Gold Tone High Moon HM-100 Banjo
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The High Moon HM-100 is a seriously well-equipped banjo, leaning heavily into that classic bluegrass sound. The ebony fingerboard and quality hardware really elevate the playing experience, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking for a professional-grade instrument without the ultra-premium price tag.
Product Description
- Gold Tone High Moon HM-100 Banjo
- 5-String Banjo
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- 12" Brass hoops
- Rim 12": multi-ply maple
- Head: Remo HC Renaissance
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot 6 Moon
- Maple binding
- Tension rod 2-way adjustable
- Scale length: 665 mm
- Nut width: 34.9 mm
- Nut: Zero Glide bone
- Maple bridge with ebony cap
- Tailpiece: Terminator 5-String
- 19 Frets
- 14 Pawn lug brackets
- Maple armrest
- GT Master Planetary machine heads
- Tuning: G-D-G-B-D
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Colour: Mahogany Satin
- Includes case
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and speed for intricate playing
- • Zero Glide nut enhances string vibration and intonation accuracy
- • GT Master planetary tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability
- • Multi-ply maple rim delivers a focused, powerful tone with good projection
CONS
- • Mahogany satin finish, while attractive, can be prone to minor scuffs
- • Limited versatility; primarily suited for bluegrass and traditional styles
- • Weight might be a factor for players accustomed to lighter instruments
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Key Features
Type
5-String Banjo
Head Size
12 in
Resonator
Open-back
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Zero Glide nut minimizes string contact, allowing for improved vibrational transfer and a slightly brighter, more responsive tone.
The maple armrest is generally comfortable, but some players may prefer to add a pad for enhanced ergonomics over long practice periods.
Being an open-back, it offers a warmer, more mellow tone with less sustain than a resonator banjo, better suited for traditional bluegrass and clawhammer styles.
