Product Detail
The Gold Tone CC - 50 is an excellent entry - level banjo perfect for easy learning. It's built to play smoothly, produce great sound, and come at an affordable price. Ideal for 'old time' or folk - style playing, this openback banjo features a hard maple neck and multi - ply maple rim. With guitar - style tuners, a geared fifth - string tuning peg, and a single coordinator rod, it offers easy tuning. The rosewood fingerboard, rolled brass tone ring, and other high - quality components make it a lightweight, all - wood instrument suitable for both students and experienced players in need of a second banjo. It's fully set up at the Gold Tone factory in Florida. The price includes a gig bag for convenient transport, and a left - handed model is available. Specifications: Neck - Maple; Finish - Vintage Brown Satin; Fingerboard - Ovangkol; Bridge - Maple with Ebony Cap; Tuners - Sealed Guitar - Style; Inlay - Dot; Truss Rod - Two - Way Adjustable; Tone Ring - Rolled Brass; Rim - Multi - Ply Maple; Tension Hoop - Flat Bar; Binding - Black ABS; Brackets - 18; Buttons - B - Style; Hardware - Chrome Plated; Pickups - Optional; Tailpiece - 5 - String Terminator; Armrest - Fits All GT Engraved; Head - 11' LC Frosted; Number of Frets - 22; Nut Width - 1 - 3/16' Bone; Scale Length - 26 - 3/16'; Weight - 5.5 lbs.; Tuning - GDGBD; Strings - .011 .013 .016 .024w .011; Option 1 - SMP+ P; Option 2 - Fishman Rare Earth Pickup; Hard Case - HD14 (Optional); Bag - Included. PLU: CC50
Using the Gold Tone CC - 50 banjo is a breeze. First, if you're new to playing, start by tuning the banjo. Use the guitar - style tuners and the geared fifth - string tuning peg to get the right pitch (tuning is GDGBD). Once tuned, you can start strumming or picking. For 'old time' or folk - style playing, you can use different techniques like fingerpicking. When not in use, keep it in the included gig bag to protect it from dust and minor bumps. As for maintenance, regularly check the strings. If they start to sound dull or lose their tension, replace them with new ones (the strings are .011 .013 .016 .024w .011). Wipe the body of the banjo with a soft cloth after each use to keep it clean. Also, make sure to keep the banjo in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. If you choose to use a pickup (Options 1: SMP+ P or Option 2: Fishman Rare Earth Pickup), follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. And if you want extra protection, you can purchase the optional HD14 hard case.
