Recording King Dirty 30s Minnie Bucker Resonator Guitar – Matte Black
A single-O resonator with a hand-spun European cone and a neck mini-humbucker, built for dry, throaty blues and slide tone that plugs straight into an amp.
Is This the Right Guitar for You
If you chase old-school blues, roots, and slide sound but want the freedom to plug in and add grit, the Minnie Bucker sits right in the pocket. The 9.5-inch hand-spun European cone in its pedestal soundwell gives you that classic dry, throaty acoustic resonator voice, and the neck-position mini-humbucker lets you go from a swampy touch of dirt to full blues crunch when you plug in. The single-O body keeps it compact and easy to hold for long porch sessions or a night on stage, and the matte black finish keeps the whole thing looking as gritty as it sounds. Songwriters who want a distinctive voice, slide players building a first resonator, and anyone who wants something a little cooler in the rotation will feel at home here.
Key Highlights
- Hand-spun 9.5-inch European resonator cone for authentic, dry, throaty tone
- Neck-position mini-humbucker takes you from swampy warmth to blues crunch when plugged in
- Pedestal soundwell with soundposts lets the cone resonate freely through the full body cavity
- Dual f-holes placed to balance bass and treble as they exit the body
- Compact single-O body that is comfortable to hold and easy to carry
- Matte black finish with ivory body binding for vintage vibe with a modern edge
Why You'll Love It
Features
A hand-spun 9.5-inch European cone sits in a pedestal soundwell, backed by a neck-position mini-humbucker and a biscuit bridge with an ebony and maple saddle. The nato neck carries a Contemporary C profile and an ovangkol fretboard on a dovetail joint.
Advantages
The always-spun, never-stamped cone delivers a more authentic resonator voice than budget stamped cones. Being acoustic-electric means you get the same dry tone unplugged and real drive on tap when you plug in, so one guitar covers the porch and the stage.
Benefits
You dial in tone with your hands and your pick attack, not menus, which keeps your playing expressive. The compact single-O body is lighter to carry and easier to hold through a long set, and the matte finish shrugs off fingerprints and stage life.
Great Fit For
- Blues, roots, and Americana players after a vintage voice
- Slide guitarists building or expanding a resonator collection
- Songwriters who want a distinctive tone in the mix
- First-time resonator players who want to plug in and drive it
- Gigging players who need a compact, road-worthy small body
Sound and Feel
Acoustically, the Minnie Bucker speaks with the dry, throaty, slightly swampy character that defines a good single-cone resonator. The f-holes are positioned to let bass and treble exit cleanly, so notes come across articulate rather than muddy. Plug in through the neck mini-humbucker and the picture shifts: roll it back for a swampy touch of dirt, or push it for gritty blues crunch. The Contemporary C neck and 25.4-inch scale keep fretting comfortable, and the single-O body makes it an easy guitar to sit with for hours.
Specifications
Model NumberRPH-R2-E-MBK
SeriesDirty 30s Minnie Bucker
Body ShapeSingle-O
Lower Bout Width13.25"
Strings6
TopSpruce
Back And SidesWhite Wood
BracingPedestal Soundwell
ConeRecording King 9.5" Hand-Spun European
PickupNeck Mini-Humbucker
Neck MaterialNato
Neck ProfileContemporary C
Neck JointDovetail
FretboardOvangkol
Scale Length25.4"
Frets Total20
Frets Clear14
Nut MaterialBone
Nut Width1-11/16"
Bridge ShapeBiscuit
SaddleEbony/Maple
TailpieceMetal
TunersVintage-Style Plastic Button
Body BindingIvory
Fretboard InlaysStencil
Headstock InlayRecording King Decal
FinishMatte Black
UPC840246042323
There is something about a resonator that pulls people in, and this one has it in spades, from the f-holes down to that matte black finish that looks like it has already played a few smoky rooms. If the dry, throaty growl of a single cone is what your music has been missing, we would genuinely love to help you find out if this is the one. Ask us about tone, setup, or how it feels plugged in, no pressure at all. Text or call us at 814-371-5666 and let's talk resonators.
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