Recording King RPS-7-MBK

I've been looking into small parlor sized guitars for a while and tried various brands and models. With the return policy in mind I gave the Recording King RPS-7-MBK a try. Once I got it home, unpacked it and played it, it sounded far better than I expected for such a low price. And after changing the factory strings to D'Addario Phosphor Bronze 0.11's and playing it daily for a few weeks it really opened up.

To me it sounds and handles far better than all the Gretsch parlor models I've tested in shops locally and I've tested them all.

I've been playing guitars for almost 40 years and I've never before bought a guitar that was so hard to put down. It is excellent for playing finger style (with or without a thumb pick) and even handles strumming in gypsy jazz or swing style really well.

The only thing that could be improved upon is the action of the guitar. And so I did, by sanding down the bridge saddle on a piece of sandpaper. This was only a few minutes work, anyone can do it.

I might consider upgrading the bridge saddle with a Graph Tech TUSQ Saddle somewhere in the future, but all in all it is a great little guitar as it is.

So, if you are in for a fun little parlor guitar, or just want to add another guitar to your life on a limited budget, I would strongly suggest you give this little gem a try.