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We are also proud to carry the full line of Gold Tone banjos and accessories! We have many of these banjos in stock, and can special order anything that we don't have in stock. Please call us for a price quote and availability. We also carry Recording King, Morgan Monroe, Savannah, Danville and Rover banjos. All banjos include a factory setup, PLUS another quality check and setup by former Illinois State Banjo Champion Chris Talley. We know you'll appreciate the look, sound and feel of these quality instruments.

If you need help deciding which banjo is right for you, call or email us, or take a look at www.learnbluegrass.com/choosebanjo.html for more information.

Gold Tone Banjos

Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-50RP Banjo w/gigbag - $549 + $65 S/H/I (US only)

In stock! Don't pay more for less banjo! This is an absolute bargain for a great beginner's banjo! We carry this model with planetary tuners, including a geared 5th string peg. Features include a matte Walnut finish, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, metal armrest, straight-line tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, rosewood fingerboard, and a Gold Tone gigbag! Comes completely setup and ready to play! Please Note: We have more than one of these, so pictures and soundclip may not be the actual instrument you will be receiving.

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Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo w/gigbag - $230 + $65 S/H/I (US only)

In Stock! This is truly an amazing banjo for the money! Even as an open back, this banjo has a nice tone! Features include a matte black finish neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod, Zero glide nut, dot fingerboard inlays, rosewood fingerboard, geared 5th string tuner, guitar style tuners, composite rim and a non-padded Gold Tone gigbag! Comes completely setup and ready to play! Please Note: We have more than one of these, so pictures and soundclip may not be the actual instrument you will be receiving.

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Gold Tone AC-Traveller Banjo w/gigbag - $230 + $65 S/H/I (US only)

In stock! Great for children and for travelling, the AC-Traveller is just like the AC-1, but it is two frets shorter. This is truly an amazing banjo for the money! Even as an open back, this banjo has a nice tone! Features include a matte black finish neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod, Zero glide nut, dot fingerboard inlays, rosewood fingerboard, geared 5th string tuner, guitar style tuners, composite rim and a non-padded Gold Tone gigbag! Comes completely setup and ready to play! Please Note: We have more than one of these, so pictures and soundclip may not be the actual instrument you will be receiving.

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Gold Tone AC-5 Banjo w/gigbag - $375 + $65 S/H/I (US only)

In Stock! Absolutely super sounding banjo for the price! Features include a natural finish neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod, Zero glide nut, dot fingerboard inlays, rosewood fingerboard, geared 5th string tuner, guitar style tuners, composite rim and resonator (textured), and a non-padded Gold Tone gigbag! Comes completely setup and ready to play! Please Note: We have more than one of these, so pictures and soundclip may not be the actual instrument you will be receiving.

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Gold Tone OB-250 Banjo w/hard case - $1499 + $75 S/H/I (US only)

In stock! A classic reproduction of the most famous flathead bluegrass banjo with astonishing tone and playability. Ebony fingerboard, tobacco brown maple neck with beautiful natural maple binding, tobacco brown maple resonator, sand cast brass tone ring, 3-ply Canadian hard rock maple rim, one-piece pot metal flange, special Master Planet planetary tuning pegs, geared 5th string peg. Comes complete with hardshell case! Note: Pictures and soundclip are not the actual instrument you will receive, as we have more than one of these in stock.

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Gold Tone MC-150RP Banjo - $799 + $75 S/H/I (US only)

In stock! Economically priced, the MC-150RP has all quality parts which provide excellent tone. This model is convertible, which means the resonator may be easily detached for open back playing. It includes a professional pot with a 3/4" rim and a bluegrass flat top steel alloy tone ring, snowflake inlay, natural finish, maple resonator, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. Please note that we only carry this model with planetary pegs, but it is also available with less expensive guitar-style tuners.

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Gold Tone CC-Mini Banjo - $459 + $40 S/H (US only)

One in stock! Way cool, high quality, smaller banjo! This is no toy. Can be tuned to standard G tuning, though the Gold Tone website suggests "C." This baby was made to travel, and it will travel with style and take up only a small amount of space! For additional information, click here.

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Miscellaneous Banjos

Danville Banjo - $325 + $75 S/H (US only)

In stock! This banjo is just perfect for the beginning player! It has a beautiful, glossy finish! Mahogany neck and resonator; bound, ebony fingerboard; guitar style tuners with geared 5th string tuning peg. This is a great sounding banjo for the money! Comes completely setup and ready to play.

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Oscar Schmidt OB5SP-A Banjo - $350 + $75 S/H (US only)

In stock! Take a look at the beautiful flaming on this spalted maple resonator and headstock! And the tone you get from this banjo is really amazing! We have two of them right now, and both sound great. Matte finish. Nato neck; probably rosewood fingerboard (OS doesn't say...); guitar style tuners with geared 5th string tuning peg; cast aluminum rim/flange/tonering combo with 30 brackets. Don't pass this up! Comes completely setup and ready to play.

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Oscar Schmidt OB5SP-A Banjo - $350 + $75 S/H (US only)

In stock! Take a look at the beautiful flaming on this spalted maple resonator and headstock! And the tone you get from this banjo is really amazing! We have two of them right now, and both sound great. Matte finish. Nato neck; probably rosewood fingerboard (OS doesn't say...); guitar style tuners with geared 5th string tuning peg; cast aluminum rim/flange/tonering combo with 30 brackets. Don't pass this up! Comes completely setup and ready to play.

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Recording King RK-R35 Banjo - $950 + $75 S/H (US only)

In stock! The Recording King Madison RK-R35 banjo is a lot of banjo for the money! It has a matte brown finish; maple resonator and neck; 20 hole bell brass tone ring; Mastertone style one piece flange; nickel plate hardware; planetary pegs and matching geared 5th string tuner. This is a fantastic sounding banjo! Comes completely setup and ready to play.

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Recording King RK-R36 Banjo - $1050 + $75 S/H (US only)

In Stock! The Recording King Madison RK-R36 banjo is the same basic banjo as the RK-R35, but made with mahogany instead of maple, and a glossy finish finish rather than matte. It has a glossy transparent finish; mahogany resonator and neck; 20 hole bell brass tone ring; Mastertone style one piece flange; nickel plate hardware; planetary pegs and matching geared 5th string tuner. Another fantastic sounding banjo! Comes completely setup and ready to play.

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