Gold Tone CC-Banjitar Left-Handed 6-String Banjo Guitar with Pickup and Gig Bag

This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-Banjitar — and I want to be upfront about that right away, because left-handed players deserve an instrument built for them, not a right-handed model awkwardly restrung. The CC-Banjitar has been in Gold Tone’s lineup longer than almost any other banjo guitar they make, and its staying power is well earned. If you’re a guitarist — left-handed or otherwise — who has always been drawn to that snappy, percussive banjo tone but didn’t want to start from scratch with five strings and a new tuning system, this instrument was designed specifically with you in mind. It tunes to standard EADGBE, takes your existing chord vocabulary, and gives you a sound that cuts through a mix in a way a flat-top guitar simply can’t. It’s the instrument I’d hand to a guitarist at a jam session who says, “I wish I could play banjo.” You already can — you just didn’t know it yet.

The CC-Banjitar sits in Gold Tone’s Cripple Creek family, which has long represented their best value-for-money builds. The 11-inch multi-ply maple rim is fitted with an 11-inch rolled brass flat-bar tone ring — a detail that meaningfully contributes to that bright, articulate banjo voice rather than a muddy compromise tone. The resonator is 13-inch maple, and the neck is maple with a radiused rosewood fingerboard, 21 frets, and a 25-1/2-inch scale length that will feel immediately familiar to any guitarist. The ZeroGlide nut at 1-11/16 inches does real work here: it virtually eliminates open-string friction, which translates directly to better tuning stability. The sealed guitar-style tuners reinforce that. Chrome hardware, black ABS binding, and a vintage brown satin finish round out a look that is understated and tasteful. Gold Tone included their SMP+ pickup system, so you can plug directly into a PA or amp without any modification — an important feature for performers. The Terminator tailpiece holds the six strings securely and allows fine adjustments for intonation. At 7 pounds, it’s a comfortable instrument to wear for a full set. The gig bag is included in the box.

Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. That means checking and adjusting the neck relief via the two-way truss rod, setting the head tension to the correct pitch, cutting the nut slots for proper string height and break angle, verifying intonation at the bridge, and doing a full playability inspection.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell is backed by Gold Tone’s full manufacturer warranty and you’re buying a genuine, brand-new product through an approved channel. I’ve been in this industry for over 45 years — since the 1980s I co-own Watch & Learn in Atlanta, and I’ve spent decades helping players at every level find the right instrument. I wrote Banjo Primer, still rated the number-one beginner banjo method, and I co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, so when I tell you this Cripple Creek platform represents exceptional value, that’s not a sales pitch — it’s the same assessment I’d give a student sitting across from me in a lesson. We stock a wide range of Gold Tone instruments and we know their lineup deeply. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans with no late fees, so there’s a payment structure that works for most budgets.

Gold Tone CC-Banjitar Specifications

Model	CC-Banjitar/L (Left-Handed)
Tuning	EADGBE (Standard Guitar)
Scale Length	25-1/2″
Nut Width	1-11/16″ ZeroGlide Nut
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard	Radiused Rosewood
Frets	21
Inlay	Dot
Truss Rod	Two-Way Adjustable
Tuners	Sealed Guitar-Style
Headstock Buttons	B-Style
Rim	11″ Multi-Ply Maple
Tone Ring	11″ Rolled Brass Flat Bar
Head	11″ Remo LC Smooth
Resonator	13″ Maple
Bridge	Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece	Terminator
Tension Hoop	11″ Flat Bar
Brackets	18
Coordinator Rods	Dual 11″
Binding	Black ABS
Finish	Vintage Brown / Satin
Hardware	Chrome Plated
Armrest	Fits All GT Engraved
Pickup	SMP+
String Gauge	.052w, .042w, .032w, .020w, .013, .010
Weight	7 lbs.
Gig Bag	Included
Optional Case	HD15
Handedness	Left-Handed

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know how to play banjo to use the CC-Banjitar?

Not at all — that’s the entire point of this instrument. The CC-Banjitar is tuned to standard EADGBE, the same as a guitar, so every chord shape and scale you already know works exactly as expected. You get the bright, cutting tone of a banjo resonator without having to unlearn your guitar technique. It’s a genuine bridge instrument for guitarists who want to expand their sonic palette at a session or on a recording.

Is this truly a left-handed instrument, or is it a right-handed model restrung?

This is a purpose-built left-handed instrument from Gold Tone, model CC-Banjitar/L. The neck, headstock, and body are manufactured for left-handed playing — it is not a right-handed model with the strings flipped. That distinction matters for playability, comfort, and long-term setup stability, and it’s one of the reasons I specifically stock the left-handed variant here at Banjo Warehouse.

Can I plug this into a standard guitar amplifier or PA system?

Yes. The CC-Banjitar comes equipped with Gold Tone’s SMP+ pickup system, which outputs a standard 1/4-inch signal. You can plug directly into a guitar amp, a DI box running to a PA, or a recording interface. It pairs well with clean amp tones that let the natural brightness of the banjo body come through — experiment with a touch of reverb and you’ll find a sound that works for country, folk, bluegrass crossover, and Americana styles.

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