Gold Tone Tenor Banjos
Gold Tone’s tenor banjos are designed for players who prefer to play in the tenor tuning, which is commonly used in jazz, Celtic, and other genres. These banjos typically have a shorter neck and a smaller body compared to traditional five-string banjos, which allows for easier fingering in the higher registers.
Gold Tone offers a range of tenor banjos, from entry-level options to professional-grade instruments, that are known for their high-quality construction, rich tone, and affordability. These banjos often feature a resonator and a tone ring, which produces a bright, powerful sound that can cut through in a band setting. Many musicians appreciate the versatility of Gold Tone tenor banjos, which can be used in a range of musical genres beyond just jazz and Celtic music.
The Gold Tone IT-250 is a purpose-built 17-fret Irish tenor banjo tuned GDAE, designed to deliver the plunky, cutting tone that sits perfectly in a traditional Celtic session alongside fiddles, pipes, and bodhrán. With a Whyte Laydie tone ring, ZeroGlide nut, ebony fingerboard, and a solid maple rim, this is a serious instrument for serious players. A hard case is included, and every IT-250 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Special is a stunning tribute to the great pre-WWII Midwestern tenor banjos, built with a bell brass flathead tone ring, hearts and flowers inlay, and a 14-inch resonator for full, authoritative sound. Tuned CGDA, it plays effortlessly whether you're comping jazz chords, Celtic tunes, or traditional songs. Every TS-250 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hardshell case.
