What's in this box from Recording King? - Unboxing 

Thats crazy I've been looking into this exact banjo for about 2 months and i never expected you to post a video on it. Such great timing.

Jim, you're a treasure. Keep on being you. Loved the unboxing, always an exciting moment to open the case and check out the wonders inside. The RK banjo sounds wonderful! Love from England.

As always, Great video! I have learned so much from you and I am thankful for all you do!

Greetings from Norfolk England Jim. Thanks for that great video, just started playing banjo and love it. You are a brilliant teacher Jim, you have got me playing cripple creek, my first tune on the banjo, thank you. All the best, Rick.

A very exited Jim Pankey!, I would be too I love boxes, thanks for sharing Jim more things I have learnt from you brilliant

My first banjo, that you taught me to play!!!! Thank you so much love your videos brotha!!

Just unboxed my new recording King yesterday and your video was really helpful. Returning my original banjo and purchasing this model there is a huge difference in quality this product is amazing so far and most of my struggles were due to the previous banjo that I had owned. Thanks for all your feedback

Lots of great info. Thank you Jim! Picking up a RKR20 Monday week and will watch this again.

I LOVE my Deering Goodtime II but this one actually has a great sound too. Looks nice as well. I'm impressed.

I got my first banjo back at Christmas I'm really enjoying learning from you also a Georgia boy here thanks for the help maybe one day I'll play for ya

Thank you so much for the strap installation.....going back to my banjo to do it right! :)

Thanks for the unpacking and review,always love when you look down to get your face in Camera ,LOL

Very informative video Jim! Thank you 👍😊

Thanks again for another great video, now I know what and how to set up my RK 20r when it comes in

I just bought one from a music store and I’m excited to get it. It was a floor model, so I hope I don’t have to do a lot of work like you did. I’ve never played before, and am excited!! Thanks so much for the video! ❤❤❤

at first glance of the bag on the couch....looked like a cadaver....😨 I’m sure you’ll bring that banjo to life! It’s beautiful!

Great tips Jim. Enjoyed the video.

Thanks Jim for the video! I also bought a new banjo a few days ago. It is a pleasure to watch your videos, even if it is 5:00 am :-)

Just started lesson one but wanted to know what was in the box🤔. Now I’m glad I watched. I took my resonator off as you showed because I wanted to polish the chrome parts and noticed a nut was missing off one of the brackets!😱. From my local City Mill hardware store I purchased two nuts and I’m back in action. She shines beautiful now so a put a strap on it. When the local music store opens up (closed due to pandemic) I’ll add new strings. It’s a five string Gold tone, beautiful banjo! I like the Beverly hillbilly’s theme song. I want to learn how to play it. Thanks!

great instructional video Jim,

Sounds wonderful!

Great video. Thank you Jim!

I just ordered a RK-20 this video is perfect, thank you

Thanks for these videos! I just ordered the RK-35 from Sweetwater...I mean just like 10 minutes ago! This video is very helpful. I will probably make my own leather strap so this is giving me good info on how to attach it. Excited to get the banjo soon. Now I have to order some pics. Didn't order a case yet as it probably won't be leaving the house for a long time.

Just ordered me one of these yesterday to learn to play. I'm gonna be hanging around for a while

Brilliant jim banjo sounds great 👍👍

like the new banjo Mr. Jim and God bless

Jim, thanks for the video. I just got myself an RK 76 Elite and wanted to lower the strings a bit. This vid helped a lot and eased some fear. Love your approach and have been a student of yours for about 6 months . Have a good collections of songs under my belt and will continue through your library. Thanks for everything!!

Hey Mr. Jim, I have two teenage boys that love watching your videos and learning how to play tunes on their banjos with you. We were wondering if you could make a video on how to play the banjo solo in 1 Corinthians or if you knew where it could be learned. Thanks for all you do. You are appreciated.

I bought a new Gold Tone OB 250 and unpacked it it the bridge was set perfect and was in tune except for 2 strings I love it sounds great

Thanks for the video!

Fantastic very entertaining and useful video..

Wow Jim, I've had my banjo for two years but I never thought about taking it to bits! I have quite honestly not had a good look at it.

Welp, you steered me in the direction of RK and because I bought the R20 this video showed me how to play with it "righter" TY

Awesome video! It's been a while:)

That was a pretty little piece you played starting around 10:10. I feel like I should know the name of the song but it escapes me. Now that I can play a little bit I'm always looking for tunes that don't sound like I'm a hurry to finish 'cause I need to use the bathroom (thanks a lot Earl for being such a speed demon!).

Thanks for the video Jim. I'm in the market for a banjo and don't know if I want to play clawhammer or 3finger skruggs style. I love the look and sound of the recording King songster, and hearing the little bit of it with the resonator removed (yours is the o ly video I can find of it) makes me think this is the one for me. If I want to play open back I could pop the resonator off and maybe use a mute if I had to.

Man Jim, what a pretty banjo

thanks Jim,från Sweden

I've been looking at the same banjo . Sounds great.

Hi Jim just watched you fitting a new strap could you tell me where i could get one of these as i like the look of it thanks a lot. just love the way you explain things in a very easy to follow style.

I wish a banjo would randomly appear at my house

Just got mine today!

Thanks for reposting this video Jim

Liking the new banjo Jim, thanks for sharing your tips. Quick question, what’s your thinking for running the strings over the tail piece, just personal preference? Haven’t seen it done that way before. All the best from the U.K.

Jim I bought a strap that you have to loosen 2 hooks all the way and put the hook through the strap. Just had it set up is this going to be a worry for my head tension when I put the strap on.

Beautiful banjo bro the inlay is awesome, you had me on this one till I saw the single coordinator rod, I just don’t know about the singles, you have me convinced on the RK’s, I play a GoldTone and I just like the stability of the dual coordinator rods, or is there an upgrade on the single coordinator rod that makes them hold the neck a lot more stable I did notice the screw on the heel of this one you got, what’s the screw for?

Hi Jim, I got my new banjo some time ago and until I saw this video had no idea on the setup process you show here so thanks. I have a question on straps, due to a motorcycle accident some years ago and a couple of subsequent surgeries I cannot tolerate the strap across my left shoulder (I have a right had setup) is there another option for straps or possible to use the other shoulder? Thanks

Hey, Jim, great video! Now...I noticed that 5th string spikes didn't come installed. Did you order the banjo that way, or do you put your own on...OR, do you use another method of capoing the 5th string?

I was also wondering if you could do some videos on banjo cleaning or part replacement on banjos.? (:

Jim .Just read the specifacations for the RK20 banjo and it states that there is a Tone Ring looks well hidden !?.

Hey Jim where did you get the nice banjo strap? Always enjoy your videos.

sorry again i .. what kind of thumb pick do you use? it sounds very crisp, clean and bright .. it always sounds rather dull to me ..

:D @ 12:18 "Don't use that... just don't" lol

Hey Jim, I'm going to the North GA mountains tomorrow and it's supposed to be cold. Do you have any advice on how to tune my banjo in cold weather? I don't want to break my strings. And any advice on how to keep it in tune? Thanks, Love ya!!

Jim can I use a set of EJ 55 strings on my Deering ? Will this help the sound ? What is your favorite tuner type and brand ?

Hey Jim, have you used any Banjo Bridges where the string slots are off set? Why would “they” make a Bridge that’s off set? I have a Goldengate GB-5 1/2. It seems that the 3rd string is 1/8” behind the #1 & #5 string and 1/16 behind the #2 & #4 string.

What make putting the strings over the tailpiece the correct way verses under the tailpiece?

Hey, Jim. I know you have or had an RK-35 as well. Can you compare the 20 and the 35? I have an RK-35 and just find it too heavy. Love the sound and playability but not the weight. Would I notice a huge difference if I sold my 35 and bought a 20? Jim

It's a great banjo for the money

Hi Jim I"ve been playing for about 3 months now and I'm wondering what kind of picks do you use. I just don't really like the ones I have but if I get more I want to make sure there good ones.

Technical question... This is said to have a hoop in it.be modified with parts to sound like the RK 35 and if so how?

Hi Jim am getting a new banjo, the company said the drum needs to be tightened when it arrives how do you know how tight ?

Hey Jim I am going to buy an RK-R35 Recording King and wanted to see if you suggest an online store to get it from? I was looking at Banjo Ben?

Hello Jim , what kind of tuner are you using? Thanks

How do you put spikes on the neck?

You're quick. Changing strings for me has always been dreadful. Thanks for the tips

I heard that the bridge shouldn’t be all straight, is that completely wrong?

Hello, I was wondering if you could play Dixie the confederate anthem on your banjo. In the key of D.

Which model is this , can you link it to their site

How do you make a music link account? There is no option to create an account on their website.

🤔😊👍, never get why folks would have a strap that ‘rattled’ if they were ever going to perform or record!

So after 2 years what do you think about this banjo now?

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