Recording King Madison Whyte Laydie Open Back Banjo

The Whyte Laydie tone ring gives the OT26 traditional tone with a percussive lilt that's the perfect accompaniment to the classic old-time singing style. The traditional scalloped design is prized for its warm but punchy tone, allowing each fundamental note to speak clearly without distracting overtones — which is exactly what old-time and clawhammer playing demands. Where the OT25 is pure and open, the OT26 has just a little more definition that makes a banjo cut through a vocal or a small ensemble without losing its warmth.

With a hand-rubbed satin finish, a maple neck with adjustable truss rod, and a true steam-bent maple rim, the OT26 is a vintage-style picking machine built to go anywhere. The dual coordinator rods, Remo FiberSkyn head, and Pre-war, classic-style armrest bring a level of modern performance refinement that you don't always find at this price point, while the scooped padauk fretboard gives your fingers plenty of room to work when playing clawhammer tunes.

For clawhammer and old-time players who like a little more sparkle without sacrificing the mellow end of the tonal range, this is the banjo that gets the balance exactly right.

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