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Gold Tone Banjos, located in Titusville, Florida was founded by Wayne and Robyn Rogers in 1993. As the company grew, new innovations were combined with proven vintage designs. Dealers and customers continued to request quality banjos in a reasonable price range and soon Gold Tone's collection included 5 strings, 6 strings, Banjitars, Mando Banjos, 4 strings, and even our infamous Banjo Bass. Gold Tone is committed to providing a quality banjo at an affordable price. That means quality parts, professional design, tight fitting assembly, and an expert set up by real musicians. Wayne continually strives for "MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK" in every design and all price points. He plays every instrument before shipment and verifies Gold Tone's commitment to great tone, superb set-up, and your musical satisfaction! Compare and you'll find out why thousands of musicians are playing Gold Tone.

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Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-50

Materials & Parts
Tone Ring: Brass
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Bound, Rosewood, 22 medium frets
Binding: White
Tailpiece: Straight Line
Other Features
Vintage dark finish, Shoe style lugs, Geared 5th string peg

Suggested Retail Price: $249
Encore Sale Price: $186

 

Gold Tone Cripple Creek Mini CC-Mini

Materials & Parts
Body: Maple
Neck: Maple
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tailpiece: No Knot
Position Markers: Dot
5th String Tuner: Geared
Neck Binding: Black
Tone Ring: Rolled Solid Tube Brass (Arch Design)
Dimensions
Weight: 3 lbs
Width of Neck Under Nut: 1-3/16"
String Scale: 20"
Frets: 20 medium
Brackets: 16 with shoe style Lugs
Head Size: 8" High Collar
Total Length: 23-3/4"
Notes: May be tuned to C with Light guage strings.
Options: Heavily Padded Gig bag.

Suggested Retail Price: $369
Encore Sale Price: $275

 

Gold Tone Cripple Creek Openback CC-100

Lots of "Bang for the Buck" in this entry-level, low-priced openback.

Never before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of the CC-100OB. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with the Cripple Creek.

Features include maple neck and body, neck and resonator binding, double coordinator rods, curly maple headstock veneer, Straight Line tailpiece, brass tone ring, 2 way adjustable truss rod, and low action for the beginning banjoist. Available as a lefty, and with many other options such as planetary tuners, capo spikes, and the CC-100 Value Pak which includes banjo, strap, picks, and how to play video.

Materials & Parts
Body: Maple
Neck: Maple
Tone Ring: Brass
Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable
Tailpiece: Straight Line Tailpiece
Other Features: Neck binding, Curly maple headstock veneer, Low action

Suggested Retail Price: $419
Encore Sale Price: $313

CC-100P (With Planetary Tuners)
Suggested Retail Price: $469
Encore Sale Price: $350

CC-100L (Lefty)
Suggested Retail Price: $469
Encore Sale Price: $350

CC-100PL (Lefty with Planetary Tuners)
Suggested Retail Price: $519
Encore Sale Price: $387

Value Pack
Suggested Retail Price: $49
Encore Sale Price: $37

 

Gold Tone CB-100

Mid price with all the features of high end. A scooped fingerboard, brass rod tone ring and much more makes this banjo a great value.

All the features most would desire for old time playing. A scooped fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, slightly wider neck in a very reasonably priced banjo. The dowel stick attachment is actually a unique design as it surrounds a metal coordinator rod (unseen) but allows easy neck removal and a degree of adjustability. Rosewood cap on heel and wood rim match fingerboard and truss rod cover. Engraved Gold Tone arm rest and ball style nuts for old time look and playing comfort. Mid price with all the features of high end!

Materials & Parts
Finish: Clear Satin
Neck: Maple
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tailpiece: No Knot
Position Markers: Inlay Dot, Goldtone logo, Shooting Star
Rim: 1/2"Maple
Hardware: Chrome
Frets: 21 medium
Head Size & Type: Remo 11" Fiberskyn or Renaissance
Tuning Machines: Planets, Geared 5th
Dimensions
Weight: 4 1/2 lbs
Width of Neck Under Nut: 1-1/4"
String Scale: 26-3/8"
Total Length: 25"
Notes: Strings: Med-Light gauge banjo
Options: Case HD14 (Hard) or HPBP (Heavy padded bag)

Suggested Retail Price: $599
Encore Sale Price: $447

 

Gold Tone Maple Mountain MM-150

For a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone the MM-150 is Gold Tone's original open back and has been very well received. Options include a long neck (MM-150LN), a fretless model (M-150FL), or a fingerboard cutaway model which allows right hand frailing above the head for an extra sweet plunkey tone (MM-150C).

The Maple Mountain open back has 24 brackets, White Ladye tone ring (a three part tone ring famous for its plunky and sustaining tone) clear finish on maple, chrome-plated parts, maple neck, planetary tuners, and a thinner maple rim allowing more "air space" in the tone chamber. It is equipped with a Remo Fiberskyn head, rosewood fingerboard, and diamond inlay.

Specifications
Body: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Rim: Maple
Head: Remo Fiberskyn Head
Tone Ring: White Ladye Tone Ring
Other Features: Long neck model available, Shoe Style Lugs, Cutaway available
Diamond inlay

Suggested Retail Price: $769
Encore Sale Price: $573

Maple Mountain Longneck MM-150LN
Suggested Retail Price: $869
Encore Sale Price: $648

 

Gold Tone White Ladye WL-250

Gold Tone's premier open back banjo has remarkable tone and exquisite cosmetics. A White Ladye tone ring combined with a thin maple rim provides ample volume and a wonderful plunky tone.

Features include ebony fingerboard, cloud position markers, vine headstock inlay, Straight Line tailpiece, reversible two way truss rod, body and neck binding, maple neck and double coordinator rods finished in a rich mahogany lacquer. Options include cutaway fingerboard, capo spikes, and hard arched top case.

Suggested Retail Price: $859
Encore Sale Price: $640

 

Gold Tone White Ladye Plus WL-250+
(Played by Rebekah Weiler)

 

Suggested Retail Price: $999
Encore Sale Price: $745

 

Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature BC-350

The Bob Carlin signature model banjo features a 12" maple rim, Fingerboard scoop, Rolled brass tone ring, Modified dowel stick, "Hot Dog" armrest, "No Knot" tailpiece, Vintage old timey neck design and a Renaissance head.

At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carlin and Wayne met to discuss the possibilities of a signature model 12" banjo. The basic features requested by Bob were a 12" pot, scooped fingerboard, specific neck dimensions and brass tone ring. These features where previously only found on a banjo retailing for $1200 or above. Bob personally made a trip to Gold Tone's Florida factory for the designing. For two days, Wayne and Bob discussed every possible spec and tested prototypes. Every detail was fine tuned. In order to complete the project, Gold Tone would invest in all new 12" tooling (a significant expense) to assure perfectly fitted parts. A year later Gold Tone's now presents.... the Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature Model BC-350!

Suggested Retail Price: $999
Encore Sale Price: $745

 

Gold Tone Elite Classic EC-1
(Played by Mary Cox)

Dowel stick construction and elaborate "Tree of Life" inlays make this one unique and beautiful openback.

(Includes Case)
Suggested Retail Price: $1299
Encore Sale Price: $968