Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric 5-String Banjo – Tobacco Sunburst F-Style with Dual Pickups
$ 1,039.99
The Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric Banjo combines traditional banjo tone with modern electric versatility. Features F-style mahogany body, dual pickup system, ebony fingerboard with snowflake inlays, and tobacco sunburst finish. Perfect for players seeking authentic banjo sound with amplification capabilities.
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I’m excited to present this brand new Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric 5-String Banjo, a revolutionary instrument that bridges the gap between traditional banjo tone and modern electric versatility. As someone who’s been in the banjo business for years, I can tell you this is one of the most innovative electric banjos on the market today.
The EBM-5 features a unique F-style design that delivers the fast response banjo players demand, allowing effortless hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Even when played unplugged, this electric banjo maintains excellent acoustic banjo tone thanks to its hollow sound chamber construction within the mahogany body.
Key Features:
- Dual Pickup System: Equipped with a hidden humbucker under the banjo head (bridge position) and a stacked humbucker at the neck position
- Versatile Controls: 3-way pickup selector switch with individual volume controls for each pickup plus master tone control
- Premium Construction: F-style mahogany body with maple top and white ABS binding
- Professional Hardware: Gold-plated hardware throughout, including GT Master planetary tuners
- Quality Components: 8″ Remo MC Smooth head with aluminum tone ring for authentic banjo sound
- Playable Neck: Maple neck with ebony fingerboard featuring elegant snowflake position markers
- Comfortable Setup: 1-3/16″ ZeroGlide nut width with two-way adjustable truss rod
The tobacco sunburst finish is absolutely stunning, perfectly complemented by the gold hardware. The 26-3/8″ scale length provides comfortable playability while maintaining that classic banjo feel. At 8.3 pounds, it’s substantial enough to feel professional while remaining comfortable for extended playing sessions.
Whether you’re looking to add electric capabilities to your acoustic banjo skills or want to explore new sonic territories, the EBM-5 delivers both traditional banjo authenticity and modern electric versatility. It’s equally at home on stage, in the studio, or for home practice.
This instrument comes directly from Gold Tone’s Titusville, Florida facility where each banjo receives their professional setup. Ready to ship with standard string gauge (.011, .024w, .016, .013, .011) in traditional GDGBD tuning.
Specifications:
- Body: F-style mahogany back/sides, maple top
- Neck: Maple with ebony fingerboard
- Frets: 21 frets with snowflake inlays
- Scale Length: 26-3/8″
- Nut Width: 1-3/16″ ZeroGlide
- Tuners: GT Master Planetary
- Head: 8″ Remo MC Smooth
- Tone Ring: 8″ Aluminum
- Tailpiece: Straightline
- Pickups: Humbucker (neck) & SMP+ (under head)
- Hardware: Gold plated
- Finish: Tobacco Sunburst high gloss
- Weight: 8.3 lbs
- Case: HDE available separately
At Banjo Warehouse, we stand behind every instrument we sell. This Gold Tone EBM-5 represents exceptional value at $1299.99, offering professional features and construction that will serve you well for years to come.
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