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08/03/08 - Website upgrade - £0.00

Well, we're still in the process of upgrading the website - hopefully, it should all look relatively normal at the moment.

We apologise for the chaos of last week - though you may still see random buttons appearing on odd pages.......

If there is anything that you can't find or with which you need help, please phone me .....

Gold Tone banjos - direct imports from the USA - £155.00

buying a Gold Tone banjo? - how to avoid a costly mistake ... click here for details

Gold Tone CC50 range from .. - £155.00

Click on the line above for a summary of the features and models available in this range of higher quality entry-level banjos. They also make great "second banjos" for the back porch, beach parties, picnics etc.

Gold Tone CC50 open back - £155.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level 5-string. 2-point neck fixing, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the basic open back version.

Gold Tone CC50P open back - £185.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level 5-string. 2-point neck fixing, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the CC50 above but with planetary banjo tuners instead of guitar-style tuners.

Gold Tone CC50R resonator model - £195.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level 5-string. 2-point neck fixing, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the CC50 above but fitted with a resonator.

Gold Tone CC50OT open back - £200.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level "old-time" 5-string. 2-point neck fixing, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, please click on the line above ...

Gold Tone CC50RP resonator model - £225.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level 5-string. 2-point neck fixing, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the CC50 above but fitted with a resonator and planetary banjo tuners.

Gold Tone CC100 range from - £225.00

Click on the line above for a summary of the features and models available in this range of higher quality entry-level/intermediate banjos. They also make great "second banjos" for the back porch, beach parties, picnics etc

Gold Tone CC100 open back - £225.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the basic open back version.

Gold Tone CC100P open back with planetary tuners - £255.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the basic CC100 above but with planetary banjo tuners added.

Gold Tone CC100L LEFT-HANDED open back - £255.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the basic open back version in left-handed format.

Gold Tone CC100OT "old-time" open back - £270.00

aA nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the CC100 above but with a different head, vintage-style planetary banjo tuners and specially set-up for most "old-time" styles.

Gold Tone CC100R resonator model - £275.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the standard CC100 but with a resonator.

Gold Tone CC100RP resonator model with planetary tuners - £305.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the CC100 but with planetary banjo tuners and a resonator.

Gold Tone CC100RP+ - new, improved resonator model - £325.00

a great new model - CC100RP+ - it has all the features of the existing model with the addition of a new "vintage brown" finish, 6 extra tension brackets, upgraded "GT Master" planetary tuners and a new decorated armrest .... click on the line above for details

Gold Tone CC100DL deluxe open back - £325.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, brass tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is an upgraded version of the CC100P above with higher grade parts to produce a better sound. Other options are possible on this "custom" model - please phone for details.

Gold Tone CB100D "old-time" open back - £355.00

the new, improved model frailing or clawhammer banjo with a scooped neck - please click on the line above for details

Gold Tone MC150 range from - £295.00

Click on the line above for a summary of the features and models available in this range of higher quality entry-level/intermediate banjos. They also make great "second banjos" for the back porch, beach parties, picnics etc

Gold Tone MC150 open back - £295.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, cast flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the basic open back version.

Gold Tone MC150P open back with planetary tuners - £325.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, cast flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo banjo as the MC150 above but with planetary banjo tuners instead of the guitar-style type.

Gold Tone MC150OT "old-time" open back - £340.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, cast flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the MC150 above but with vintage-style planetary tuners, a different head and specially set-up for most "old-time" styles.

Gold Tone MC150R resonator model - £365.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, cast flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same banjo as the MC150 above but with a resonator.

Gold Tone MC150RP resonator model with planetary tuners - £395.00

A nicely-made higher grade entry-level/intermediate 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, cast flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the same abnjo as the MC150 above but with planetary banjo tuners and a resonator.

Gold Tone WL "White Lady" open backs from - £425.00

Click on the line above for a summary of the features and models available in this range of higher quality intermediate/professional banjos. They are suitable for both the intermediate "old-time" player - perhaps the best available replacement for an entry-level item - and the advanced/professional player who needs a robust and relatively inexpensive banjo with a great sound. The top model in this range is very nice instrument indeed and all models are available in a "DL" version to custom order (fundamentally a set of higher grade metalwork to improve tone and appearance). Phone or e-mail for details.

Gold Tone WL150 "White Lady" open back - £425.00

A nicely-made higher grade intermediate/professional 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, "White Lady" style flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the plain blonde version.

Gold Tone WL200 "White Lady" open back - £445.00

A nicely-made higher grade intermediate/professional 5-string. All maple construction, 2-point neck fixing with twin co-ordinator rods, geared 5th string tuning peg, "White Lady" style flat-top tone ring and lots of other good features - for full details, click on the title line above. This is the modestly decorated dark stained version - identical to the WL250 except for the fingerboard/peghead.

Gold Tone WL250SS "A" scale open back - £495.00

a great little version of the well-known Gold Tone "White Lady" series with a short-scale "A" neck - ideal for those players who spend a lot of time jamming with fiddlers .... will also tune happily (with heavier strings) to "G" for those who simply want a smaller banjo .... please click on the line above for details

Gold Tone WL250 "White Lady" open back - £495.00

A lovely "old-time" frailing/clawhammer banjo - all maple construction, "White Lady" tone ring, ebony fingerboard with "Clouds" inlay and a frailer's scoop ...

Please click on the line above for a detailed spec and a larger picture.

Gold Tone BG250 range from - £445.00

Nice heavy banjos based on a "Gibson" style flat-top tone ring made from heavy cast brass. Click on the line above for a summary of the features & models in this range

Gold Tone BG250 open back - £445.00

a open-back version designed for melodic 3-finger picking or song accompaniment. Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone BG250R resonator model - £525.00

a convertible resonator version designed for 3-finger picking - you can play "bluegrass" style with the resonator "on" - or remove it to use as a true open back. Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone BG250F/3 resonator model with 3-ply maple rim - £595.00

This is a great sounding banjo for "Bluegrass" music. It has now been improved with the addition of a 3-ply maple rim to give similar sound & performance to the prettier OB250/3.

Please click the line above for specification details

This model is also available in "Lefty" format - have a look on the "left-handed 5-string banjos" list ....

Gold Tone electric 5-string banjo range from - £495.00

Solid electric instruments with a sound chamber to produce a good banjo tone. Click on the line above for a summary of the models & features in this range

Gold Tone EBT electric 5-string - £495.00

this is the version based on a "Telecaster" body. Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone EBM electric 5-string - £595.00

this is the model based on a stylised "F"-style mandolin shape. click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250 resonator range from - £645.00

the top grade of Gold Tone "Bluegrass" banjos. All these banjos offer exceptional value for money and will compare well with other, much more expensive, instruments. Click on the line baove for details of the features & models in this range

Gold Tone OB250 resonator model - POA

a nice quality bluegrass banjo which compares very well with other instruments costing a good deal more & now available with a smart new appearance - please click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250/3B blonde resonator model - £745.00

a nice quality bluegrass banjo which compares well with other instruments which are rather more expensive - click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250 resonator - new model - POA

the new version of this well known banjo - same great sound and playability, enhanced appearance .... click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250AT archtop resonator model - POA

a nice quality archtop banjo with great "cut" - get a sound which is a bit out of the ordinary..... Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250+ resonator model - £945.00

a nicely specifed professional grade banjo. Please note that, in common with all the other banjos on this site, the price shown does NOT include a case. Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone OB250B+ blonde resonator model - £945.00

a nicely specified professional grade model. Please note that, in common with all the other prices on this website, the price shown does NOT include a case. Click on the line above for details

Gold Tone long-neck (Pete Seeger style) open backs from - £450.00

great quality long neck banjos at very competitive prices - please scroll down or click on the line above for details

Gold Tone MC150 long neck open back - £450.00

a good quality long neck at an economical price ....click on the line above for details

Gold Tone WL150 long neck open back - £525.00

great tone and elegant appearance ... what more do you want of a long neck banjo? ....click on the line above for details

Gold Tone WL250 long neck open back - £595.00

a great sounding and lovely looking long neck ... click here for details

Gold Tone short-neck & travel banjos - £125.00

a new range of short-neck travel banjo or banjeaurines to add to the well established “Traveller” from Gold Tone. Superficially, they resemble other b ... click here for details

Gold Tone "Plucky" travel banjo - £145.00

a new, modern travel banjo. this picture is now out of date, this model now has an antique brown finish instead of the blonde. Please click here for details ......

Gold Tone CC-Mini travel banjo - £195.00

a new, modern high grade travel banjo or banjeaurine. It has an 8” x ½” laminated maple rim with a small brass tone ring & heavy duty nickel-plated ... click here for details

Gold Tone CC-Mini travel banjo with planetary tuners - £225.00

a new, modern high grade travel banjo or banjeaurine. It has an 8” x ½” laminated maple rim with a small brass tone ring & heavy duty nickel-plated ... click here for details

Gold Tone Travel Banjo - £225.00

a new, high-grade modern Travel or beginner’s banjo from Florida. Please click on the line above for details

Gold Tone BG-Mini travel banjo - £255.00

a new, modern high grade travel banjo or banjeaurine. It has an 8” x ½” laminated maple rim with a small brass tone ring & heavy duty nickel-plated ... click here for details

Gold Tone BG-Mini travel banjo with resonator - £325.00

a new, modern high grade travel banjo or banjeaurine. It has an 8” x ½” laminated maple rim with a small brass tone ring & heavy duty nickel-plated ... click here for details