The Gold Tone BC-350 is a professional-grade old-time banjo designed to Bob Carlin's exact specifications, featuring a 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary-gear tuning machines — all in a package built for serious old-time and clawhammer players. Every BC-350 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. A hardshell case is included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BC-350, the Bob Carlin Signature open-back banjo built to Bob's exact specifications — a 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary-gear tuners, all finished in natural high gloss with nickel hardware. It ships with a hard case included and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL. If you're a left-handed player looking for a serious old-time instrument with real pedigree, this is one of the finest options at this price point.
The Gold Tone CB-100 is a purpose-built clawhammer banjo loaded with features you’d expect to find on instruments costing significantly more — rolled brass flat bar tone ring, scooped rosewood fingerboard, planetary tuners, and a clever hidden coordinator rod system for easy action adjustments. It’s ideal for the old-time player who wants a serious, road-ready instrument without stepping into the thousand-dollar-and-up tier. Every CB-100 we ship is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
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.
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.
The Gold Tone CC-50TR/L is the left-handed version of the beloved Cripple Creek open-back banjo — a lightweight, all-wood instrument built specifically for old-time and folk-style playing. With a maple neck and rim, rolled brass tone ring, and ZeroGlide nut, it plays and sounds better than anything else at this price point. A gig bag is included, and every one ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CC-Carlin12 brings Bob Carlin's renowned clawhammer banjo specs to new and developing players at an extraordinary price point. A 12-inch multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped rosewood fretboard, ZeroGlide nut, and Gold Tone planetary tuners deliver authentic Old Time sound and feel in a rock-solid, beginner-friendly package. Every CC-Carlin12 arrives factory set up by Gold Tone's luthiers in Titusville, Florida, and ships with a gig bag included.