The Gold Tone AC-1 is an award-winning beginner banjo that weighs under four pounds, thanks to its innovative composite rim and slim, playable neck. Named 'Best in Show / MUST Stock' at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, it delivers real banjo tone in a durable, travel-friendly package. It ships with a gig bag and a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara at Banjo Warehouse.
The most recommended banjo by banjo teachers. 3-ply violin grade maple rim, Art Deco hardwood inlays, only 4.5 lbs. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $599 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA. 7-day guarantee.
The left-handed build of the Deering Goodtime, the banjo teachers recommend more than any other: a 3-ply violin grade maple rim, a slim rock maple neck and only 4.5 lbs. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock in Yellow Springs and set up by our banjo tech Tara. $599 with free shipping.
The Goodtime Parlor is Deering's short-scale Goodtime: a 23 inch scale and 19 frets on the same 3-ply violin grade maple rim that makes the Goodtime sound so good. Sized for kids, smaller hands and travel, and only about 4 lbs. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock in Yellow Springs and set up by our banjo tech Tara. $599 with free shipping.
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-50RP/L is the left-handed version of the CC-50RP Cripple Creek resonator banjo, featuring Gotoh-style planetary tuners, a rolled brass tone ring, convertible resonator/openback design, and a ZeroGlide nut. Purpose-built for left-handed players. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse. Gig bag included.
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 IT-17/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's well-regarded Irish tenor banjo, built for session players who want strong projection, warm tone, and a modern folkternative aesthetic. Its 12" multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat bar tone ring produce a full, bass-rich voice that sits beautifully in traditional Irish and Celtic music. Every IT-17/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it arrives ready to play.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo — a 19-fret, 12" open-back designed for session players who want warm projection with added bass presence. The 12" multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat bar tone ring give it a full, responsive voice that sits beautifully in a traditional Irish session. Every instrument ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a gig bag.
The Gold Tone OB-2 JM Joe Mullins Signature Banjo delivers authentic 1960s Mastertone bowtie tone with modern reliability. Featuring a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany resonator with golden sunburst finish, mahogany neck, and premium Gotoh tuners.
The Roscoe is Pisgah Banjo Co.'s most affordable boutique banjo: a 12 inch walnut tone rim for a dark, plunky old-time voice, a cherry neck with a frailing scoop, Gotoh tuners and aged brass hardware made in the USA by Balsam Banjoworks. Made in North Carolina with a Pisgah limited lifetime warranty. In stock in Yellow Springs, set up by our banjo tech Tara. Case included. $1,695 with free shipping.