Product Detail
The Cripple Creek Mini (CC - Mini) is a scaled - down version of the super - popular CC - 100. It features a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard tuned to C (like the fifth fret of a full - sized banjo) and a hard rock maple rim that's just eight inches in diameter. This makes it an excellent travel banjo or a great instrument for young pickers. A left - handed model is available. Specifications include a natural gloss finish, a blackwood fingerboard, a maple bridge with an ebony cap, sealed guitar - style tuners, snowflake inlay, a two - way adjustable truss rod, a rolled brass tone ring, a multi - ply maple rim, a flat bar tension hoop, black ABS binding, 16 brackets, chrome - plated hardware, optional pickups, a no - knot tailpiece, a Vega - style armrest, an 8' LC smooth head, 19 frets, a 1 - 3/16' bone nut width, a 19 - 3/4' scale length, and it weighs 4 lbs. Tuning options are C5, G3, C4, E4, G4 and the alternate GDGBD. String options are .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011 and the alternate .016, .034w, .024w, .018, .016. You can choose the SMP+ P or Fishman Rare Earth Pickup. An HCC bag is available as an option. PLU: CCMINI.
Using your Cripple Creek Mini Banjo is easy. First, make sure it's tuned to your preferred setting, either the standard C5, G3, C4, E4, G4 or the alternate GDGBD. Sit comfortably and hold the banjo in your lap, using the Vega - style armrest for support. Start strumming or picking the strings gently to get a feel for the sound. When not in use, keep it in the optional HCC bag to protect it from dust and scratches. For maintenance, wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to prevent dirt build - up. Check the tuners regularly to ensure they're working properly. If you've chosen the optional pickups, make sure to change the batteries as needed. With proper care, your mini banjo will provide years of great music.
