All Gold Tone Banjos

Popular with Banjo Orchestras in the early 1900's the Cello Banjo has once again been brought back by Gold Tone in the CEB-4 Cello Banjo Marcy Marxer Signature Model (see Marcy's video below). Features a 3 ply 14" pot, Rolled Brass Tone ring and Nylon strings. Includes Deluxe Hard Shell Case. See below for more details

The Gold Tone EB-5 electric banjo features a Remo pre-tuned eight-inch banjo head that never needs re-tensioning. With a contour-carved mahogany body and Canadian maple neck. 

The time tested 'Gold Tone IT-250' short scale 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo, set up and tuned to GDAE. Supplied in a TKL hard case. Please see below for more details and the Gold Tone Specification chart.

Gold Tone Dojo DLX. Incredible sustain and pleasing tone make Dojos great alternative instruments.

The Closed back Banjo Uke is an affordable alternative to the Gold Tone Banjolele series. Tuned GCEA for the concert or Tenor and DGBE for the Baritone, this model features a maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, geared tuners, a single adjustable coordinator rod, and Flat plate-style resonator. Aquila strings fitted as standard. Includes Gold Tone logo'd hard shell case.

12" Irish tenors are becoming very popular in Ireland. Join the trend and enjoy the increased volume, extended bass tonal range and Celtic inlay. Includes gig bag.

An A-scale short neck version of our popular AC-1 5-string banjo. The composite makes it very durable. The size makes it lightweight and easy to transport, which is perfect for travelling, taking to the beach or for a child to play on. Includes gig bag.

The Gold Tone HM-100 “High Moon” old-time banjo was designed to satisfy the modern clawhammer banjoist’s desire for a full-featured and wonderful-sounding banjo at a most affordable price.

Resembling the banjeaurines of old, this short scale (23.5") version of the AC-12 has seventeen frets and is tuned to A (a whole step higher that a standard banjo). The short, scooped neck is built just like its longer sibling and on the same pot assembly as the AC-12. Ideal for travel, the AC-12A is small, lightweight (just five pounds), and perfect for a long session of A or D tunes. Supplied with a gig bag.

The Gold Tone AC-6 Mini Banjitar packs more punch than you might expect from an entry-level guitar banjo. The rim is molded from a composite material that is strong, consistent, and durable. The nato mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard and (like all of our banjos) a two-way adjustable truss rod. The composite construction of our AC pot means maximum power and projection for minimum cost and weight. All of this comes at a price that ANYONE can afford.

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. The TS-250 combines exceptional tone with exquisite appearance and features low playing action for easy chording and maximum speed. 

The 22 fret plectrum banjo bridges the gap between the tenor and five-string banjos. Four-string banjo stylists playing jazz, pop or Celtic styles, perfect for all these genres and more. Supplied in a padded gig bag.

This companion of our GT-500 banjo guitar features a unique premium twenty-hole bell brass tone ring, chosen for its chime-y sound and long sustain. This ring also provides greater volume and a more tightly focused tone. The GT-750 has a fully-bound curly maple resonator and a hard rock maple neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard. The included Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic Pickup includes a convenient volume control and pumps exciting banjo tone through your amp or PA system. 

Inspired by John Hartford’s love for low-tuned banjos, Béla Fleck conceived the Missing Link Baritone Banjo. Tuned to open C (fifth lower than open G). Supplied in a Deluxe Hard shell Case...Note Bela Fleck not included.

A fair priced bluegrass banjo from Gold Tone. The CC-50 RP is an entry level to improver banjo with
higher specifications including planetary geared tuners, rolled brass tone ring, geared 5th string tuner and closed back resonator. Supplied Complete with Gold Tone Gig Bag. Please see below for more details and build specification from Gold Tone.

A perfect travel banjo or the ideal child's instrument for the young picker. The Cripple Creek Mini has a maple neck with rosewood fretboard and hard rock maple rim ( eight inches in diameter).

Note: this banjos is tuned to C (like the fifth fret of a full-sized banjo) 

For open G tuning, we recommend these gauuges - 016, .034w, .024w, .018, .016

The Old Tone OT-800LN is based one of the most sought-after banjos of the "classic" period (1890 to 1930). Features 1/2" maple rim with bracket band, Tubaphone style tone ring, old time inlays and planetary tuners. Supplied with a Gold Tone hard case.

The CC-Banjitar was the first banjo guitar and its popularity remains strong due its unsurpassed combination of great build quality, valued features and low price. This member of Gold Tone's Cripple Creek family of banjo-based instruments enables guitarists to play banjo-like sounds without having to learn a new instrument. See below for specs.

The Gold Tone CC100R, full-featured banjo that comes with a maple neck with a two-way adjustable truss rod. Features a resonator that you can remove and turn into an openback. Supplied with a basic gig bag.

The Gold Tone CC100RW, full-featured banjo that comes with a maple neck with a two-way adjustable truss rod. Features a resonator that you can remove and turn into an openback. Also features a wider 33.3mm (standard 30.2mm) nut.

The Closed back Banjo Uke is an affordable alternative to the Gold Tone Banjolele series. Tuned GCEA for the concert or Tenor and DGBE for the Baritone, this model features a maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, geared tuners, a single adjustable coordinator rod, and Flat plate-style resonator. Aquila strings fitted as standard. Includes Gold Tone logo'd hard shell case.

The Gold Tone AC-6+ Banjitar packs a punch like no other entry-level banjo guitar. The rim and resonator are molded from a composite material that is strong, consistent, and durable. The AC-6+ includes Gold Tones built-in SMP sliding magnetic pickup (with volume control). Plug it in, crank it up and let the good tones roll! Includes padded gig bag.

A Modern remake of the original Gibson RB3 model 'The Banger' played by JD Crowe with the no hole tonering. The OB-3 Twanger was born. After extensive research, and with great attention to every detail, Gold Tone was able to rebirth this classic banjo. What makes this banjo truly unique is its "No Hole" tone ring, which really tightens up the sustain. It also features the original measurements on the headstock, neck and body, nickel plated hardware, slanted resonator walls, vintage inlay, a Presto tailpiece, concentric resonator rings, and a brown mahogany finish. Supplied in a hard case.

"Pre-war" style and authentic tone and superb playability describe the OB-150. This Bluegrass banjo features a three-ply maple rim and one-piece flange (just like the originals), a maple neck inlayed in authentic style, a brass flathead tone ring and a smooth satin finish. Also features a radiused fingerboard. Supplied in a hard case.