Gold Tone 5-String Open Back Banjo 12" Rim A Scale With Bag

Name: 5-String Open Back Banjo 12" Rim A Scale With Bag
Brand: Gold Tone
SKU: 393602
Price: 399.00 EUR
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ID : 393602

EAN : 0875116010263

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Essential Information About the 11" Composite 5-String Banjo

11" / 279.4 mm format with frosted "LC" head: crisp attack and great projection, ideal for traditional playing.
Rosewood fingerboard with scoop designed for clawhammer: more comfort and playing space above the fingerboard.
Okoumé neck with dual-action truss rod: precise adjustments and good stability.
Compensated maple/ebony bridge and adjustable tailpiece: intonation and response tailored to your string gauge.

5-String Open Back Banjo 12" Rim A Scale With Bag

399,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Modern and Robust Banjo, Built for Traditional Playing

With its composite rim and composite finish, this banjo aims for daily stability and consistency while retaining the essential features of an acoustic banjo: smooth metal tension hoop, 16 tension hooks, and a frosted head in the standard 11" size. The whole setup provides a reliable instrument, ready to handle rehearsals, sessions, and travel without hassle.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This 5-string banjo is suited for motivated beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a comfortable and well-adjustable instrument. The scoop on the fingerboard is a real plus for clawhammer and old-time styles, but it remains perfectly comfortable for folk accompaniment and fingerpicking. Its original open A tuning facilitates access to many typical positions and transitions in the traditional repertoire.

Sound

The 11" frosted LC head delivers a sharper attack and a drier tone, with excellent clarity of attacks in clawhammer rhythm playing. The composite rim promotes a balanced response and good projection, while the metal tension hoop and 16 tension hooks allow fine adjustment of head tension to balance brightness, volume, and sustain. The compensated maple bridge with an ebony top helps stabilize intonation along the entire neck length, maintaining precise attack and a strong snap.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For maintenance and sessions, you can consider a 5-string banjo string set in light gauge matching the original gauge (.010, .024w, .014, .012, .010), as well as a clip tuner (compatible with all string instruments) to secure tuning. The gig bag is already included for transport.

Technical specifications

Rim	composite	Truss rod	dual action
Tension hoop	smooth metal	Scale length	23.5" / 597 mm
Tension hooks	16	Nut width	1.44" / 36.5 mm
Head	11" / 279.4 mm frosted LC	Bridge	maple with ebony top, compensated
Finish	composite	Nut	ZeroGlide
Plating	chrome	Tailpiece	adjustable
Weight	2.3 kg	Tuners	covered
Neck	okoumé	Tuning	A-E-A-C#-E
Fingerboard	rosewood, with scoop for clawhammering	String gauge	.010, .024w, .014, .012, .010
Fingerboard markers	dots and star at the 5th fret	Included	gig bag

Questions frequently asked

Is this banjo suitable for clawhammer and old-time styles?

The rosewood fingerboard features a scoop dedicated to clawhammer playing. This setup facilitates playing above the fingerboard in old-time repertoires.

What is the original tuning of this 5-string banjo?

The indicated tuning is A-E-A-C♯-E, corresponding to an open A.

Is the Gold Tone 5-String Open Back Banjo suitable for beginners?

This model is aimed at motivated beginners as well as intermediate players. Its okoume neck includes a double-action truss rod. The ZeroGlide nut and the compensated maple bridge with ebony top contribute to intonation stability.

What sound character does the 11-inch frosted head provide?

The 11" frosted LC head offers a clear attack and a dry tone. The 16 tension hooks allow adjustment of tension to modulate brightness, volume, and sustain.