The Gold Tone AC-5 is the lightest resonator banjo we carry at $499.99. Composite rim and resonator deliver full bluegrass volume at just 5.5 lbs. Maple neck, ZeroGlide nut, two-way adjustable truss rod, Terminator tailpiece, Remo head. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Includes gig bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-5 — a genuinely impressive beginner bluegrass banjo that punches well above its price point. The composite rim and resonator deliver a punchy low end and clear, ringing highs that surprised me the first time I picked one up. It ships with a padded gig bag and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo at $999.99. Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlay, 14" mahogany resonator, flat flange, 24 brackets, dual coordinator rods, GT planetary tuners, vintage brown high-gloss finish. 8.5 lbs. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Includes padded gig bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BG-150F, a beautifully appointed bluegrass banjo that captures the vintage elegance of pre-WWII instruments at a price that won't break the bank. With its hearts-and-flowers inlay, fully-bound neck, 14-inch mahogany resonator, and lightweight rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, it delivers real bluegrass tone without the shoulder fatigue of heavier rigs. Every BG-150F/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
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PRE-ORDER: 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. Ships when available.
The Gold Tone BG-Mini is a genuinely professional 5-string banjo scaled down to an 8-inch head and 19-3/4" scale length — perfect for young players who are serious about bluegrass, or for any adult who wants the ultimate travel banjo. It features a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, planetary tuners, a two-way adjustable truss rod, and a 10-inch mahogany resonator, all in a package that weighs just 5 lbs. Every BG-Mini is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BG-Mini — a fully professional, scaled-down five-string bluegrass banjo built for young pickers and adult travelers alike. Featuring an 8-inch rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, planetary tuners, and a two-way adjustable truss rod, this is not a toy — it's a real bluegrass instrument in a pint-sized package. Every BG-Mini ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
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/openback design. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Gig bag included.
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This is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's legendary Cripple Creek CC-100 — one of the best-selling beginner-to-intermediate banjos ever made, now built specifically for southpaw players. With a hard maple neck, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, rosewood fretboard, and a ZeroGlide nut, it delivers tone and playability that punch well above its price point. Every one ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone CC-100R+ is the upgraded version of one of the best-selling beginner-to-intermediate banjos ever made, with more than 25,000 Cripple Creek banjos in players' hands worldwide. The "+" adds a rolled brass tone ring and a ZeroGlide nut for a warmer, more resonant voice and clean open-string intonation. Built on a hard maple neck and rim with a real rosewood fretboard, it plays well above its price class. Every one is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and ships with a padded gig bag.
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The Gold Tone CC-100R+/L is the left-handed version of one of the best-selling beginner and intermediate banjos ever made — over 25,000 Cripple Creek banjos have found their way into pickers' hands worldwide. Built with a hard maple neck and rim, real rosewood fretboard, dual coordinator rods, and a brass rod tone ring, it punches well above its price class. Every one receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida so it plays great right out of the box.
The Gold Tone CC-100RW Cripple Creek is one of the best-selling beginner and intermediate banjos in the world, with over 25,000 units in players' hands and a feature set that leaves every other banjo in its price range behind. A hard maple neck, real rosewood fretboard, dual coordinator rods, 1-5/16" wide ZeroGlide nut, and a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring give you a bright, focused Scruggs-style sound right out of the box. The wider nut width gives your fretting hand more room. Every CC-100RW is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a gig bag.