Recording King RR-60 Roundneck Resonator, (Used)

The Recording King RR-60 Roundneck Resonator is a steel-string acoustic instrument built around a roundneck body fitted with a single-cone resonator system. Its body typically uses laminated hardwoods with a gloss finish that complements the metallic resonator plate set into the top, which visually stands out with a spider-bridge design. The roundneck version maintains a traditional acoustic playing feel with a standard neck profile and scale length suited for both slide and fretted playing.

The RR-60’s resonator system consists of a spun metal cone that amplifies string vibration through mechanical resonance rather than relying on a wooden soundboard alone. This design produces a distinctive tone characterised by strong midrange presence, pronounced volume and sustain, and a metallic timbre that suits blues, roots, and slide styles. The spider-bridge configuration transfers string energy efficiently into the cone, shaping the resonator’s signature voice while balancing clarity with projection.

Hardware on the RR-60 includes a fixed bridge mounted over the resonator cone, open-gear tuners, and metal appointments that match the instrument’s vintage-inspired aesthetic. Its roundneck construction means it can be played with standard fretting techniques as well as slide approaches, making it versatile for fingerpicking, flatpicking and traditional blues slide work. The combination of resonator mechanics and acoustic body gives the RR-60 a blend of punch, character and traditional roots-music tone.