Gold Tone GT-500 6 String Banjitar
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The GT-500 is a well-built instrument offering a surprisingly bright and clear banjo voice, very playable thanks to the comfortable neck. It's a great option for guitarists wanting to explore banjo territory or for banjo players seeking a versatile, six-string option—perfect for folk, country, and even some blues.
Product Description
- Gold Tone GT-500 6 String Banjitar
- 6-String Banjo
- Neck: Maple
- Radial fretboard: Blackwood
- Rim: Maple
- Head: 11" HC
- smooth
- Resonator: 13" Maple
- Tone ring steel alloy
- Snowflake fretboard inlays
- Black ABS binding
- 2-Fold adjustable tension rod
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Bridge: Maple
- with ebony top layer
- Tailpiece: 6-String Straighline
- 21 Frets
- 24 Clamping screws
- Clamping hoops: Brass
- notched
- Armrest: Chrome Gold Tone Gravour
- Closed tuners
- Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
- Chrome Hardware
- Pickup: SMP with volume control
- Jack socket
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Maple rim and resonator deliver a focused, bright banjo tone.
- • Bone nut and ebony bridge contribute to improved sustain and clarity.
- • SMP pickup provides usable amplified sound, a nice convenience.
- • Solid maple neck with blackwood fretboard offers comfortable playability.
CONS
- • The 648mm scale can feel a bit long for smaller hands.
- • Maple construction, while bright, lacks the warmth of mahogany or walnut.
- • High-gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and reflections.
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Key Features
Type
6-String Banjitar
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
13 in Maple
Strings
6 (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more focused, lacking the complex overtones of a 5-string. The 6-string tuning also lends itself to guitar-like chord voicings.
It’s serviceable for basic amplified needs, but a higher-end pickup would offer more tonal nuance and clarity for professional use.
The action is generally comfortable, though a setup might be needed to dial it in perfectly. The fretboard is smooth and offers a familiar guitar-like feel.
