Gold Tone BC-350 Bob Carlin Signature 12" Openback Banjo 2010s - Natural

From Gold Tone:

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.

Features:

Maple Neck with 18 Frets & Black ABS Binding

Ebony Fingerboard with scoop

Dot & Star Inlays

12" 3-ply Maple body w/ Faux Dowel

12" Nickel Plated Rolled Brass Flat Bar Tone Ring

12" Remo HC Renaissance

26 Brackets

GT Master Planetary Tuning Machines

Maple Bridge w/ Ebony Cap

No Knot Tailpiece

1 3/8" Zeroglide Nut

Nickel-Plated "Hot Dog" Armrest

This banjo is in Very Good condition, showing signs of moderate use and careful storage. The nickel plating shows some tarnish and pitting, with heavier wear on the hot dog armrest. This banjo was recently restrung and setup by our techs. This package is complete with the original gig bag and a padded strap.