Hugely popular during the heyday (1920-1930) of mandolin and banjo orchestras and clubs, the cheerful tinkle of the banjolin floated at the top of the range and usually carried the melody. The Gold Tone MB-850+ is our faithful homage to the banjolins of yesterday, built with the materials and know-how of today. The eleven-inch banjo pot assembly has a brass tone ring for maximum projection and the maple resonator is easily removed for openback playing. Available as a left-handed model.

Features: 

• Folkternative Design.
• Maple Construction.
• 11" Frosted Head.
• Vintage Brown Finish. 

Specifications:

Headstock:

• Buttons: Metal.
• Nut Width: 1-3/32" ZeroGlide Nut.
• Tuners: Open Gear Guitar-Style.

Neck:

• Fingerboard: Rosewood.
• Frets: 17.
• Inlay: Dot.
• Material: Maple.

Body:

• Armrest: Gold Tone Engraved.
• Brackets: 24.
• Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap.
• Finish: Vintage Brown / High Gloss.
• Hardware: Chrome Plated.
• Head: Size: 11" Remo LC Coated Topside.
• Resonator: Size: 13" Maple.
• Rim: Size: 11" Multi-Ply Maple.
• Tailpiece: No Knot.
• Tension Hoop: Size: 11" Flat Bar.
• Tone Ring: Size: 11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar.

Dimensions:

• Scale Length: 13-7/8".
• Weight: 6.3 lbs.

Other:

• String Gauge: .040w, .026w, .016, .011 (Doubled).
• Tuning: GDAE.
• Option 1: Rare Earth.
• Option 2: SMP+ P.
• Option 3: SMP+ with a volume control knob installed on the head of the Mando-banjo
• Bag: HPBMB (Optional).
• Left-Handed Available: Yes.