This is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's CC-BG Cripple Creek Bluegrass Starter Pack — everything a left-handed beginner needs to start playing bluegrass banjo right out of the box. The package includes the CC-50R banjo with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, and mahogany resonator, plus a gig bag, Swift Clip Tuner, neck strap, fingerpicks, thumb pick, and an instructional video by me, Geoff Hohwald. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
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This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-Carlin12, a 12-inch open-back clawhammer banjo built to the signature specs of old-time legend Bob Carlin — one of the most dedicated banjo educators in American folk music. Designed for beginners and intermediate players who want an instrument that plays and sounds like a serious old-time banjo without a serious price tag, it ships with a gig bag and arrives professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida. At $849.99, this left-handed model is a genuinely rare find in the clawhammer world.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-Mini Cripple Creek Mini Banjo — a compact, fully playable 8-inch banjo that's perfect for travel or for young players just starting out. Tuned to C (like the fifth fret of a full-sized banjo), it plays and sounds like a real banjo in a smaller package. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping, so it arrives ready to play.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-OT, a purpose-built clawhammer starter package that gives left-handed players everything they need to dive into old-time banjo. Built around an 11-inch multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and a Remo Fiberskyn head, it delivers that warm, thumpy old-timey voice right out of the box. The package includes a gig bag, Swift Clip tuner, strap, fifth-string spike, and a Bob Carlin instructional video — a genuinely complete setup for a new clawhammer picker.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-OT, a complete clawhammer starter package built around a genuinely old-timey open-back banjo with a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, Remo Fiberskyn head, and a scooped rosewood fretboard — everything a new frailing player needs right out of the box. Priced at $699.99 and professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you. Financing is available with no late fees through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans.
The Gold Tone CC-Plectrum is a beautifully appointed left-handed plectrum banjo that bridges the world between tenor and five-string playing, making it equally at home in jazz, pop, and Celtic settings. Built on an 11" multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and a removable resonator, it delivers a full, articulate voice at a price that punches well above its weight. Every CC-Plectrum/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CC-Tenor/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's beloved Cripple Creek tenor banjo — a 19-fret, removable-resonator instrument perfectly suited to Dixieland jazz, Celtic music, or casual strumming. Built with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, maple rim, and rosewood fingerboard, it delivers a clear, punchy tone at a price that welcomes newcomers and satisfies seasoned players alike. Every CC-Tenor/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CEB-4/L is the left-handed version of Marcy Marxer's signature cello banjo — a beautifully voiced instrument tuned in fifths (CGDA) that brings the warmth of a forgotten era back to modern players. Its 14-inch rolled brass flat bar tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and high-tension nylon strings deliver punchy, articulate low-register tone that works equally well for lead playing and accompaniment. Comes with a case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CEB-5/L Marcy Marxer Signature Cello Banjo — a beautifully crafted instrument that revives the nearly forgotten cello banjo tradition with modern playability and serious low-end voice. Tuned in fifths (CGDA) with a 14-inch pot, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, and high-tension nylon strings, it delivers punchy, articulate lows that sit beautifully in any ensemble. Comes with a hardshell case and a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone EB-5 Electric Banjo — a uniquely practical instrument that brings authentic banjo tone to the stage without the feedback and volume limitations of an acoustic. Built around a contour-carved mahogany body, a Canadian maple neck, and a stacked humbucking pickup, it plays and sounds like nothing else in its price range. Includes a gig bag and ships with a professional setup from Banjo Warehouse.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone EBM-5, a one-of-a-kind F-style 5-string electric banjo built for players who want genuine banjo feel and tone with the flexibility of electric amplification. With a dual-pickup system, hollow mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and stunning tobacco sunburst finish, the EBM-5/L opens up a whole new sonic world for southpaw banjo players. Every instrument ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hard-shell case.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone ES-Banjitar — a solid-body electric 6-string banjo tuned and played like a guitar, delivering authentic banjo snap and bite through a built-in hollow sound chamber and a dual-pickup system. Guitarists who want real banjo tone on stage without learning 5-string technique will find this instrument immediately familiar and endlessly expressive. Every ES-Banjitar/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.