The fretless version of Gold Tone's best-selling AC-1: same lightweight 11-inch composite openback, with a fretless neck for old-time and clawhammer playing. Aquila Nylgut strings, under 4 lbs, gig bag included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-1, the award-winning acoustic composite openback banjo that won Best in Show at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. Weighing under four pounds, it's an ideal first banjo for left-handed beginners, younger players, or anyone who wants a lightweight, travel-friendly instrument that actually sounds great. Every AC-1 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL to play comfortably right out of the box.
The Gold Tone AC-1 is a lightweight, great-sounding openback banjo built around an innovative composite rim that keeps the whole instrument under four pounds — making it an ideal first banjo, travel companion, or starter instrument for a younger player. Named "Best in Show / MUST Stock" at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, it punches well above its price point. Every AC-1 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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-1, the award-winning beginner banjo that took home "Best in Show / MUST Stock" honors at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. Weighing under four pounds, it pairs a composite rim with a slim, playable nato neck for a banjo that sounds great, travels easily, and won't wear out a new player's enthusiasm. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, this lefty AC-1 arrives ready to play right out of the gig bag.
The Gold Tone AC-5 is the lightest resonator banjo we carry at $499.99. Composite rim and resonator deliver full bluegrass volume at just 5.5 lbs. Maple neck, ZeroGlide nut, two-way adjustable truss rod, Terminator tailpiece, Remo head. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Includes gig bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-5 — a genuinely impressive beginner bluegrass banjo that punches well above its price point. The composite rim and resonator deliver a punchy low end and clear, ringing highs that surprised me the first time I picked one up. It ships with a padded gig bag and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone AC-Mini is a compact, lightweight 8-inch mini banjo that delivers surprising volume and punch for its size and price. Built with a durable composite rim, nato mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a two-way adjustable truss rod, it's an ideal starter banjo for kids, travelers, or anyone curious about the instrument. Every AC-Mini ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it's ready to play the moment it arrives.
The Gold Tone AC-Traveler is a short-scale, lightweight 5-string banjo built around a tough composite rim — perfect for road trips, beach jams, younger players, or anyone who wants a real banjo that can take a beating. At just 4 lbs. and with a 23-1/2" scale, it plays easily and travels anywhere. Every AC-Traveler receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida so it's ready to play the moment it arrives.
The Gold Tone Banjola+ is a one-of-a-kind hybrid that blends the soul of a mandola with the character of a five-string banjo, producing a warm, expressive voice that works beautifully for ballads, instrumentals, and everything in between. Built with a solid spruce top, curly maple body, and a bridge-mounted transducer pickup, it's ready for the stage or the living room. Every Banjola+ ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it plays its best right out of the box.
The Gold Tone BC-350 is a professional-grade old-time banjo designed to Bob Carlin's exact specifications, featuring a 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary-gear tuning machines — all in a package built for serious old-time and clawhammer players. Every BC-350 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. A hardshell case is included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BC-350, the Bob Carlin Signature open-back banjo built to Bob's exact specifications — a 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary-gear tuners, all finished in natural high gloss with nickel hardware. It ships with a hard case included and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL. If you're a left-handed player looking for a serious old-time instrument with real pedigree, this is one of the finest options at this price point.
The Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo at $999.99. Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlay, 14" mahogany resonator, flat flange, 24 brackets, dual coordinator rods, GT planetary tuners, vintage brown high-gloss finish. 8.5 lbs. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Includes padded gig bag.