Recording King RO-T16
Quick Take
Street price: ~$500. The RO-T16 stretches every dollar into all-solid wood tone and torrefied-top resonance without boutique markup.
Standout Features
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany body deliver a broken-in, articulate voice.
- Bone nut and saddle with forward-shifted bracing maximize volume and sustain.
- 000/OM body feels comfortable whether you're hybrid picking or strumming.
Ownership Notes
Factory consistency wavers—book a pro setup and stay on top of humidity. Do that, and you're holding the best-sounding sub-$1k acoustic I still recommend.
Our Take:
Recommended
✓ Pros
- ✓All-solid wood construction at an incredible price
- ✓One of the best-sounding guitars under $1000
- ✓Quality materials including bone nut and saddle
- ✓Artificially aged wood improves stability and tone
- ✓Classic design and craftsmanship
- ✓Exceptional value for money
- ✓Will improve with age if properly cared for
✗ Cons
- ✗Inconsistent quality control—may need setup out of the box
- ✗Sensitive to changes in heat and humidity
- ✗Requires more maintenance than some competitors
- ✗Quality can vary between individual instruments
📋 Disclosure
Dealer or business relationship; as an authorized dealer, we have access to this product.
