Gold Tone ML-1 Missing Link Béla Fleck Baritone Banjo with Case
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.
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Description
Béla’s previous experience with the Gold Tone cello banjo brought him to Wayne Rogers. The two collaborated in the design and, after many months of experimentation and various challenges, the ML-1 was created
To produce the lower tone with a traditional sound in the lower register, Gold Tone use a 12-inch, 3-ply Maple Rim with a bronze tone ring.
After testing a variety of neck and bridge options, Béla signed off on the Compound Radius (5”-9”) Ebony Fingerboard attached to a Hard Rock Canadian Maple neck and a Cathedral-like radius bridge standing 7/8” over the signature black Remo head.
Jumbo frets, the exclusive “Terminator” tailpiece and the Gold Tone patented Zer0 Glide system complete the perfect formula for the throaty ML-1. Béla’s nouveau inlay design courses the length of the fingerboard and finishes on the C-Cut headstock.
Black Binding, Black Tuner Buttons and the Black Head create a bold, autonomous look.
Tuned to cGCEG ( fifth lower than open G)
Specification
Banjo Type | 5 String Banjo |
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Number of Strings | 5 String |
Instrument Specifics | Baritone Banjo |
Pot
Pot Type | Resonator |
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Pot Diameter | 12" |
Pot Construction | 3 ply maple rim |
Tone Ring Fitted | Yes |
Tone Ring Type | Rolled Brass Tone Ring |
Banjo Head Type | Black suede head |
Crown Height | Medium Crown (7/16") |
Tension Hoop | Notched brass tension hoop |
Number of Hooks | 24 |
Bridge | Radiused 3 footed maple with ebony tip |
Bridge Height | 7/8" |
Tailpiece | Gold Tone Terminator Tailpiece |
Armrest Fitted | Yes |
Resonator Material | Maple |
Neck
Neck Material | Hard rock maple |
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Fretboard | Radiused ebony compound |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Neck Inlays | Nouveau custom |
Scale Length | 26 1/4" (667mm) |
Headstock
Nut Material | Bone |
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Nut Width | 1 3/8" (35mm) |
Tuning Pegs | Rear facing planetary tuners |
Tuner Buttons | Black Plastic |
Finish
Finish | Gloss |
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Tuning | Open C Banjo CGCEG |
Colour | Vintage Brown |
Other
Right or Left Handed | Right Handed |
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Supplied with Case/Gig Bag | Hard Case |
Manufacturers Warranty |  |
Weight | 9.2lbs |
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