Recording King RPS 7 Guitar Review | That Old-Time Sound

[@jefferyclark351]

Good playing man and a damn good review. You have convinced me to buy one . Thanks Jeff

[@CesarBenzoni]

Cheers Jeff, really appreciate it! Sure worth it

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I have one of those, a slightly more expensive version with X bracing and solid woods. They have a "cheap" sound that gives them the tone of old-time folk blues players. You make it sound much better than me! Fox guitars are cool too, they make the Kalamazoo models, Oriole is sweet.

[@AustinCasey]

Thank you for playing some Swing! So few guitar reviews play Swing and Jazz. I appreciate it, thank you!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Oh yeah! I miss it as well! Thanks man =D

[@johnastirzaker3109]

That things got an awesome sound for a small guitar. Just ordered one in black.

[@CesarBenzoni]

They have, yeah. And such a great price as well

[@williamgleed8393]

I understand they are based on Recording King guitars from the 30's. They were originally sold in the Montgomery Ward calalog, and are Parlor modfel guitars. I bought two for my Zydeco-blues band, one electric, one not. Cost me less four hundred bucks. They'll pay for themselves. They sound like Robert Johnson's Stella.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Great info William, thanks! They really pay for themselves. I didn't want a pickup that wouldn't give me that natural sound of it, so I got an IRig Acoustic Stage from IK multimedia, and works great for that! Here's a link for a video of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5OnnWCJpp2AjMk

[@MrHarpad]

I love the look and the sound of the guitar!

[@riobluetube]

Received mine 2 days ago and really like it! Action is high, but that's an easy fix. $199!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Great stuff! Nice guitar to have around. Enjoy!

[@karenruby2578]

Nice playing! Thanks for posting this video.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks a lot, Karen! =)

[@andrewcleggguitar]

Great video - subscribed

[@CesarBenzoni]

Oh thanks a million my friend!

[@Motivation_-G469]

I know this is an older video but… can you to a tutorial on your first lick you did? The bluegrass one? It sounded great and would love to know how you played it

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hi there! I might put on the shorts. Is it the one at 1:36? Thanks!

[@Motivation_-G469]

@@CesarBenzoni Yes it is, thanks for responding 😊 I can’t wait

[@RecordingKingOfficial]

Awesome video!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cliffsmith1305]

Nice playing, friend 🙂

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks Cliff!

[@paulcockerill4260]

How was the action out of the box and do you still rate this guitar. I’ve just ordered one today.

[@CesarBenzoni]

It was a bit high for me, then they lowered it down in the shop. I still love it, It's not my main one, but I use it a lot

[@T3L3cast3r]

@@CesarBenzoni I plan on buying one to play slide on. The high action is actually a plus for me :) Thanks for taking the time to record this review!

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@T3L3cast3r that'll work well so! With a higher action you can always get it lowered

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Justin Townes Earle used a lot of this brand

[@CesarBenzoni]

He did, he was one of their artists. Went too early

[@jamesdoctor8079]

My only beef with these RK parlors is how boxy they sound a few feet away, not very good bass projection. However, they sound awesome when micd up close while recording

[@CesarBenzoni]

That's interesting, I'm always playing it so I never heard from a few feet away 😅 Thanks for sharing this, I'll get someone to play it so I can pay attention to this. Cheers!

[@jamesdoctor8079]

@@CesarBenzoni Yeah, smaller body = less projection and less bass. A few feet away this is usually perceived as “boxy”. But when you have a mic up close, the proximity effect of the mic will give a greater sense of low end.

[@williamholmes8339]

I'm learning how to play guitar with this same guitar! my tips hurt! lol

[@CesarBenzoni]

The start is tough! 😂 Is the action comfortable for you?

[@williamholmes8339]

Yes. I'm enjoying this guitar so far. Although I am a true beginner. I've never really held a guitar in 37 years. So I'm not sure what comfortable would feel like. I will update in 2 months!

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@williamholmes8339 Fantastic! Enjoy the new ride!

[@TaartjeMetSlagroom]

@@williamholmes8339 hi, can I ask how your progress is going?

[@tcrossfranco]

Nice review ...

[@CesarBenzoni]

Much appreciated! =D

[@RodneyMachado01]

Wowwwww..... Very nice. (First like)

[@CesarBenzoni]

Many many thanks, primão!

[@romangajdos374]

Thank you ;)

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thank you! =)

[@mauriciodesousa3512]

Excelente Review

[@CesarBenzoni]

Valeu Mauricio!

[@Dougie.Douglas.]

Can you use it like a normal acoustic for strumming and stuff like a normal guitar Looking to get this to look like all Bob Dylans smaller acoustics

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hey Owen! Well, the sound of this guitar is great, but you won't have a full sound like a dreadnought for example. You will have less lows, less brightness but a very powerful midrange and a very punchy sound. With this in mind, it's a versatile guitar that works great for folk music, but won't substitute a dreadnought, if that's the type of sound you're expecting, for example. I hope this can help you! All the best!

[@Dougie.Douglas.]

@@CesarBenzoni so would it be could to strum folk songs like Blowin in the wind Bob Dylan as such?

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@Dougie.Douglas. ah yes, totally. Try look for it in other videos here on KZbin as well to make sure it has the sound you're looking for, but I'm pretty sure it will work for strumming folk songs

[@matiastumama7410]

how are the frets?, do they feel like unfinished or they are just fine? cheers

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hey Matias, on my guitar they are just fine, well finished!

[@CesarBenzoni]

And sorry for the delay, I didn't get the notification. Cheers!

[@gibby6904]

Is it solid spruce top?

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hey Gibby, no, the top is not solid. They have solid tops on the RPS-9 series. Cheers!

[@gibby6904]

@@CesarBenzoni thanks for the answer! I subbed.....

[@tonyanthonyfowler]

I like the gin rickey a little better

[@CesarBenzoni]

Good to know, I have never seen one live, but I'll try it out if I have the opportunity. Thanks!