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(USED) Recording King Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator Parlor Acoustic Guitar - Brown Burst

Used - Excellent Condition

Recording King Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator Parlor - Brown Burst

Big, dry resonator bark in a comfortable parlor-sized body. Built for blues, slide, folk, and songwriting with instant vintage vibe.

Single-O parlor body 9.5-inch hand-spun resonator cone Biscuit bridge snap Bone nut 25.4-inch scale

Why you will want this resonator

Some guitars sound "nice." Resonators sound like a statement. The Recording King Dirty 30s Single-O gives you that classic, throaty punch that cuts through a room - perfect for slide lines, rootsy rhythm, and front-porch fingerpicking that still projects when the band gets lively.

  • Feature: 9.5-inch hand-spun resonator cone in a pedestal soundwell
    Advantage: Fast attack, focused midrange, and that unmistakable metallic "bark"
    Benefit: Your parts stay clear and loud without needing electronics.
  • Feature: Biscuit bridge design
    Advantage: Adds bite and definition for slide and blues phrasing
    Benefit: Notes pop with attitude - great for Delta-style riffs and gritty leads.
  • Feature: Compact Single-O (parlor) body with f-holes
    Advantage: Comfortable to hold and quick to respond
    Benefit: Easier long sessions, couch practice, and travel - with real resonator presence.
  • Feature: Bone nut and a modern C-profile neck feel
    Advantage: Solid tuning stability and familiar playability
    Benefit: You can jump between standard fretting and slide without fighting the guitar.
Condition (Used):
From the photos, this guitar presents as clean and well cared for, with the hardware and finish looking sharp. As with any used instrument, it may show light, normal signs of handling. If you would like a detailed walk-through of any specific area, call or text us and we will gladly help.

Specifications

Model RPH-R1-BRB (Dirty 30s Single-O Resonator)
Body Shape Single-O (parlor style)
Top Spruce
Back and Sides White wood
Neck Nato
Neck Profile Contemporary C
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 25.4 in
Frets 20 total (14 clear of body)
Nut Width 1-11/16 in (1.68 in)
Nut Material Bone
Resonator System 9.5 in hand-spun cone, biscuit bridge, pedestal soundwell
Electronics None
Finish Brown Burst
Best for:
Blues and slide, roots rock, folk songwriting, punchy rhythm parts, and players who want resonator tone in a comfortable small-body guitar.