Product Detail
The Gold Tone AC-1 was hailed as 'Best in Show / MUST Stock' at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. It's an affordable, well - crafted, great - sounding, and durable beginner banjo. No other brand offers so much to new banjo players at such a low price. With a superior - sounding composite rim and a slim, playable neck, this banjo weighs less than four pounds (just 3.75 lbs). It's ideal for beginners, traveling, or as a child's first banjo. It looks handsome with its black neck, rim, Zero Glide nut, and tuner buttons. Professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop, it comes with a three - year transferable warranty. Specifications include a Nato neck with a satin black finish, a rosewood fingerboard, an intonated maple bridge with an ebony cap, covered guitar - style tuners, dot inlays, a two - way adjustable truss rod, a composite rim, a flat bar tension hoop, black ABS binding, 16 brackets, black plastic buttons, chrome - plated hardware, an adjustable tailpiece, a Remo 11' LC Frosted head, 22 frets, a 1 - 3/16' bone nut, a 26 - 3/16' scale length, GDGBD tuning, and strings of .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010. A gig bag is included, left - handed versions are available, and it has a Zero Glide installed. PLU: AC1
Using Your Gold Tone AC - 1 Banjo: First, make sure your banjo is in tune. You can use a tuner to set it to the GDGBD tuning. Hold the banjo with your left hand on the neck (or right hand if you're left - handed) and your right hand near the head to pluck the strings. Start with simple chords and gradually learn more complex ones. Remember, practice regularly to improve your skills. Care and Maintenance: Keep your banjo in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. After each use, wipe the strings with a soft cloth to remove sweat and dirt. Check the tension of the strings and the tuning pegs regularly. If you notice any issues with the intonation or the action of the banjo, you can adjust the bridge or the truss rod. However, if you're not sure, it's best to take it to a professional. Safety Tips: When carrying the banjo, always use the included gig bag for protection. Avoid dropping or bumping the banjo, as it can damage the delicate parts. If you're traveling with it, make sure it's well - packed in a hard - case for extra safety.
