This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-Carlin12, a 12-inch open-back clawhammer banjo built to the signature specs of old-time legend Bob Carlin — one of the most dedicated banjo educators in American folk music. Designed for beginners and intermediate players who want an instrument that plays and sounds like a serious old-time banjo without a serious price tag, it ships with a gig bag and arrives professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida. At $849.99, this left-handed model is a genuinely rare find in the clawhammer world.
The Gold Tone CC-Mini is everything players love about the legendary CC-100 — maple neck, multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring — scaled down to an 8-inch body and tuned to C, making it a dream travel banjo or the perfect first instrument for a young picker. At under five pounds and with a 19-3/4" scale length, it plays easily and sounds genuinely musical right out of the box. Every CC-Mini ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida so it arrives ready to play.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-Mini Cripple Creek Mini Banjo — a compact, fully playable 8-inch banjo that's perfect for travel or for young players just starting out. Tuned to C (like the fifth fret of a full-sized banjo), it plays and sounds like a real banjo in a smaller package. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping, so it arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone CC-OT is a thoughtfully assembled clawhammer starter package built around a genuine old-time banjo — featuring a rolled-brass tone ring, Remo Fiberskyn head, and scooped rosewood fretboard. It ships with a gig bag, Swift Clip tuner, strap, fifth-string spike, and a Bob Carlin instructional video so you have everything you need from day one. Every CC-OT we sell is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-OT, a purpose-built clawhammer starter package that gives left-handed players everything they need to dive into old-time banjo. Built around an 11-inch multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and a Remo Fiberskyn head, it delivers that warm, thumpy old-timey voice right out of the box. The package includes a gig bag, Swift Clip tuner, strap, fifth-string spike, and a Bob Carlin instructional video — a genuinely complete setup for a new clawhammer picker.
The Gold Tone CC-OTA is a thoughtfully assembled clawhammer starter package built around a banjo with genuine old-time character — a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, Remo Fiberskyn head, maple neck with fretboard scoop, and a vintage Fairbanks-style headstock. Everything a new clawhammer player needs arrives in one box: gig bag, strap, clip tuner, fifth-string spike, and the Bob Carlin instructional video. At $699.99, it is one of the most complete and honest entry points into old-time banjo I know of.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CC-OT, a complete clawhammer starter package built around a genuinely old-timey open-back banjo with a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, Remo Fiberskyn head, and a scooped rosewood fretboard — everything a new frailing player needs right out of the box. Priced at $699.99 and professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you. Financing is available with no late fees through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans.
The Gold Tone CC-Plectrum is a beautifully appointed left-handed plectrum banjo that bridges the world between tenor and five-string playing, making it equally at home in jazz, pop, and Celtic settings. Built on an 11" multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and a removable resonator, it delivers a full, articulate voice at a price that punches well above its weight. Every CC-Plectrum/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CC-Plectrum is a beautifully built 22-fret, four-string plectrum banjo that sits right in the sweet spot between tenor and five-string — ideal for jazz, Celtic, pop, and beyond. It ships with a gig bag and features a removable resonator so you can play it open-back or closed depending on the setting. Every CC-Plectrum receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.
The Gold Tone CC-Tenor is a 19-fret tenor banjo built for players who want quality construction, great tone, and versatility — whether you're playing Dixieland jazz, Celtic tunes, or just strumming for fun. It features a removable resonator, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, and a natural high-gloss maple neck, all at a price that's genuinely accessible. Every CC-Tenor we ship has been professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL so it plays its best right out of the box.
The Gold Tone CC-Tenor/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's beloved Cripple Creek tenor banjo — a 19-fret, removable-resonator instrument perfectly suited to Dixieland jazz, Celtic music, or casual strumming. Built with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, maple rim, and rosewood fingerboard, it delivers a clear, punchy tone at a price that welcomes newcomers and satisfies seasoned players alike. Every CC-Tenor/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CEB-4 is a piece of banjo history brought back to life. Cello banjos were once a staple of early twentieth century banjo orchestras and clubs, but they had essentially disappeared by 1930. Gold Tone partnered with the legendary Marcy Marxer to revive this fascinating instrument, and the result is something truly special. [...]