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At Gold Tone, they are 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. Gold Tone owner Wayne Rogers 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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Pat Cloud Banjola - Bluegrass Instruments
Pat Cloud Banjola - Bluegrass Instruments
This top professional banjola has many upgrades from our original highly successful Banjola. A wider body, pin style bridge (Instead of floating), maple/abalone full body binding, multi layered veneer back of headstock, rising sun inlay, maple heel cap, and a dual stereo out transducer/magnetic pick up. A great stage instrument as the amplified tone is unique and sustaining, and it has a very "fat" tone because of the stereo pick up arrangement.
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Gold Tone CC-50 Open Back Banjo with Bag - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone CC-50 Open Back Banjo with Bag - Bluegrass Instruments
The finest value in a low-priced banjo featuring a brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, maple neck, chrome plating, rosewood fingerboard and a straightline tailpiece. Includes gig bag!
Product# CC-50
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Gold Tone CC-100 Cripple Creek Open Back - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone CC-100 Cripple Creek Open Back - Bluegrass Instruments
Never before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of the CC-100(O). Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you'll find "more bang for the buck" with the Cripple Creek.
Product# CC100(O)
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Gold Tone CB-100 Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone CB-100 Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
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!
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Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
For a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone the MM-150 is our 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).
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Gold Tone WL-250 White Ladye Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone WL-250 White Ladye Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tones 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.
Product# WL-250
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Gold Tone Bob Carlin BC-350 Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Bob Carlin BC-350 Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Signature series banjo custom designed by Gold Tone founder Wayne Rogers and Bob Carlin. The basic features are 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.
Product# BC-350
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Gold Tone WL-250+ White Ladye Deluxe Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone WL-250+ White Ladye Deluxe Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Due to the enormous popularity of the White Ladye WL-250, Gold Tone has introduced an exquisite version featuring the Gold Tone custom tree of life inlay. Unlike other tree of life inlay designs, the position markers are easily seen by the flower patterns for up the neck playing.
Product# WL-250+
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Gold Tone EC1 Elite Classic Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone EC1 Elite Classic Openback Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Dowel stick construction and elaborate Tree of Life inlay make this one unique and beautiful openback. This is the only banjo we know of being offered with a spun metal rim. The body is a replica of 1920s pot design and has a vintage neck design. Includes deluxe hardshell case!
Product# EC1
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo with brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, snowflake inlay, chrome hardware, maple resonator, maple neck, dual coordinator rods, and maple rim and neck.
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Plectrum Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Plectrum Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Plectrum Banjo with brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, snowflake inlay, chrome hardware, maple resonator, maple neck, dual coordinator rods, and maple rim and neck.
Product# CC-PLECTRUM
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Tenor Banjo with brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, snowflake inlay, chrome hardware, maple resonator, maple neck, dual coordinator rods, and maple rim and neck.
Product# CC-TENOR
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Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
The popularity of the Irish Tenor is increasing dramatically as mandolinisits now can include a four string banjo in their instrument collection. The IT-250 is designed for a plunky tone sought after in Irish music. The 17 fret neck utilizes heavier strings and is tuned an octave lower than a mandolin.
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Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
The Plectrum is enjoying a resurgence of popularity here and overseas. The PS-250 is of vintage design with a penetrating tone. This professional instrument is a welcome addition to all four string players.
Product# PS-250
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Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Exceptional tone and exquisite looks! The TS-250 is a vintage replica of the most popular tenor ever played. This four-string is set up to play with "low-action" for easy chording and maximum speed. Includes a one piece flange and 14" resonator. May be easily converted to open back.
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Gold Tone TS-250AT Arch Top Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone TS-250AT Arch Top Tenor Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Same great features as the TS-250, with added feature of an archtop tone ring which increases high frequencies sought after by many tenor players. Also includes a gourgeous tree of life fingerboard inlayed in an ebony fingerboard.
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Gold Tone Beard Steel Body Resonator with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Beard Steel Body Resonator with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Round neck metal slim line steel body, double stereo magnetic and transducer pick up, vintage 12 fret neck to body fit, Beard cone designed specifically for metal bodies. Designed by legendary slide guru Paul Beard.
Product# GRE
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Gold Tone Beard Brass Body Resonator - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Beard Brass Body Resonator - Bluegrass Instruments
Round neck, metal steel body, vintage 12 fret neck to body joint, Paul Beard cone designed for metal bodies, mahogany neck and chrome finish. Steel body, Rosewood fretboard, vintage binding, 3.1235" body thickness, classic tone.
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Banjitar with brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, snowflake inlay, chrome hardware, maple resonator, maple neck, dual coordinator rods, and maple rim and neck.
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Gold Tone Electric Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Electric Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
Following the success of the Gold Tone banjitar line, many requests were made for an on-stage solid body 6-string banjo. The ES banjitar has extremely fast response as compared to a regular electric. Hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides are accomplished with incredible speed. Even unplugged, the ES has excellent tone because of the hollowed out sound chamber.
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Gold Tone GT-500 Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone GT-500 Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
The GT-500 6 string for guitar players is traditionally styled with a maple rim, maple resonator, maple neck and a rosewood radiused fingerboard. The unique Gold Tone SMP pick-up accenuates the bass notes and provides piercing banjo-style treble. This model has excellent acoustic volume and good sustain.
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Gold Tone BT-2000 Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone BT-2000 Banjitar - Bluegrass Instruments
The best sounding 6 string banjo around! The 12 inch body accentuates the bass frequncies, which are normally weak on a 6 string banjo. the 1/2 inch rim provides maximum sound chamber reverberation. Double coordinator rods attach the neck securely so tuning remains consistent. This vintage design and slim neck make the BT-2000 a great alternative instrument.
Product# BT-2000
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Gold Tone GT-750 Deluxe Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone GT-750 Deluxe Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Due to the enormous popularity of the original GT-500 Banjitar, the GT-750 was designed for optimal volume and tone. After numerous tone ring experimentations, a unique bell brass ring with a special lip was designed and chosen for its best sound. This provides more acoustic volume and excellent sustain for a six string banjo.
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Gold Tone GT-1200 12 String Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone GT-1200 12 String Banjitar with Pickup - Bluegrass Instruments
For a truly unique sounding guitar style instrument the Banjitar 12 is overwhelming in tone and volume. This great rhythym instrument has a punchy sound, slim neck, and excellent string action. All specs are similar to our GT-500 and because of its solid construction and specially reinforced neck it stays in excellent tune.
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Gold Tone Plucky Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Plucky Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
A true backpacker weighing in at only two lbs…May be tuned in C or D…this banjo is no toy and is very playable. The neck width is similar to a full size banjo for ease of fingering. Its has low string action and plenty of volume. Perfect for the very young child, on the trail, or cuddling up with on the couch. Set up perfectly at our shop just like the big boys. Includes a carrying bag.
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo with brass tone ring, guitar style tuners, snowflake inlay, chrome hardware, maple resonator, maple neck, dual coordinator rods, and maple rim and neck.
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Gold Tone BG-MINI Mini Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone BG-MINI Mini Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
The BG is a professional banjo and a pint size version of the Gold Tone BG-250F. Many pros have used these in bluegrass performances to the delight of the audience. A rolled brass tone ring gives plenty of punch. The ultimate bluegrass banjo for kids!
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Gold Tone TB-250 Deluxe Traveler Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone TB-250 Deluxe Traveler Banjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Due to the tremendous response of the original Gold Tone travel banjo, the TB-250 is the premier traveler with many features of the best banjos. This banjo may also be tuned to "A" and played professionally due to remarkable tone. This piece is definitely one model to pass down to future generations.
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Gold Tone Tranjo - Bluegrass Instruments
Gold Tone Tranjo - Bluegrass Instruments
The Tranjo is the most unique traveler ever made. The neck is completely detachable with one thumb screw and fits in a suitcase. Best of all, it is completely full scale and has a great bluegrass tone for practicing. The body design fits comfortably in your lap and its light weight is easily maneuvered.
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