The Gold Tone CC-100 Cripple Creek open-back banjo is one of the most trusted entry-level banjos on the market, with over 25,000 sold worldwide — and for good reason. Built with a hard maple neck and rim, real rosewood fretboard, dual coordinator rods, and a rolled brass flat bar tone ring, it outperforms everything else in its price range. Every CC-100 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it plays beautifully right out of the box.
The Gold Tone CC-100/L is the left-handed version of one of the most beloved entry-level banjos ever made — more than 25,000 Cripple Creek banjos have found their way into pickers' hands around the world. Built with a hard maple neck and rim, real rosewood fretboard, dual coordinator rods, and a rolled brass tone ring, this instrument punches well above its price class. It ships with a gig bag included and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it leaves our door.
The Gold Tone CC-100+ Cripple Creek is one of the most trusted entry-to-intermediate banjos ever made — with over 25,000 sold worldwide, it consistently outperforms everything else in its price range. Built with a hard maple neck and rim, real rosewood fretboard, dual coordinator rods, and a rolled brass flat bar tone ring, this is a banjo you can genuinely grow into. Every CC-100+ ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
Brand new Gold Tone CC-100+/L left-handed Cripple Creek openback banjo featuring the factory-installed SMP+ pickup and included gig bag. This lefty banjo offers a maple neck with two-way adjustable truss rod, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, three-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, and GT Master planetary tuners. Finished in vintage brown and setup at Gold Tone's Florida facility.
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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.
On backorder, more on the way. This model is temporarily sold out at Gold Tone.
Order now to reserve yours at today’s price and hold your place in line. It ships as soon as our
next shipment arrives, expected early September 2026. Questions? Call us at
(404) 218-8580.
The Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek is a 5-string open-back banjo built for old-time and folk playing. Multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, two-way adjustable truss rod, and Terminator tailpiece. Lightweight at 5.5 lbs. Includes gig bag. $474.99.
The Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek is a beautifully balanced entry-level open-back banjo built for old-time and folk players who want a lightweight, great-sounding instrument without breaking the bank. With a maple neck and rim, rolled brass tone ring, and a ZeroGlide nut, it plays far above its price point right out of the box. Every CC-50 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it heads to your door.
The Gold Tone CC-50/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's popular Cripple Creek openback banjo — a lightweight, all-wood instrument built for effortless playability and genuine old-time tone at a beginner-friendly price. With a maple neck and rim, rolled brass tone ring, rosewood fingerboard, and sealed guitar-style tuners, it has everything a left-handed student needs to start making music right away. A gig bag is included, and every CC-50/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
On backorder, more on the way. This model is temporarily sold out at Gold Tone.
Order now to reserve yours at today’s price and hold your place in line. It ships as soon as our
next shipment arrives, expected early September 2026. Questions? Call us at
(404) 218-8580.
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. $699.99.
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Why Banjo Warehouse
Geoff has spent more than 50 years buying, selling, playing, and studying banjos. He authored The Banjo Primer, collaborated with Gold Tone founder Wayne Rogers on the OB-12 Top Tension design, and has personal relationships with the makers and players who define this instrument. When you call Banjo Warehouse, you're talking to someone who can tell you exactly how a 1932 Gibson flathead compares to a modern Huber, and why that matters for the music you want to play.
What We Carry
Our inventory spans the full range of serious five-string banjos. On the new side, we carry Gold Tone and Deering as authorized dealers, two of the most respected names in American-made banjos. We also stock Recording King for players looking for exceptional value at the entry and intermediate levels.
For players seeking professional-grade instruments, we regularly carry banjos from Huber, Stelling, Nechville, OME, ODE, and other respected builders. These are instruments that professional bluegrass and old-time players rely on night after night.
Our vintage and used inventory is where Geoff's expertise runs deepest. We specialize in prewar Gibson Mastertone banjos, the flathead and archtop instruments from the 1920s and 1930s that remain the gold standard in bluegrass, along with postwar Gibsons, tenor conversions, and a rotating selection of collectible instruments from across the decades. Every used instrument is described honestly, including any wear, repairs, or non-original parts.
How We Work
We ship free within the United States. Banjos we ship from our shop are double-boxed and arrive in tune and ready to play; customers regularly tell us their banjo was still in tune when they opened the case. If for any reason you're not satisfied, we offer a 7-day return window on all purchases.
We also buy and trade. If you have a banjo you're looking to move, call Geoff directly at 404-218-8580. He pays fair prices and makes the process simple.