Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo w/Bag
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This Gold Tone IT-19 is a solid entry point into Irish tenor banjo playing. The combination of maple and brass delivers a pleasingly warm and bright tone, ideal for traditional tunes and session work. It's a well-built instrument offering good value for players looking for a quality, approachable tenor banjo.
Product Description
- Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo w/Bag
- Tenor Banjo
- 4-String
- 1/2" Maple rim
- 12" Brass tone ring
- rolled
- Chrome hoop
- 26 Brackets
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Irish shamrocks and knots
- 19 Frets
- Scale: 571 mm (22 1/2")
- Nut width: 32 mm (1 1/4")
- Bone nut
- Black ABS binding
- Maple bridge with ebony cap
- Master Planets tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Tuning: G - D - A - E
- Colour: Vintage Brown Satin
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Maple rim provides a warm, focused tone characteristic of Irish banjos
- • Brass tone ring adds projection and a lively, ringing sustain
- • Rosewood fingerboard with shamrock inlays offers comfortable playability and visual appeal
- • Master Planets tuners ensure stable tuning, even with aggressive playing
CONS
- • Vintage Brown Satin finish might be prone to scratches and wear with regular use
- • 12 in head can be a bit sensitive to tuning changes in varying humidity
- • While versatile, it’s primarily suited for Irish traditional music, limiting broader genre applications
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Key Features
Type
Irish Tenor Banjo
Head Size
12 in
Resonator
None (open-back)
Strings
4-String
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The brass tone ring on this open-back banjo provides projection and sustain, but lacks the focused, amplified volume of a resonator – it's more suited to acoustic performance.
The inlays are purely cosmetic; they're well-placed and don't interfere with fingerboard access or playability, offering a nice visual touch.
The 1 1/4 in nut width is narrower than a typical guitar neck, requiring a slight adjustment, but the rosewood fingerboard provides a comfortable, familiar feel.
