Gold Tone AC-Traveler Travel-Scale Composite 5-String Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone AC-Traveler proves that a travel banjo doesn't have to be a compromise—this 4-pound composite wonder delivers genuine banjo tone and playability in a package built for life on the road. This instrument is brand new and comes with full manufacturer warranty. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: 11" composite rim construction - Neck: Nato with two-way adjustable truss rod - Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot-and-star inlays, 22 frets - Scale length: 23-1/2" (short A-scale) - Nut: ZeroGlide nut, 1-1/4" width - Tuners: Covered guitar-style tuners - Bridge: Maple with ebony cap - Head: Remo 11" frosted - Hardware: Chrome - Weight: 4 lbs - Included: Gig bag Built on Gold Tone's weather-resistant composite rim technology, the AC-Traveler shrugs off humidity swings and travel abuse while producing surprisingly bright, punchy tone. The short-scale neck makes it perfect for younger players or anyone who wants a full-featured banjo that actually fits in overhead compartments and back seats. The adjustable truss rod is essential for a travel instrument that will see temperature changes, while the ZeroGlide nut and professional factory setup ensure it plays as well as it travels. Whether you're heading to fiddle camp, the campsite, or just need an instrument that's always ready to grab and go, this isn't a toy—it's a proper banjo engineered for portability without sacrifice. Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method, and has been an authorized Gold Tone dealer selling instruments since 1980. Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.