The CC-50: a great entry-level banjo from Gold Tone! For an economy 5 string, the CC-50 is a great value. Our 12 point set up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone.

The Cripple Creek CC-50 is an entry-level banjo designed for easy learning, specifically designed to play effortlessly, sound great and be affordable. The openback CC-50 is ideal for "old time" or folk-style banjo playing. The hard maple neck and maple rim, guitar-style tuners, geared fifth-string tuning peg, single coordinator rod, straight-line tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard and rolled brass tone ring combine to make a lightweight, all-wood instrument that's ideal for the student or for experienced picker in need of a second banjo. Completely set up at the Gold Tone factory in Florida, The CC-50's price includes a gig bag for easy transport. Available as left-handed model.

Neck:  Maple

Finish:  Vintage Brown Satin

Fingerboard:  Rosewood

Bridge:  Maple w/ Ebony Cap

Tuners:  Sealed Guitar-Style

Inlay:  Dot

Truss Rod:  Two-Way Adjustable

Tone Ring:  Rolled Brass

Rim:  Multi-Ply Maple

Tension Hoop:  Flat Bar

Binding:  Black ABS

Brackets:  18

Buttons:  B-Style

Hardware:  Chrome Plated

Pickups:  Optional

Tailpiece:  5-String Terminator

Armrest:  Fits All GT Engraved

Head:  11" Å¡ ³ LC Frosted

Number of Frets:  22

Nut Width:  1-3/16" Å¡ ³ Bone

Scale Length:  26-3/16" Å¡ ³

Weight:  5.5 lbs.

Tuning:  GDGBD

Strings:  .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010

Hard Case:  HD14

Bag:  Included

Left-Handed Available:  Yes

Add some options and upgrades when ordering. Visit the following links and add your upgrades to your cart!

Gold Tone Snuffy Smith 5-String Banjo Bridge (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116468-gold-tone-snuffy-smith-5-string-banjo-bridge-installed

Gold Tone Capo Spikes 7, 9, 10th Frets (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116488-gold-tone-capo-spikes-7-9-10th-frets-installed

Gold Tone Sliding Magnetic Pickup (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116491-gold-tone-sliding-magnetic-pickup-installed

Gold Tone Fishman Rare Earth Banjo Pickup (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116494-gold-tone-fishman-rare-earth-banjo-pickup-installed

Gold Tone 11" Notched Engraved Tension Hoop (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116492-gold-tone-11-notched-engraved-tension-hoop-installed