This Carlin model was the first to be issued; it was the result of a meeting between Bob and Gold Tone president Wayne Rogers at the 2004 IBMA Fan Fest. All of the BC-350 features and dimensions are per Mr. Carlin's specifications (arrived at after several trips by Bob to the Gold Tone plant) and include a twelve-inch three-ply maple pot with an innovative dowel-stick/coordinator rod, a rolled brass tone ring, maple neck with scooped ebony fretboard, planetary-gear tuning machines, No Knot tailpiece and "hot-dog" armrest. All metal parts are richly nickel-plated for long-wearing durability. Of course, each BC-350 is set up by skilled hands in our Florida shop. Available as a left-handed model.

Features: 

  • GT Master Planetary Tuners.
  • Scooped Maple Neck.
  • Dot & Star.
  • 12" HC Renaissance Head. 

Specifications: 

Headstock:

  • Buttons: C-Style.
  • Nut Width: 1-3/8" ZeroGlide Nut.
  • Tuners: GT Master Planetary.

Neck:

  • Fingerboard: Ebony w/Scoop.
  • Frets: 18.
  • Inlay: Dot & Star.
  • Material: Maple.
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable.

Body:

  • Armrest: Hot Dog.
  • Binding: Black ABS.
  • Brackets: 26.
  • Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap.
  • Coordinator Rods: Wooden Dowel.
  • Finish: Natural / High Gloss.
  • Hardware: Nickel Plated.
  • Head: Size: 12" Remo HC Renaissance.
  • Rim: Size: 12" 3-Ply Maple w/ Faux Dowel.
  • Tailpiece: No Knot.
  • Tension Hoop: 12" Notched.
  • Tone Ring: 12" Rolled Brass Flat Bar.

Dimensions:

  • Scale Length: 26-3/16".
  • Weight: 6.5 lbs.

Other:

  • String Gauge: .010, .024w, .015, .012, .010.
  • Tuning: GDGBD
  • Option 1: SMP+ P.
  • Bag: HPB (Optional).
  • Left-Handed Available: Yes.

Accessories Included:

  • Hardshell Case.

ConditionBrand New (New)
Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • BC-350 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo
Finish
  • Natural High Gloss
Categories
Year
  • 2023

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