Gold Tone CC-100R Resonator Banjo  

Just got it is more banjo than I thought I was going to get. IF you want to learn how to play the Banjo this is the one!

I currently own a Deering openback banjo but wanted a resonator banjo that wouldn't break the bank. Based on the other reviews, I decided to give the CC-100R a chance. That was over a year ago and I couldn't be happier with this banjo. As a female player, I wanted an instrument that was lightweight, built well, and had a good bluegrass sound. This banjo has it all and looks great too. It's definitely not a toy. Would a Gibson bluegrass player approve? Probably not, but given the cost, features, and sound of this banjo, it would work for most people. And ladies, if you're looking for a good-sounding banjo that will be comfortable to hold while standing, this banjo is for you.

This is the first banjo i have owned. Before buying this i played a friends banjo, Which was a total clunker. One of the tuning pegs was a drill bit wrapped in guitar string. I'm Very pleased with the CC100R, The Resonator comes off easily in case i want to play a little quieter at night. I got mine with Planetary Tuners and they work great. The color is nice and the Banjo is very light. This is certainly a beginners banjo, Light weight, No Flange. But i would certainly recommend this to ANY one who is looking tot play banjo. Its easy to play, great sound, All around awesome banjo

I just started playing the banjo a couple of months ago.  I've also played the guitar for 16 years and the mandolin for just a little over a year now.   Let me tell you this...this is a quality instrument, especially for the price.  It has a warm tone to it, unlike other cheaper models.  I highly suggest spending the extra $ you'll be glad that you did.

This was the first banjo that I ever bought, and let me tell you, quite possibly the last. It made learning the in and outs of blue grass so much fun and so easy. For the quality vs price alone, any newbie to banjos should pick up a Gold Tone. You will not be disappointed.