Gold Tone CC-100+/L: Left-Handed Cripple Creek Banjo with SMP+ Pickup and Bag

Left-handed banjo players, this one’s for you. The Gold Tone CC-100+/L brings everything that’s made the Cripple Creek line a bestseller—over twenty-five thousand sold—to southpaw pickers who are tired of settling for whatever they can find.

Gold Tone has been building the CC-100 for decades because it outclasses everything else at this price point. You’re getting a hard maple neck with a two-way adjustable truss rod, a genuine rosewood fingerboard that can be properly re-fretted when needed, and dual coordinator rods for rock-solid rim stability. That figured maple headstock veneer adds a touch of class, and the snowflake inlays give you clear position markers without looking busy.

The “Plus” package takes the already solid CC-100 foundation and upgrades it in all the right places. The vintage brown finish on the three-ply Canadian maple rim looks fantastic, and the 24 bracket hooks give you even head tension across that 11-inch pot. The engraved Gold Tone armrest is a nice touch that you’d expect on more expensive instruments, and the GT Master planetary tuners are the same ones Gold Tone puts on their professional-grade banjos—smooth, accurate, and built to last.

The real game-changer here is the factory-installed SMP+ pickup. Finding a left-handed banjo with a quality pickup already installed is nearly impossible, but Gold Tone has done the work for you. The SMP+ mounts cleanly to the coordinator rods and delivers natural acoustic tone to any amp or PA system. Whether you’re playing open mics, jam sessions, or recording at home, you can plug in and go without any modifications or aftermarket installations.

Every CC-100+/L gets professionally setup at Gold Tone’s shop in Titusville, Florida. Their luthiers dial in low, comfortable string action before it ships, so this banjo is ready to play the moment you take it out of the included gig bag.

If you’re a left-handed player looking for a quality openback banjo that won’t break the bank and comes ready to amplify, this is the one. Brand new with Gold Tone’s full factory warranty.

Related Questions

What other left-handed banjos does Banjo Warehouse carry?
We stock one of the largest selections of left-handed banjos anywhere, from beginner openbacks to professional resonator models. Browse our full lefty inventory to find instruments at every price point with the same professional setup.

How do I choose the right Gold Tone banjo for my playing style?
Our comprehensive guide walks you through Gold Tone’s entire lineup, explaining the differences between openback and resonator models, tone ring options, and which features matter most for bluegrass, clawhammer, or old-time playing.

Is there a made-in-USA alternative for left-handed beginners?
The Deering Goodtime is handcrafted in California and weighs just four pounds, making it ideal for players who want American craftsmanship. It lacks the pickup but delivers that classic Deering tone at a similar price point.