat on instead of his Public Affairs (read: loon)one.

Seriously, I feel really bad about the Elite I'm never going to buy now. The banjo jar just got a lot bigger for that M-7. Cause damn... it's SWEET!

grich - Posted - 01/14/2013:  15:40:17

This USA stuff is going to be a nightmare for me   And answering serious questions about these banjos is really

going to take time away from my cartoon work ! CAUSE DAMN

Edited by - grich on 01/14/2013 15:42:50

teletodd - Posted - 01/15/2013:  10:07:22

The USA made Avalon with the dancers on the headstock is for sale at Elderly. Lots of pics.

nittio - Posted - 01/16/2013:  13:45:20

Hey Greg what kind of finish is on that banjo ? What color would you call that? Very cool!!!!!

banjotom5 - Posted - 05/03/2013:  13:30:06

quote:

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Originally posted by grich

Take your pick of either the M-5 or the M-7 for the MAP price of $2995.00 includes a HSC

see your authorized Recording King dealer

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The RK77 Gold Plated model for MAP price $1899 blows these away. Greg just lowered the price of the american made RK by a grand plus some.

Read here banjohangout.org/topic/261956 Your the best Greg

desert rose - Posted - 05/03/2013:  17:45:18

Actually NO. The RK gold Elites are MADE IN CHINA completely just as all Elites are and have been. They are ASSEMBLED and setup in California only, thats the only difference.

The M5 and M7 are MADE IN USA, neck, wood rim and resonator completely

Greg clarifies this as well in the linked discussion

Scott

banjotom5 - Posted - 05/03/2013:  18:04:03

The Recording King website is deceptive. The RK77 is not USA  recordingking.com/products/ban...-elite-77

grich - Posted - 05/03/2013:  19:00:14

I have to say I kind of agree with you , I think they should have another section to display banjos that are assembled in the USA rather than built in the USA

I'll bring it up to them ..... 

Greg

BoneDigger - Posted - 05/04/2013:  06:50:52

I would love to have one of the American made Recording King banjos. Unfortunately, my wallet, ad my wife, won't allow it. But, my RK35, regardless of where it was made, is a GREAT sounding banjo!

Todd

teletodd - Posted - 05/06/2013:  19:49:59

Again, I disagree, the website isn't deceptive. What a gorgeous banjo!

The Pope - Posted - 05/07/2013:  10:25:50

Good on you, Greg! Let R-K stand on it's own merits with full disclosure on where it was built or assembled. No worries, you'll sell a bunch...

Cabin_Hill - Posted - 05/07/2013:  11:47:44

quote:

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Originally posted by grich

 

I have to say I kind of agree with you , I think they should have another section to display banjos that are assembled in the USA rather than built in the USA

I'll bring it up to them ..... 

Greg

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Even Greg agrees

If you have a problem with any companies deceptive practices here's who to contact. A simple e-mail will be addressed & investigated promptly. Mr Ecklund knows all about & who's involved with the deceptive wording practices of Recording King & Music Link company. The more complaints the faster the problem can be solved.

Steve Ecklund, Investigator

Division of Enforcement

Federal Trade Commission

600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20580

Phone: 202-326-2841

Fax: 202-326-2558

Email: secklund@ftc.gov

Tommy5 - Posted - 05/07/2013:  17:48:54

i can't see what difference it makes, where the parts are built U.S, or China I am sure that the sound won't be any different.

desert rose - Posted - 05/07/2013:  20:30:13

Cabin Hill, thats not going to help the sales of YOUR banjos at all. Greg already publically agrees.

Go back to lurking in the shadows

Scott

Old Hickory - Posted - 05/08/2013:  06:24:58

quote:

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Originally posted by Cabin_Hill

Mr Ecklund knows all about & who's involved with the deceptive wording practices of Recording King & Music Link company. The more complaints the faster the problem can be solved.

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Which begs the questions:

- What is the problem that needs to be solved?

- What are the deceptive wording practices of Recording King and The Music Link?

- How do you know what Mr. Eklund knows?

teletodd - Posted - 05/08/2013:  09:15:18

What banjos does cabin hill sell?

Banjophobic - Posted - 05/08/2013:  09:19:09

quote:

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Originally posted by teletodd



What banjos does cabin hill sell?

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They are called "Conspiracy Banjos" I think.....

teletodd - Posted - 05/08/2013:  09:33:36

I googled conspiracy banjos and came up with links to JFK and Area 51.

Gillis Cashman - Posted - 05/08/2013:  10:06:31

The conspiracy in video  funnyordie.com/videos/0ce73748...-ed-helms

The Pope - Posted - 05/08/2013:  10:49:00

"Come out of my taco!" 

Tomcat - Posted - 05/23/2013:  00:44:15

Dear Greg, Where do baby's come from?