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- #59,043 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #181 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars
Part of our Tonewood Reserve Series, the Recording King RD-318 evokes classic dreadnought style, sound and volume thanks to hand-selected tonewoods and vintage styling. The foundation of the 318’s tone comes from select solid Adirondack spruce tops. Adirondack delivers a stiff, loud, lightweight top with powerful fundamental tone and excellent projection. Combine the hand-picked Adirondack tops with select solid Mahogany back and sides, and you have the all-solid basics for guitars that have powered genres like bluegrass and country for decades. We finish the 318 with classy, low-key fretboard dots on the rosewood fretboard, and a classic black pickguard to protect the top. The 318’s classic rosette design and tortoise binding complete the traditional look. For players that need the power and volume that only a dreadnought can provide and still want the warmth and vibrance that comes with premium tonewoods, the RD-318 offers the best of both worlds at a fraction of the price of a vintage instrument.
eloi7
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
I got this model about 6 12 months ago and have played it 2-3 times a week since then, in between playing my D41 and electrics. It has become one of my favorites in that time. Before we were re-locked down, I was able to p!ay it with a guy who had a D35 across from me. The RK more than held its own with the Martin for tone and projection. It was very impressive. The finish on mine is very nicely done. Awesome grain on the Adi top and the mahog looks very nice, not as reddish as mahog on Martin or Tak that I have. I know the fit and finish may not be as perfect as other big name brands, but for the 2K in $$ diff, I have no problem with it. Would def replace it lost or stolen.
Jonathan Watkins
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
This guitar has a great booming sound for the price. The problem (and reason I returned it) is that the finish coating is so ridiculously thick. There were cloudy spots in various places on the guitar which also resulted in small hairline cracks where the frets were installed. This is not something I would accept from a brand new guitar right out of the box.
Jazzkids
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
This Recording King RD-318 is unbelievable right out of the box. Solid Adirondack Top is beautiful on this one and the Solid Mahogany Back and Sides look nice as well. For the money, it would be hard to find a better guitar. It is no slouch in the tone department, deep and resonant. Rings like a bell, quality construction and detail is excellent..... I have both Martin and Gibson Guitars that cost a whole lot more than this Recording King RD318 but again, for the money cost, this guitar is worthy of a place in your stable..... They seem to be doing something right in their China Plant. Nice Wood, Good Construction, Excellent Tone, Well Pleased with this HOSS.....
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