The Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo. 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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On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now. Placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
On backorder. Want one sooner? The new Gold Tone BG-150F is the same banjo with a maple neck and resonator, a different inlay and chrome hardware. See the BG-150F →
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.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
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.
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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.
The Gold Tone CC-50RP Cripple Creek adds a full-walled removable resonator and planetary-gear tuners to the CC-50 platform. Multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, two-way adjustable truss rod, Terminator tailpiece. Converts easily to open back. Includes gig bag.
The Gold Tone CC-50RP/L is the left-handed version of the CC-50RP Cripple Creek resonator banjo, featuring Gotoh-style planetary tuners, a rolled brass tone ring, convertible resonator/openback design, and a ZeroGlide nut. Purpose-built for left-handed players. Gig bag included.
The Gold Tone CC-BG is Gold Tone's all-in-one beginner bluegrass banjo package. Includes a 5-string resonator banjo with maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, and mahogany resonator, plus a gig bag, cloth strap, clip tuner, and a link to Geoff Hohwald's Banjo Primer video series. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio.