Proclaimed "Best in Show / MUST Stock" instrument at the 2016 Summer NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the Gold Tone AC-1 sets the bar for an economical, well-made, great-sounding and durable beginner banjo. No other maker on the planet offers so much to the novice banjoist for so little. Our superior-sounding composite rim mated to a slim, playable neck, produces a banjo that weighs LESS THAN FOUR POUNDS. The AC-1 is the perfect choice for beginners, travel use or for a child's first banjo. Handsome, with its matching black neck, rim, Zero Glide nut and tuner buttons, the AC-1 is professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop. Comes with a gig bag, too!

Body: 11" composite rim with single coordinator rod

- Head: Remo LC Frosted

- Neck: Nato with two-way adjustable truss rod

- Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays, 22 frets

- Nut: Zero Glide nut for consistent low action

- Tailpiece: Adjustable

- Finish: All-black aesthetic with matching neck, rim, and tuner buttons

- Included: Gig bag

The Zero Glide nut is especially valuable on a beginner instrument, maintaining honest action and consistent playability right out of the box instead of the high, difficult-to-fret setup common on entry-level banjos. The composite rim delivers rigid, resonant tone that's far more consistent than wood at this price point, while the slim Nato neck and rosewood fingerboard provide comfortable playability for extended practice sessions. Perfect for beginners building endurance, students, or anyone wanting a reliable travel companion.