Gold Star GE-1 The Prospector Old-Time Banjo

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The Gold Star Prospector is built in the tradition of banjos from the late 1800s, with a singular combination of traditional design, tone and contemporary playability.

The 1/2 inch rim of the banjo consists of two 1/4 inch plies of rock maple that form a firm vibration base for the warm tonal characteristics required for the old-time banjo styles. The “frailing-scoop” allows the player to access the warm tone found in the area just outside the confines of the banjo head.

The addition of sturdy but light-weight neck reinforcement and coordinator rod assures the structural stability of the neck and rim without a negative impact on the balance or appearance of the instrument.

2-Ply Rock Maple Rim

11" Remo Weatherking Fiberskyn Head

Maple Neck

Single Coordinator Rod

Santos Rosewood (Pau Ferro) Fingerboard

Traditional Bulb Heel & Frailing Scoop

Engraved Gold Mother-Of-Pearl Star Headstock Inlay

Mother-Of-Pearl Dot Inlays

Golden Gate P-130 Planet Tuning Machines

Golden Gate P-101 Armrest

No-Knot Tailpiece

Schwimmer-Style 5th String Pip

26 1/2" Scale 1 9/32" Nut Width

This banjo is in BRAND NEW condition and has been inspected and set-up by our expert techs.