Gold Tone CC-100RW 5 String Banjo
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The CC-100RW is a solid entry into the resonator banjo world, offering a good balance of quality and playability. It's a fantastic choice for beginner to intermediate bluegrass players looking for a well-built instrument with a bright, punchy tone and the flexibility of a detachable resonator. The maple construction delivers a lively sound that’s ready to cut through a jam session.
Product Description
- Gold Tone CC-100RW 5 String Banjo
- 5-String Resonator Banjo
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Blackwood
- Rim: Maple
- Head: 11" Remo LC coated
- Resonator: 13" Maple
- Tone ring: Rolled brass
- Snowflake fretboard inlays
- Black ABS binding
- 2-Fold adjustable tension rod
- Scale: 665 mm
- Nut width: 33.3 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Bridge: maple
- with ebony top layer
- Tailpiece: 5-string Terminator
- 22 Frets
- 18 Clamping screws
- Flat Bar hoops
- 2 Resonator Rods
- Detachable resonator
- Armrest: Chrome Gold Tone Gravour
- Closed mechanisms
- Tuning: G-D-G-B-D
- Chrome Hardware
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Rolled brass tone ring delivers a bright, classic bluegrass tone.
- • Blackwood fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and improved feel.
- • Detachable resonator allows for versatile tone shaping – open back or resonator.
- • Solid maple construction provides excellent resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • Maple rim can be a bit 'woody' sounding compared to more complex rim materials.
- • ABS binding, while functional, isn't as premium feeling as genuine wood.
- • Neck profile might be a bit chunky for players preferring a thinner neck.
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Key Features
Type
5-String Resonator Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
13 in Maple
Strings
5
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's close, but the more expensive banjos often have more refined overtones and a slightly louder projection, due to more complex bracing and hardware.
The 33.3 mm nut width is fairly standard, but the neck profile is a bit on the fuller side, so smaller hands might find it a touch bulky initially.
Yes, the locking mechanism is quite robust; however, regularly checking the screws is advisable, especially for very aggressive players.
