How popular isRecording King?
In September 2026, people searched for Recording King by name about 4,200 times worldwide, a 6.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.34% of all global banjo brand searches, placing Recording King eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about banjo brands, Recording King appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
Recording King is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
FenderShare of searches 68.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IbanezShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
EpiphoneShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GretschShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Recording KingShare of searches 0.34%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top banjo brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Recording King was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Recording King is the third most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Deering4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Gold Tone4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Recording King3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Gibson1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Fender0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ibanez0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Epiphone0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Gretsch0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Harmony Guitars0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about banjo brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which banjo brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best banjo brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best banjo brand for beginner or folk music?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“beginner banjo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“5 string banjo”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which banjo brands compete with Recording King?
Share of searches by month for Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone, Gretsch, Recording King. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fender | Ibanez | Epiphone | Gretsch | Harmony Guitars | Gibson | Deering | Recording King | Gold Tone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.3% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 0.62% | 0.68% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.4% | 16.3% | 9% | 4% | 0.58% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.32% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.4% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 4% | 0.59% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 0.4% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 0.55% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.3% | 15.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 0.68% | 0.77% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.2% | 19.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 0.58% | 0.65% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.3% | 15.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 0.69% | 0.77% | 0.42% | 0.35% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 65.9% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 0.58% | 0.65% | 0.36% | 0.3% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.4% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.47% | 0.52% | 0.28% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.5% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 0.73% | 0.67% | 0.45% | 0.31% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 68% | 16.5% | 9% | 4.1% | 0.61% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.37% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.1% | 16.5% | 9% | 4.1% | 0.72% | 0.66% | 0.36% | 0.34% | 0.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.1% | 831K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.5% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.1% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.72% | 8.8K | +18.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.66% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.36% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.34% | 4.2K | -6.7% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.3% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
Fender68.1%
Held 1st. 831K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Ibanez16.5%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Epiphone9%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Gretsch4.1%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.72%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 8.8K estimated branded searches, +18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Gibson0.66%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Deering0.36%
Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.34%
Held 8th. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -6.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.3%
Held 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Recording King changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Recording King worldwide fell from 4.5K to 4.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Recording King’s share of searches among banjo brands worldwide held steady, from 0.31% to 0.34%.
How did search popularity change for banjo brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
Gretsch’s share of searches among banjo brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.2% to 4.1% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Harmony Guitars rose from 6th to 5th among banjo brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Gibson fell from 5th to 6th among banjo brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Deering worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Epiphone worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 110K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fender worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 831K in September 2026.
How are Recording King’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Recording King’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- recording king
- recording king banjo
Who owns Recording King?
Recording King is owned by The Music Link. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by The Music Link.
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