This is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's CC-BG Cripple Creek Bluegrass Starter Pack — everything a left-handed beginner needs to start playing bluegrass banjo right out of the box. The package includes the CC-50R banjo with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, and mahogany resonator, plus a gig bag, Swift Clip Tuner, neck strap, fingerpicks, thumb pick, and an instructional video by me, Geoff Hohwald. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone CC-Carlin12 brings Bob Carlin's renowned clawhammer banjo specs to new and developing players at an extraordinary price point. A 12-inch multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped rosewood fretboard, ZeroGlide nut, and Gold Tone planetary tuners deliver authentic Old Time sound and feel in a rock-solid, beginner-friendly package. Every CC-Carlin12 arrives factory set up by Gold Tone's luthiers in Titusville, Florida, and ships with a gig bag included.
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On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands.
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-Carlin12D is Bob Carlin's signature 12-inch clawhammer banjo in a limited Vintage Brown finish: a 12-inch multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and Remo Renaissance head for that deep old-time plunk, a scooped rosewood fingerboard and a 1-3/8 inch Zero Glide nut. Ships with a gig bag.
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.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands.
The Gold Tone CEB-5 Marcy Marxer Signature Cello Banjo revives a lost voice from the early twentieth century banjo orchestra tradition, tuned in fifths (CGDA) with a 14-inch rolled brass flat bar tone ring that delivers rich, punchy low-end clarity. With its shortened 24-3/4″ scale, high-tension nylon strings, and ebony fingerboard, it welcomes mandolin, mandola, viola, and cello players instantly while opening up entirely new sonic territory for any musician. Every CEB-5 is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hardshell case.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone CEB-5/L Marcy Marxer Signature Cello Banjo — a beautifully crafted instrument that revives the nearly forgotten cello banjo tradition with modern playability and serious low-end voice. Tuned in fifths (CGDA) with a 14-inch pot, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, and high-tension nylon strings, it delivers punchy, articulate lows that sit beautifully in any ensemble. Comes with a hardshell case and a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.