andy perkins traditional instruments

a nice entry-level banjo from Gold Tone. It has an 11” x ½” thick stained mahogany rim with a small brass tone ring & sturdy chrome-plated metalwork - 18 brackets and a No-Knot tailpiece. The plating is very good. Fitted with a Renaissance or Fibreskyn head. The truss rodded maple neck is slim with a black bound rosewood fingerboard and dot position markers. The scale length is 26 ¼” with 22 frets. Modern banjo fretting, nicely done & hand-dressed for an excellent playing surface. The action is set-up for frailing but is adjustable as required. Fitted with good quality vintage style planetary banjo tuners and a geared 5th string peg. The neck is finished in satin lacquer which matches the body very well - the finish is good. Overall, this banjo is very well built and good value for money. It has a pleasant, mellow tone suitable for any “old-time” or folk style. A much better entry-level instrument than most banjos in this price range.