Gold Tone High Moon Old Time Banjo With Case

Name: High Moon Old Time Banjo With Case
Brand: Gold Tone
SKU: 393606
Price: 1899.00 EUR
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ID : 393606

EAN : 0875116010270

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Essential Information About the Little Mountain 12" Banjo

12" Format (304.8 mm) with 3-ply maple rim and brass tone ring for a full low end, great projection, and precise attack.
Mahogany V-neck with double action truss rod: stability and comfort for both traditional and modern playing styles.
Carefully crafted hardware: 14 tension hooks, notched tension hoop, "crescent" tailpiece, and GT Master planetary tuners for reliable tuning.
Ready to play: Renaissance head, Zeroglide nut, GDGBD tuning, and case included.

High Moon Old Time Banjo With Case

1.899,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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A 12" Designed for Old-Time Playing and Woody Tones

With its 12" rim and musicality-focused design, this banjo naturally fits among instruments prized for their balance of warmth, presence, and dynamics. The choice of a 3-ply maple rim combined with a brass tone ring helps achieve a clear response while maintaining an organic character, ideal for traditional repertoires and nuanced accompaniment.

Who Is This Model For?

This banjo is well suited for intermediate to advanced players seeking a responsive and stable instrument, but remains accessible to serious beginners thanks to its ergonomics and standard tuning. It particularly shines in Old-Time, folk, Americana, vocal accompaniment, and picking or clawhammer styles depending on your touch.

The Sound

The 12" format promotes a deeper foundation and generous low-midrange while maintaining definition thanks to the laminated brass tone ring (flat bar) which provides attack and clarity. The 3-ply maple rim supports projection and precision, while the Renaissance head contributes to a balanced tone, both round and articulate. The maple bridge with ebony cap refines attack and note-to-note clarity, and tuning stability benefits from the planetary tuners, effective for quick adjustments.

Technical specifications

Rim	12" / 304.8 mm, 3-ply maple with dowel stick	Scale length	26.18" / 665 mm
Tone ring	12" / 304.8 mm laminated brass, flat bar	Nut width	1.37" / 34.9 mm
Tension hoop	12" / 304.8 mm notched	Nut	Zeroglide
Tension hooks	14	Bridge	maple with ebony cap
Head	12" / 304.8 mm Renaissance HC	Tailpiece	crescent
Armrest	maple "Little Mountain"	Tuners	GT Master planetary
Neck	mahogany V-neck, V-cut heel	Tuning	GDGBD
Frets	19	String gauges	.010, .024w, .014, .012, .010
Fingerboard	ebony with bent notch	Weight	2.9 kg
Inlays	dots and moon	Finish	satin
Truss rod	double action	Color	natural
Coordinator rod	single rod with dowel	Included	case

Questions frequently asked

What tonal qualities does the 12-inch rim of the Gold Tone Banjo Old Time High Moon provide?

Its 12-inch, 3-ply maple rim promotes a deep fundamental and rich lower-mids. The Renaissance head and laminated brass flat bar tone ring maintain a clear attack. The maple bridge with ebony cap supports note-to-note clarity.

What is the tuning of this Old-Time banjo?

The standard tuning is GDGBD. The installed string set gauges are .010, .024w, .014, .012, and .010.

Is this banjo suitable for starting clawhammer playing?

The mahogany neck with a V profile, 665 mm scale length, and 34.9 mm nut width define its ergonomics. This model targets intermediate to advanced players, while remaining accessible to a serious beginner. Its Old-Time orientation makes it suitable for both clawhammer and fingerpicking styles depending on touch.