Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek Open-Back Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek delivers that warm, woody old-time tone with modern reliability at a price that makes quality banjo playing accessible to everyone.

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-inch multi-ply maple rim, open-back design
• Tone ring: Rolled brass flat-bar tone ring
• Tuners: Sealed guitar-style tuners with geared fifth-string peg
• Neck: Hard maple with two-way adjustable truss rod
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
• Additional features: ZeroGlide nut, Terminator tailpiece, 11-inch Remo LC coated head
• Weight: 5.5 lbs
• Included: Gig bag

Perfect for clawhammer, frailing, and old-time styles, the CC-50 combines thoughtful component choices like the ZeroGlide nut for clean low action and the balanced brass tone ring that adds brightness without harshness. The lightweight maple construction makes it comfortable for extended practice sessions, while the sealed tuners and geared fifth-string peg ensure reliable tuning stability that's essential for developing players.

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.