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.
A Madison-series resonator banjo with the same 3-ply steam-bent maple rim as the best-selling RK-ELITE-75, plus a pre-war-style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback is the vintage-inspired upgrade to the classic Goodtime. Dark red mahogany stain, midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan pearloid inlays, planetary tuners, and spikes at 7, 9, and 10. Nickel hardware. At only 4.5 lbs, it is lightweight enough to travel with and comfortable enough for hours of practice. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $949 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA.
Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo — Steel Tone Ring, Made in USA This is a pre-order. Our next Artisan Goodtime Specials are due to arrive from Deering in mid-October 2026. Ordering now reserves one. It comes to our shop in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where our banjo tech Tara sets it up before it ships [...]
This is a pre-order. Deering has this banjo scheduled to ship to us in late September 2026. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before it ships.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two is the Goodtime Two resonator banjo dressed up: dark red mahogany stain, a Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays, and planetary tuners. Same 3-ply violin grade maple rim, about 6.5 lbs. Made in Spring Valley, California. $1,329 with free shipping.
The Deering Goodtime Blackgrass is the darkest banjo in the Deering lineup. All-black matte finish, black head, matte black hardware. 3-ply violin grade maple rim with resonator. Midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan inlays. Planetary tuners, spikes at 7, 9, and 10. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $1,389 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA.
The Deering Blackgrass Special takes the all-black Blackgrass and adds a Goodtime Special steel tone ring for a brighter, richer tone with more sustain and volume. Midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan pearloid inlays. Planetary tuners, spikes at 7, 9, and 10.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
The Gold Tone BG-Mini is a genuinely professional 5-string banjo scaled down to an 8-inch head and 19-3/4″ scale length — perfect for young players who are serious about bluegrass, or for any adult who wants the ultimate travel banjo. It features a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, planetary tuners, a two-way adjustable truss rod, and a 10-inch mahogany resonator, all in a package that weighs just 5 lbs. Every BG-Mini is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
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.
The Gold Tone WL-250 is a faithful tribute to the legendary A.C. Fairbanks White Laydie banjos of the late 1800s, featuring the iconic scalloped White Ladye tone ring that delivers the bright, clear, and powerful tone that made these instruments collector favorites for over a century. Built on an 11-inch 3-ply maple rim with an ebony fingerboard, cloud inlays, and Gold Tone planetary tuners, this is a serious old-time instrument at an accessible price. Every WL-250 is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL, and a hard case is included.
Introducing the Gold Tone OB-Standard+!
This Banjo Warehouse exclusive has all the features of the OB-Standard but with an upgraded JLS tone ring.
An open-back old-time banjo with a steam-bent maple rim and a scooped padauk fretboard built for clawhammer players who want room to work up the neck.