I now have a surplus of RK-OT-25BR, open backs, (of course you all know this model), and a deficit of RK-35's thanks to a cock up from the factory, can hardly freight them back. Those grumpy old men and Vic Meldrew certainly know a thing or two, of course not arriving in time for Xmas hardly helps. Humbug !. *****!!!!!!
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 | primaveranz says:
12/17/2012 11:11:14 PM
I'm still trying to sell an electric travel guitar and Yamaha classical to get the moolah to buy one of those RK-OT-25BRs !
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 | banjonz says:
12/17/2012 11:14:56 PM
The joys of owning a business eh!
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 | NZsteve says:
12/18/2012 12:22:44 AM
No rush, probably have them for the next five years.
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| primaveranz says:
12/18/2012 12:27:02 AM
I need to get one before then ;)
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| NZsteve says:
12/18/2012 12:39:28 AM
Maybe I could use them to build a zimmer frame?
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 | SimonM says:
12/20/2012 1:22:57 PM
What does the "BR" in the model number represent? And how much are they going for?
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| NZsteve says:
12/20/2012 2:03:03 PM
Hi Simon, you have picked up on something I have been wondering about the "R" in BR. RK yes "Rec King". OT old time, 25 - model 2 5 string, (dont think they make 4 string), B - banjo R ?. If this is for a resonator it does not have one its an open back !. The jos are $850. Going to put some decent pics on the website soon. Developing quite a leaning to RK, the 3/4" maple rim is a big factor & the overall build quality, and asthetics classy but not "over the top". Intend putting something on the board about preferred string height for open backs, for different playing styles.
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| NZsteve says:
12/20/2012 2:39:04 PM
Just as an example to the above and asthetics, the use of Nickel hardware as opposed to Chromium seems to highlight subtleties of design asthetics.
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| primaveranz says:
12/20/2012 2:47:22 PM
I wonder what else I can try selling? ;)
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| NZsteve says:
12/20/2012 4:12:03 PM
That Hat !
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| NZsteve says:
12/20/2012 4:16:06 PM
I don't believe it !, also spelled asthetics wrong ! AESTHETICS.
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| primaveranz says:
12/20/2012 4:25:36 PM
If you don't like my hat, it means you don't really need that word anyway ;)
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| NZsteve says:
12/20/2012 4:31:34 PM
Excellent !
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| SimonM says:
12/22/2012 12:15:00 AM
Thanks for the clarification - I was hoping BR might stand for Brass Ring but I guess not.
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| NZsteve says:
12/22/2012 1:01:32 AM
Hi Simon, Looking at the Gold Tone WL-250 White Layde tone ring for next year, but it bumps the price up a lot. You can get open backs with the rolled brass tone ring but its a bit of an in betweener, at the bottom end you can get the Gold Tone cc-50 open back with rolled brass tone ring. The Gold tone MM-150 White Lady is lower cost but without castelated tension ring, plain maple, just doesn't look right for old time. The RK 25 OT and the WL-250 are different design philosophies, either end of the spectrum. RK with 3/4 " rim built like a brick toilet, a diddy tone ring would not do much, and a flat top more bluegrass. The Gold Tone a little over 1/2" and White layde tone ring. Some people find a thin rim uncomfortable and sticks in. The Bob Carlin models have a 12" pot with rolled brass tone ring. Its these different design philosophies for old time I find interesting. On top of that what bridge do you use, tipped or not. I cant see how modern tech designs equate to old time, although tone rings have been around for a very long time.
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