Gold Tone CC-100R 5-String Convertible Resonator Banjo | Banjo Warehouse
$ 749.99
The Gold Tone CC-100R is the best beginner banjo at this price. Maple neck and rim, rolled brass tone ring, two-way adjustable truss rod, and a convertible resonator/openback design. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Gig bag included.
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Gold Tone CC-100R 5-String Convertible Banjo
The Gold Tone CC-100R is the best beginner banjo at this price point—and it’s not close.
It’s the only budget-friendly, full-featured 5-string banjo that delivers a maple neck with two-way adjustable truss rod, separate rosewood fretboard, hard-rock maple rim with dual coordinator rods, rolled brass tone ring, and a convertible resonator/openback design.
One Banjo, Two Styles
The natural-blonde resonator removes easily for true openback playing. Learn clawhammer, switch to Scruggs-style bluegrass, and explore different sounds without buying a second instrument. The CC-100R grows with you.
Rolled Brass Tone Ring
At this price, most banjos skip the tone ring entirely. The CC-100R includes an 11″ rolled brass tone ring that delivers warm, balanced tone with surprising projection—whether the resonator is on or off.
Professionally Set Up in Yellow Springs, Ohio
Every CC-100R from Banjo Warehouse is set up by hand at our shop. We adjust the action, check neck relief, verify intonation, and make sure it plays great right out of the box. Factory setup is good. Ours is better.
This is an extraordinary banjo for beginners—easy to play, built to last, and a steal at this price.
Specifications
Neck
| Feature | Spec |
|---|---|
| Material | Maple |
| Truss Rod | Two-way adjustable |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Frets | 22 |
| Inlay | Snowflake |
| Nut | 1-3/16″ ZeroGlide |
| Scale Length | 26-3/16″ |
| Tuners | A-style |
Body
| Feature | Spec |
|---|---|
| Rim | 11″ multi-ply maple |
| Tone Ring | 11″ rolled brass |
| Head | 11″ Remo coated |
| Coordinator Rods | Dual 11″ |
| Tension Hoop | 11″ flat bar |
| Finish | Natural high gloss |
| Binding | Black ABS |
Hardware
| Feature | Spec |
|---|---|
| Bridge | Maple with ebony cap |
| Tailpiece | Terminator |
| Armrest | Gold Tone engraved |
| Plating | Chrome |
Dimensions & Extras
| Feature | Spec |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5 lbs |
| Strings | .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011 |
| Tuning | GDGBD |
| Gig Bag | Included |
| Case | HD15 (optional) |
Highlights
- Rolled brass tone ring for warm, projecting tone
- Convertible resonator/openback design
- Maple neck and rim construction
- Two-way adjustable truss rod
- Snowflake fretboard inlay
- Professional setup at Banjo Warehouse
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse?
We’re not a big-box retailer. We’re banjo people. Every instrument ships from our shops in Yellow Springs, Ohio, or Atlanta, Georgia, professionally set up and ready to play.
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