Plectrum Banjos
The plectrum banjo is a four-string banjo with a full-length neck, essentially a five-string without the short fifth string. Played with a pick, it was a mainstay of traditional jazz and dance bands, prized for its driving rhythm and bright projection.
The longer scale gives the plectrum a fuller range than a tenor, and many players favor it for chord-melody and accompaniment. Browse our plectrum banjos below.
The Gold Tone AC-4P is a lightweight, open-back plectrum banjo built for players who want a genuine, playable instrument without breaking the bank. Its 26 1/8" scale length and CGBD tuning make it the natural choice for jazz, classic banjo, and folk styles, and the composite rim delivers a warm, "plunky" vintage tone that feels right at home in any of those genres. A deluxe gig bag is included, and every AC-4P is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and ready to play.
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-Plectrum is a beautifully built 22-fret, four-string plectrum banjo that sits right in the sweet spot between tenor and five-string — ideal for jazz, Celtic, pop, and beyond. It ships with a gig bag and features a removable resonator so you can play it open-back or closed depending on the setting. Every CC-Plectrum receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.
The Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Special is a masterfully crafted 22-fret banjo that channels the commanding voice of the great jazz banjos of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Its bell brass flat-top tone ring, 14-inch mahogany resonator, and one-piece flange combine to deliver a powerful, full-bodied tone equally at home in a dixieland ensemble or a solo chord-melody performance. Every PS-250 ships with a hard case and receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Special — a stunning four-string banjo built to evoke the golden age of jazz with a bell brass flat-top tone ring, 14" mahogany resonator, and big, projecting tone. Whether you play traditional CGBD tuning or Chicago DGBE, the PS-250/L delivers comfortable action and a voice that cuts through any ensemble. Includes a hardshell case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it ships.