Gold Tone CC-100R 5 String Banjo Left
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The Gold Tone CC-100R is a solid choice for left-handed players wanting a good-sounding, versatile banjo without a premium price tag. The detachable resonator lets you switch between bluegrass power and a more mellow open-back tone, making it a great all-rounder for beginners and intermediate players.
Product Description
- Gold Tone CC-100R 5 String Banjo Left
- 5-string resonator banjo
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Cripple creek series
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Blackwood
- Rim: Maple
- Skin: 11" Remo LC coated
- 13" resonator: Maple
- Tone Ring: Rolled brass
- Snowflake fingerboard inlays
- Black ABS binding
- 2-way adjustable tension rod
- Scale length: 665 mm
- Nut width: 30 mm
- Bone nut
- Maple bridge with ebony overlay
- 5-string terminator tailpiece
- 22 frets
- 18 brackets
- Flat bar hoops
- 2 resonator rods
- Detachable resonator
- Chrome armrest with gold tone engraving
- Closed machine heads
- Tuning: G-D-G-B-D
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Vintage brown high gloss
PROS
- • Maple rim & resonator offer a bright, focused bluegrass tone.
- • Blackwood fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Rolled brass tone ring delivers classic banjo projection and sustain.
- • Detachable resonator offers versatility for open-back banjo sounds.
CONS
- • Vintage brown high gloss finish may be prone to fingerprints and scratches.
- • Maple neck, while good, can be susceptible to humidity changes impacting action.
- • Closed geared tuners are adequate but a step down from more premium options.
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Key Features
Type
5-string resonator banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
Maple, detachable
Strings
5
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The rolled brass tone ring is a good starting point, but lacks the complexity and sustain of hand-hammered or more elaborate rings found on higher-end instruments.
While the 2-way adjustable tension rod helps, some minor tweaking might be needed to ensure perfectly even action across all 22 frets – typical for banjos in this price range.
ABS binding is functional and provides a clean look, but it's not as resilient as genuine wood binding and could potentially chip with rough handling.
