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Sale!
Original price was: $314.99.Current price is: $299.99.

The Gold Tone AC-1 is an award-winning beginner banjo that weighs under four pounds, thanks to its composite rim and slim, playable neck. Named “Best in Show / MUST Stock” at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, it delivers real banjo tone in a durable, travel-friendly package. Openback, with a resonator available separately. Ships with a gig bag and a professional setup from the Gold Tone factory, plus free insured US shipping.

Sale!
Original price was: $799.99.Current price is: $679.99.

The Gold Tone CC-100R is the best beginner banjo at this price. Maple neck and rim, rolled brass tone ring, two-way adjustable truss rod, and a convertible resonator that comes off for true openback playing. Part of Gold Tone’s Cripple Creek line, in stock in Yellow Springs, and set up twice before it ships. Choose the build pictured here or Gold Tone’s current one at the same price, just say which in your order notes. Gig bag included.

Sale!
Original price was: $999.99.Current price is: $849.99.

Flying Eagle inlays and Mastertone styling for under $1,000. The BG-175F features a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany construction, and weighs just 8.5 lbs. Greg Rich design.

Sale!
Original price was: $3,499.99.Current price is: $2,974.99.

Greg Rich’s first Gold Tone design. Pre-war formula flathead tone ring, walnut construction, top tension rim, Prucha Presto tailpiece. Setup by our banjo tech Tara.

Banjo Buying Guides

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Best Banjo Under $300

Our honest pick for the best banjo under $300.

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Best Banjos Under $1,000

The best banjos you can buy under $1,000, ranked.

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Best Beginner Banjos

Easy-playing first banjos, set up and ready to learn on.

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Where to Buy a Banjo Online

How to buy a banjo online safely, and why from a real shop.

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By playing style


Best Bluegrass Banjos

“Mastertone” style picks at every budget, from $499 to heirloom.

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Best Clawhammer Banjos

Open-back banjos built for old-time and clawhammer.

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Open-Back vs Resonator Banjo

Which type to buy, and the best models of each.

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Left-Handed Banjos

A buyer’s guide to true left-handed banjos.

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By brand


Best Banjo Brands

Gold Tone, Deering, Huber, Gibson: which brand is right for you?

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Gold Tone Buying Guide

Find the right Gold Tone model for your budget and style.

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Deering vs Gold Tone

How the two brands compare, and which one fits you.

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Gold Tone vs Recording King

Two top value brands compared, and where each wins.

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“The treasure to the Warehouse is Geoff Hohwald, himself. He knows so much about banjos: how they are made; what makes them sound good; and how to learn to play. His many years of experience translates to an expert willing to help even the beginner master this most unique of instruments.”

Tom Duffee

March 2026 · Google Review

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“Banjo Warehouse are great to deal with. Geoff is so helpful and goes that extra mile to make sure you are happy. Would recommend them to anyone.”

Richard Webster

March 2026 · Google Review

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“I have purchased two banjos from Geoff — a Greg Rich era RB-3 and a ’65 RB-800. Both are great banjos. I’ve also sold Geoff a Stelling Staghorn. He is great to deal with, very honest. Everything was as expected and as promised. 10 Stars.”

Steve Paskin — Local Guide

March 2026 · Google Review

Chris Welter and Geoff Hohwald at the Banjo Warehouse booth with Gold Tone banjos on display

A Family-Run Banjo Shop Since 1980

Banjo Warehouse is run by Geoff Hohwald, who has been playing and selling banjos since 1963. He’s also the author of The Banjo Primer (200,000+ copies sold). We carry everything from beginner instruments to vintage and prewar banjos, and banjos shipped from our shop are set up by our banjo tech Tara, who trained at the Huber Banjo factory. We’re a small team that knows banjos, not a warehouse full of boxes.

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