Gold Tone AC-1 Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo with Gig Bag

Gold Tone
Code: ac-1
£299.00
RRP £364.00
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A 'Best in Show' product from the Summer NAMM Trade show in Anaheim California 2016! Affordale, well made, lightweight 5 string openback banjo with gig bag. Left hand also available, check options box below.

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Key Features
Lightweight
Zero Glide Nut
Composite rim

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Description

Proclaimed "Best in Show / MUST Stock" instrument at the 2016 Summer NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the Gold Tone AC-1 sets the bar for an economical, well-made, great-sounding and durable beginner banjo. 

The superior-sounding composite rim mated to a slim, playable neck, produces a banjo that weighs LESS THAN FOUR POUNDS. The AC-1 is the perfect choice for beginners, travel use or for a child's first banjo. Handsome, with its matching black neck, rim, Zero Glide nut and tuner buttons, the AC-1 is a good addition to the ever expanding Gold Tone range of instruments.


Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
AC-Series
Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
Composite
Banjo Head Type
White Frosted Top
Crown Height
Low Crown (3/8")
Tension Hoop
Flat bar
Number of Hooks
16
Bridge
3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Adjustable

Neck

Neck Material
Nato
Fretboard
Rosewood
Number of Frets
22
Neck Inlays
Dots
Scale Length
26 3/16" (665mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
ABS (plastic)
Nut Width
1 3/16" (30mm)
Tuning Pegs
Closed geared side tuners
Tuner Buttons
Black Plastic

Finish

Finish
Satin

Other

Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Gig Bag
Manufacturers Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Weight
1.7kg

Related videos

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Tony Trischka Checks Out the Gold Tone AC-1 at 2016 NAMM

Customer reviews

5 / 5
5 reviews for Gold Tone AC-1 Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo with Gig Bag
Reviews.io customer reviews
Kate Scott
19/01/2024
Lovely and light, great sound, enjoyable to play and looks great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steve Garside
12/01/2023
This is a lovely banjo, and so easy to hold. The tone is great, and all set up for me by Eagle Music. They are so helpful, in fact I would not use anyone else but them. You can put your trust in them and be sure to have a safe and friendly experience.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brennan Baggs
22/12/2022
Fantastic.
Rated 5 out of 5
JOANNE BARNES
16/07/2022
Lovely banjo for beginner. Easy to play and nice tone.
Rated 5 out of 5
Stephannie Crouch
21/06/2021
Excellent Banjo, great sound and surprisingly loud for an open back. Bought as a gift for my husband, who is a keen guitarist, but never had a Banjo
Rated 5 out of 5

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