Recording King Before & After Brickhouse Guitars Setup

Roger Schmidt does a full setup and demo of before and after on a Recording King ROS11.
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[@AlanStransman]

Roger, I found this video of particular interest as you recommended this very guitar to me last summer and I took your advice....I don't know what the guitar sounded like out of the box but it sounds great now and I'm pleased I bought it.....Also, glad I connected with you....You're clearly a very special guy.....

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Hi Alan. Thanks for the note. I would have prepped it for certain. Glad to hear you are loving the guitar. Cheers!

[@timelwell7002]

I agree, this guitar sounds superb, especially after the thorough set-up.

[@vanrozay8871]

That indeed rings like a boutique instrument. VERY good value.

[@smandez2023]

What a stunning guitar both in looks and tone. Great playing too Roger!

[@maxwellfan55]

I agree, pro set-ups are everything, and this guitar sounds fabulous.

[@matthewmerry2679]

Great work on that guitar, but also great playing. Beautiful!

[@rodneykitchen3869]

Great video thank you. Rod in London

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks! Roger

[@bobmaclean9351]

That review was great! Being open and honest is a big plus. Loved the sound of the guitar.

[@rogerschmidt615]

Thanks Bob! Cheers. Roger

[@ozarkana]

I agree 100%! I have been buying the lower priced "Dirty 30's " model 7 series. The OOO and the single O parlor models, and with some setup work, these low cost guitars sound great!

[@RicardoHardoy]

Yes, you are absolutely right. It sounds like a premium guitar.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks for sharing your impression.

[@hotlov72]

Helps to be in front of a professional microphone too, but yes i am impressed with that line of Recording King guitars,

[@papawrichard3553]

@@hotlov72 I’m impressed with a lot of Recording Kings guitars, especially the new RO328’s

[@papajay111]

I paid 700 for a 2012 RK, ROS627, its a 12 fretter that looks just like a 32 Martin OM28. The V profile neck was hand made complete with the head stock flute. Solid Rosewood/Sitka with ebony fret board and bridge,,,, but the braces were also scalloped so it sounds beautiful just like the Martin.

[@MartinPraetorius]

Wow! I'd buy a guitar off you anytime, if I was anywhere near you! I wish you'd do what you've done, to my RK mandolin, which I love dearly, but it came without a setup and I had to do it myself, having no knowledge other than a good ear. That guitar sounds a treat after you've set it up and it's still brand new, so it'll grow and blossom over time. Great work, and best of luck from Germany!

[@yourbasicguy1098]

Wow! What a difference! Thanks!

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks so much. Cheers. Roger

[@LabhriunnMaciain]

I bought a Recording King Dirty 30's ROC-9-TS a few years ago and I've yet to do any tweeking but I play the thing out at gigs and though the action is a bit high it hasn't bothered me enough to do something about it. I'm about to purchase a Recording King Tonewood Reserve Koa 12 fret 000. I suspect I'm gonna love this one as well. Another guitar. Just bought a Gretsch Electromatic in two-tone Sea Foam Green (that's what I call it. Don't remember what they call it) and it's a beauty. Guitars sometimes are better than friends...

[@0713mas]

Excellent sound and that's certainly a reason to shop there! I've picked up poor playing higher end Gibson J45s or Martin's at my local guitar center, more than once. Also not set up, with old strings and most importantly dried out. Back in the day, you always got a free set up and at least a gig bag if not a hardshell case. Most instrument shops don't even carry cases in store.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thank you kindly for your comments. All the best. Roger

[@coolhandluke2310]

Sounds awesome. You are giving me gas. 😂😂😂

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Great video thanks. I do setups on my guitars and totally agree most need a setup, truss rod, saddle and usually a few high frets. I have the RK single O and it is a fabulous guitar, very loud and has that vintage small guitar tonality. I have wanted a keeper OOO for ages but I have found them a bit wimpy and anemic compared to a dreadnought. I have owned several Eastman OMs but they didn't do it for me. This RK sounds super loud and responsive.

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Just rewatched this video. I ended up buying one of these guitars here in Australia. It joins my other RK, the 9plus Single 0, which is also great sounding guitar.

[@RodFraserMusician]

Awesome! Giving real value to a beautiful instrument and making it sound like it was meant to. Very informative and caring. I wish you were in my neighborhood. I'll definitely be looking closer at a purchase of one of these instruments. Cheers!

[@JR-xx2hz]

Incredible job! A local small guitar shop nearby does not take recording king because of the constant work needed on the guitars, I'm so glad to see you do such professional work on this brand! I just purchased a RD 328 online and I hope it was set up like you guys do lol

[@TheDavidsudock]

Would love to see a full acoustic guitar setup video. Love the channel 🍻 🎸

[@edmoss2020]

Great job on the setup , Sounds amazing.

[@glennjustice2760]

Sir. That was an amazing video. I would describe especially the 11 series guitars as diamonds in the rough. All it needed was some TLC. That was incredible. All of the ingredients where there. They just needed some adjustments. Great job!

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Many thanks Glenn. I like that term - diamond in the rough. Cheers.

[@thomastommy1192]

It does have an awesome great sound. I'd like to have one. Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@fordsrestorations970]

I'm going to buy some more these recording Kings , I've seen the banjos different guitars but I bought the resonator with the mini bucker... just a wonderful size and the neck is awesome

[@kevindonahue7355]

Yes have one at pawn shop think I might get it got look at good first if it turns out good I'll bo so happy that one you fixed was so amazing sounded so nice

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Best of luck!

[@mpythonfecchio]

Thx a lot

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Very good point about your shop, that you take extra time to work on setting up what you sell. 😊

[@martinvanburen3124]

Played a RK git (Dirty 30 series- maybe) at Guitar Center years back (pre covid) and jeez, there wasn’t a bad note on it’s fretboard - it played and sounded fantastic and cost about $400 if memory serves. I almost walked out if the store with it; I probably should have. ✌️

[@Jackstraw1179]

Great video. Guitar sounds really great and you played it beautifully

[@anthonyward8587]

Fantastic review and could not believe the sound from that 000. Cheers from Australia.

[@vangoghtaling1]

I have the same model and same thing wrong with it..but you can tell the great tone it has. I own 4 Recording King guitars because the tone and value is amazing. After watching your video and your beautiful playing, I'm heading to my local luthier to have a proper setup

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Glad that you found this helpful. A proper setup should do the trick. Cheers.

[@paulsmart5199]

Sadly some dealers sell straight from the box without any set up and that then saddles the brand with an unfair opinion by some. I will say however, recording kings are nice bug my money is on pretty much anything by Godin and their family of brands. I appreciate your honesty in the video regarding recording king guitars

[@walterstreet1467]

I probably had one of these back in the Montgomery ward days, I wish I would’ve known about getting it adjusted back then I eventually gave up trying to learn and know fifty years later I am taking lessons at seventy plus 7:19

[@danr5105]

I just got an RD-328 that responded to a setup in the same way. I bought the RD-328 with the thick finish as I live in Tucson (dry) and we use AC a lot. Dried out guitars are a problem. This RD-328 will be my outside guitar. One I know has more tolerance to low humidity than my Martin D16E.

[@davehardy9555]

Don't know about anyone else but my Martin DCPA needed extensive work when I purchase it brand new in a case. Retail shops don't get enough credit for all they do before and after the sale. Had I purchased my Martin through a local retail store I would have probably paid more for it but they wouldn't have let it go out like that.

[@junichiikeda5860]

I wish your shop was in Vancouver.

[@denisgagne102]

You do have the magic touch!

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks!

[@joeshea1010]

fantastic presentation of the set up of recording kings, many thanks!!

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Lovely playing and the guitar sounds loud and lively.

[@BreadLightPray_EWFMgtr]

thank you so much ❕very good explanation and great business ethic in this small world of acoustic guitar enthusiasts❕👍 i have now bought two RK resonators the Maxwell and the bell brass Tricone and they are great values with awesome tones ; i honestly do no think there is a better built acoustic on the market for the price ❕🐊 🐸🍀 - but i wish the cdn shop that sold me the tricone actually bothered to set up the action properly with a lower more easy to play action going up the fretboard as i play fingerstyle only and not slide - i see now your shop would have done so

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks so much for your words of appreciation and sharing your experience. All the best. Roger

[@dwainmcbain5263]

I have 2 RK guitars including that one! Luv them both.

[@USNAVDC]

Great work! It sounds fantastic! Nice video.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Sounds great

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Those Recording King guitars are tasteful recreations of the old designs, as are Loar guitars - supposedly made in the same factory? They are both notorious for needed fret and nut work, however, which can easily cost $150-200, unless you do it yourself. But even if you pay to have a tech do the work for you, it's so worth it in the long run. Cheers from Portland, Oregon!

[@briansmith1760]

Wow. Never heard of RK till today. They sound amazing

[@NeilMcLinden]

I've got on of their older Torrefied top 000 copies, the RO-T16- it's quickly overtaken most of my guitars as my daily player. Super punchy and great note separation.

[@kyleharleyanderton]

I can attest that this is true. My RD-328 after getting it dialed in.. (frets were high 2-5) and changing the pins to bone, is awesome. I had to put a new saddle , because the stock one was too low. Now it's amazing.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks for sharing to this thread. Cheers.

[@kyleharleyanderton]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener sure thing

[@pbarru2440]

Great video. Thanks for posting! I will look into recording king guitars online and get in touch

[@jimmoulton9878]

sweet guitar.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Sounds amazing and I'll be getting one soon even though I have a Gibson Songwriter!

[@michaellaverty1844]

Nice video, you guys seem to care about what you have in your store and your customers.

[@GuillermoCarrasco]

Great job, congrats.

[@PeteHarperUK]

Great video 🎶🎶👌👍

[@inkjob12]

I just ordered there Parlor guitar....fingers are crossed that to much work is needed to bring it to a good guitar. I have a Single-O by RK, it need some work,,,,,but I love the sound of it......Blues box all the way

[@flyemhard]

great video...thx

[@dynamicformsstudio1417]

I love the look and sound of this guitar! Great work! 👏 I’m in Colorado. How can I get one like that?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Hi there. We do have some of these in stock at the moment. Just send us an email to [e-mail] and we can make the arrangements. Cheers. Roger

[@petermartinaitis8166]

Wish you were in the UK.

[@TheHexeract]

I just ordered a single O version.

[@KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt]

It has more of a Yamaha tone to it All well & good. It's curious how often the action will have to be adjusted When it comes that way I own a Martin X full body Laminate It withstands harsh weathers, with the same quality tone of a Martin $720.00 It stays in tune The point that Martin sells $12000. + guitars is that after a number of years even a Martin D- 18 needs attention & they're $2,800.00

[@keithnorvell3583]

Nice

[@medinaredzic9616]

Hello Sir, About 3 Weeks ago I bought a new Recording King RD 318 and i am just blown away with the bass and resonance that this Guitar produces...but i have a qustion about saddel hight or 12 freet strings hight ,what would you suggest it should be for someon who plays it moderat with medium Attack on bass to be able to play without buzz this practiculary Guitar ...thx ..keep up the good work ...

[@nickp4872]

Great playing and awesome sounding guitar for the money! Shows also the importance of good setup. If I may ask how low did you set the action on this guitar? Can it go to 2mm on the low E (no capo)? Also which strings did you use? Can it still ring nice with .011's?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

The string height would be in the area of 2.5 on the bass side and 2.00 on the treble side at the 12th fret. .011 gauge with a truss rod tweak should be no real problem as long as you are not a heavy handed player. Cheers, Roger

[@nickp4872]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener Ok thanks! 2,5mm action would still be high for what I'm used to. Are all these Recording King OM/OOO guitars with wider string spacing up the neck? And also wider neck going up the fret? So not the typical Martin or Eastman neck and spacing by the looks of it?

[@RickMcCargar]

Sounds amazing. Is every Recording King guitar on your website set up in this way, with the fret leveling, recrowning and polishing...bridge/nut fixed?

[@herbmichael5053]

This is convincing

[@stephanr.244]

Wow

[@jeffreybabino8161]

How good is the recording king brand thanks

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Looks great how much is the price thanks sounds great

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Hello Jeffery, Thank you for your comments! This guitar is priced at 679.99 CAD after our set up is completed. Please email us at [e-mail] if you would like to go ahead with the purchase or have any questions you would like to ask.

[@MichaelMcBride58]

Huge difference.

[@impossiblemusicforce]

Great! And is this a picking song? If yes, us it possible to get the name? Zhe guitar is great!

[@brad42948]

You really can't compare a camera mic in a store to a studio setup.

[@roberthale2268]

If the fret ends are sharp and the action is low, it probably needs a good humidification.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

The problem is that they arrive to our shop that way.

[@roberthale2268]

Yeah. Well good luck taking care of those geetars!@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener

[@Al-yf7tm]

How about the pins and saddle? Does it help to change to bone?

[@cchavez248]

What strings did you use here. I switched the stock strings for Elixer Polywebs and I actually don't like the Elixers at all?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

I believe they were D"Addario XT. My first choice noway the D'Addario XS.

[@daw162]

guitars like this are ideal for someone who works on their own guitars. Trouble is, those aren't really the folks who do most of the buying.

[@neilblack1534]

I purchased a 328 and its amazing. I have friends that play taylor, gibson and martin and if I show up to play at a bar they will just come and play mine. I think they dont want someone to tell them my 750$ guitar sounds better then their 3000.

[@johncaper68]

How are they compared to the Seagull S6?

[@staleyexplores]

I'd say an s6 is better in sound quality

[@elsizzle2000]

How would you describe the difference in tone from this and ro 328?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Quite different actually. The RO328 is much darker and woodier and along the lines of the traditional Martin sound. This guitar is open and warm and leans towards the old Gibson sound.

[@elsizzle2000]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener thank you

[@sasquatchlife8836]

RK makes some solid guitars, but Eastman is far superior IMO. If you're looking for a "value" brand. Eastman are just great guitars period, regardless of price.

[@danstune]

Which model is this instrument? Thank you!

[@chrisglover7182]

Ros11 I believe!!

[@danstune]

@@chrisglover7182 Thank you so much! Really nice 👍

[@danwarpula7198]

Roger, you make every guitar sound good, that’s the problem! Furch, Recording King...etc.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Thanks Dan. I do hope these videos help you all hear each instruments attributes.

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

Roger is an excellent guitarist . He is able to show us the abilities and potential of each guitar extremely well. However , having said that , I am struggling to make my decision ..... I am thinking one of his Bridgeport Guitars ...... excellent value , excellent sound , and I love the tonal properties of walnut.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

How do you get rid of that fretbuzz

[@glorioskiola]

Depends what is causing it. Frets might need to be leveled. If the frets themselves are nice and level, then it could just need the truss rod to be adjusted. Possible might need a shim below the saddle if the saddle is too low (or just replace the saddle). If the nut slots are cut too deep, might need a new nut.

[@njcranes]

Did you have to do that to rd328s

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

As I stated in the video, every guitar is a little different, but in my opinion, they all require final setups and certainly better strings.

[@njcranes]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener thanks. I think even higher priced need a little love out of the box sometimes

[@rdickinsondickinson]

Martin pleks the fretts

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Yes. I am sure they do. Whole different price bracket though. No doubt that I would prefer for Recording King to do a better job right at the factory.

[@clawhammer704]

About every new Martin I get I have to get a setup. They'll usually cover the charge if it's done by a authorized Martin repairman.

[@glorioskiola]

Martin charges thousands for the guitars that it pleks.

[@OnlyBelikeWater]

It's electric acoustic ?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Yes. It has a Fishman pickup installed

[@OnlyBelikeWater]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchenerohhh nice. please ... make a video with it amplified.

[@AEKNIVES]

Why make a guitar that sounds good and not finish the frets. I doesn't make sense.

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

I'll second that!

[@hotlov72]

Because they're made in China,

[@herbmichael5053]

XXX🖱️

[@superorangeish]

Who can afford a level and crowning? It defeats the purpose of buying a 650 priced guitar

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

My average prep time is around an hour. Some take less and some take a bit more, but your point is well taken.

[@superorangeish]

@@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener how much for an hour?

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

@@superorangeish Hi again. Our shop rates are all posted on the Brickhouse Guitars website.

[@marktestoni6483]

It’s included in their pricing. I bought the dreadnaught version of this guitar from Roger and is amazing l. Great value and sound for the money. All solid wood bone nut and saddle and he restrings the guitar with high end d’darrios

[@brooklynboy1000]

If you said $300 that’s one thing but $700 isn’t change. I don’t believe a person should have to throw another pile of money because the factory didn’t bother to finish a guitar. Sorry not buying your pitch

[@BrickhouseGuitarsKitchener]

Just to clarify. Our prices are in Canadian dollars. I add about $60.00 for the setup over the regular discounted selling price. I hope this might change your understanding. Roger

[@frederickthompson8686]

Honestly, by the time you start doing a major "forensic" set up, wouldn't you just be better off buying a better guitar? Plus... all that Chinese glue smells funny...

[@saddamdontsurf]

Is it just me or did that guitar nearly morph into a harmonica ?