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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Banjos updated March 1, 2010
Gold Tone banjoGold Tone Banjos

Gold Tone is committed to providing you with a quality banjo at an affordable price. That means quality parts, professional design, tight-fitting assembly, and an expert set up by real musicians.

Founder Wayne Rogers continually strives for "MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK" in every design and all price points. He plays every instrument before shipment and verifies Gold Tone's commitment to great tone, superb set-up, and your musical satisfaction! Compare and you'll find out why thousands of musicians are playing Gold Tone. Visit the Goodall website at www.goldtone.com for more information.

Note: Cases are not included unless specifically indicated.
We sell a variety of cases, both hardshell and softshell, as well as gig bags. Please browse the list on our accessories page, and email or call (301) 270-9090 for more details.  We can also get you a Gold Tone case that will fit your new banjo.  Contact us for details.  

Bluegrass Banjos

Model List Price Our Price Style Photos and more specs BUY
OB-250 $1339.00 $1004 Orange Blossom 250 with maple neck & resonator, Grover M/E bridge, ebony fingerboard, bronze JLS tone ring curly maple neck and body binding, Vega style headstock inlay photos and specs
OB-250+TP $2459.00 $1844 Orange Blossom with TPS, maple neck & resonator, Gary Sosebee bridge, ebony fingerboard, bronze JLS tone ring, deluxe TKL arched case maple neck and body binding, flower style headstock inlay photos and specs
OB-250+ $2099.00 $1574 Orange Blossom 250 with maple neck & resonator, Gary Sosebee bridge, ebony fingerboard, bronze JLS tone ring, deluxe TKL arched case maple neck and body binding, flower style headstock inlay photos and specs
OB-300 $3179.00 $2384 Orange Blossom 300 with curly maple neck, maple resonator, maple/ebony cap bridge, ebony fingerboard, bronze sandcast tone ring curly maple neck and body binding, Tree of Life headstock inlay, triple gold plating photos and specs
OB-500 $4999.00 $3749 Orange Blossom 500 with curly maple neck, maple resonator, maple/ebony cap bridge, ebony radius fingerboard, bronze sandcast tone ring, deluxe TKL arched case curly maple neck and body binding, Tree of Life headstock inlay, triple gold plating photos and specs
OB-250LW $1279.00 $959 Orange Blossom 250 with 10 lb. rim/tone ring, maple neck & resonator, Gary Sosebee bridge, ebony fingerboard, bronze JLS tone ring maple neck and body binding, flower style headstock inlay photos and specs
OB-250AT $1389.00 $1042 Orange Blossom Archtop with maple neck & resonator, Grover M/E bridge, ebony fingerboard, brass tone ring curly maple neck and body binding, hearts & flowers fingerboard inlay photos and specs
BG-250 $899.00 $674 Bluegrass Special with maple neck & mahogany resonator, maple/ebony bridge, brass tone ring, rosewood fingerboard celluloid neck and body binding, snowflake fingerboard inlay photos and specs
BG-250F $1049.00 $787 Bluegrass Special with 5 strings, maple neck, brass tone ring, mahogany resonator, maple/ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard celluloid neck and body binding, snowflake fingerboard inlay photos and specs
MC-150R/P $768.00 $576 Maple Classic with maple neck & resonator, brass tone ring, maple/ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard celluloid neck and body binding, snowflake fingerboard inlay photos and specs
CC-100R $519.00 $389 Cripple Creek with maple neck & resonator, brass tone ring, maple/ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard celluloid neck and body binding, snowflake fingerboard inlay photos and specs
CC-100R+ $649.00 $487 Cripple Creek Plus with maple neck & resonator, brass tone ring, maple/ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard celluloid neck and body binding, snowflake fingerboard inlay photos and specs
CC-50RP $449.00 $337 Cripple Creek 50RP with maple neck & mahogany resonator, maple/ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard, brass tone ring, gig bag celluloid neck and body binding, dot fingerboard inlay photos and specs

Open Back ("Old Tone") Banjos

Model List Price Our Price Style Photos and more specs BUY
CC-OT $419.00 $314 A complete package designed to learn clawhammer style banjo.. Includes Bob Carlin Instructional DVD, Capo spike, gig bag, strap, frailing scoop, and all Old Time style cosmetics. maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, star  headstock inlay photos and specs
WL-250
(White
Ladye)
$968.00 $726 Professional tone, cosmetics, great playability and an affordable open back with a vintage style White Ladye Tone Ring. The design provides a plunky but punchy tone well-suited for old timey and folk music. Hard arched top case included. ebony fingerboard, cloud position markers, vine headstock inlay, No-Knot tailpiece
photos and specs
WL-250+
(White
Ladye Plus)
$1118.00 $839 an exquisite version of the WL-250 featuring a custom tree of life inlay. Unlike other tree of life inlay designs, the position markers are easily seen by the flower patterns for up the neck playing. Hard case included. ebony fingerboard, tree of life inlay, vine headstock inlay, No-Knot tailpiece
photos and specs
WL-250 LN
(White Ladye LN)
$1078.00 $809 Same features as the WL-250 in a long neck version. Hard case included. ebony fingerboard, cloud position markers, vine headstock inlay, No-Knot tailpiece
photos and specs
OT-800 $1339.00 $1004 Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound.  Metal bracket band contains the lug bolts avoiding holes in the rim for a solid tone. Brass Tubaphone style tone ring.  Deluxe arch top case. Classic style engraved inlays, maple neck and rim, adjustable coordinator rods (instead of a dowel stick), and our new Fairbanks style headstock
photos and specs
OT-6 $1199.00 $899 Old time 6-string banjo (NOT a banjo guitar!) with additional bass string next to the thumb string. Deluxe arch case included. Rolled brass tone ring, vintage mahogany finish, vintage Weymann-style headstock inlay, Vega-style engraved fretboard inlay, crˆå¬¨me celluloid binding.
photos and specs
BC-350
(Bob Carlin 350)
$1099.00 $824 Bob Carlin signature model; 12" pot, scooped fingerboard, brass tone ring, maple neck, modified dowel stick construction. ebony fingerboard, star/dot fingerboard inlays, clear maple finish, No-Knot tailpiece, hot dog armrest.
photos and specs
BC-350+
(Bob Carlin Plus)
$1399.00 $1049 Bob Carlin's 350 design with upgraded cosmetics¬â¬€ˆègold plating on an openback is exquisite and with a vintage style inlay pattern will someday be a collector¬â¬€ˆøs banjo exquisite vintage inlay style highly acclaimed during the heyday of banjos. Triple plated gold hardware sets o¬ïˆÇ¬€ the rich vintage brown mahogany stain.
photos and specs
BC-120
(Bob Carlin 120)
$659.00 $494 This economically priced Bob Carlin model features a 12" rim, frailing scoop, wider fingerboard, "hot dog" vintage-style armrest, Renaissance head, "No Knot" tailpiece, and Vintage old timey neck design. Gig bag included. Rosewood fingerboard,  maple neck,
star headstock inlay,  star/dot fingerboard inlay,  vintage brown finish.
photos and specs
CB-100 $689.00 $517 Entry price with all the features of a high end. A scooped fingerboard, brass rod tone ring, and a vintage neck design, make this banjo a great value. Lightweight for practice and travel Rolled brass tone ring, rosewood fingerboard,  maple neck,
 shooting star/dot fingerboard inlay,  clear maple finish.
photos and specs
MM-150
(Maple Mountain)
$799.00 $599 Gold Tone's original openback is great for a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone.  White Ladye tone ring, rosewood fingerboard,  maple neck,
 snowflake  fingerboard inlay,  clear maple finish.
photos and specs
MM-150 LN
(Maple Mountain Long Neck)
$939.00 $704 Long neck version of the MM-150.  White Ladye tone ring, rosewood fingerboard,  maple neck,
 snowflake  fingerboard inlay,  clear maple finish.
photos and specs
EC-1 (Elite Classic) $1299.00 $974 Dowel stick construction and elaborate "Tree of Life" inlays make this one unique and beautiful openback. With a spun metal rim, the body is a replica of 1920's pot design. Includes Deluxe Archtop Hardshell Case ebony fingerboard,  maple neck,
Tree of Life  fingerboard inlay,  maple rim with "Spun-Brass" overlay.
photos and specs

Hybrid Instruments

Model List Price Our Price Style Photos and more specs BUY
CEB4 (Cello Banjo) $1239.00 $929 Marcy Marxer Signature Model four-string cello banjo. Deluxe archtop hardshell case included maple neck, ebony fingerboard, vintage Weymann-style inlays photos and specs
Banjolele
(Banjo Ukulele)
$479.00 $359 Combining quality uke craftsmanship with a banjo body, the Banjolele achieves more volume while keeping that distinctive uke sound. maple neck, ebony fingerboard, snowflake fingerboard inlays,
geared tuners. photos and specs
Banjolele-DLX
(Delusce Banjo Ukulele)
$599.00 $449 Adds a resonator back to the standard Banjolele. Combining quality uke craftsmanship with a banjo body, the Deluxe Banjolele achieves even more volume and sustain.  maple neck, ebony fingerboard, snowflake fingerboard inlays,
geared tuners. photos and specs