New classic acoustic guitars debut from Recording King

Event Details

Recording King RD-227 classic dreadnaught guitarRecording King has announced the launch of a new series of acoustic, dreadnaught guitars based on the designs of the heralded pre-war flattops. These three new families of guitars (Classic, Contemporary and Historic) will be introduced sequentially, starting with the Classic line late this summer.

The Classic line will offer both solid top and all solid wood guitars, with more ornate appointments available on the solid wood models.

From the Recording King site:

All models feature fully scalloped forward-x bracing for tonal resonance and strength, a solid Sitka or Engelmann spruce top, solid or standard mahogany or rosewood back and sides, a one-piece mahogany neck, grained ivoroid binding and an ebony fretboard and bridge.

Retail prices will begin at $329 for solid top and $549 for all solid models.

About the Author

Picture of John Lawless

John Lawless

John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2004 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.

Join the Conversation!

Use your preferred account (Facebook, Google etc.) to login below and leave a comment. We want to hear from you!

Explore More Bluegrass...

More photos from Mount Airy Fiddlers 2026

Read More

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is now just Bronwyn

Read More

Jenna Lea from the Chris Davis Band

Read More

#1 Bluegrass Music Charts

Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

Recent Comments

Get Our Newsletter

Enter your email below to stay in the loop with Bluegrass Today!

Search Bluegrass Today