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Gold Tone AC-1 Fretless 5-String Openback Banjo Matte Black
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Overview
Durable and great-sounding banjo for beginning players.
The Gold Tone AC-1 sets the bar for an economical, well-made, great-sounding and durable beginner banjo. The superior-sounding composite rim paired with a slim, playable neck produces a banjo that weighs less than 4 lb. and is the perfect choice for beginners, travel use or for a child's first banjo. Handsome, with a matching black neck, rim, Zero Glide nut and tuner buttons, the AC-1 banjo is professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop.
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Specs
AC-1 Fretless 5-String Openback Banjo Specifications:
Headstock- Buttons: Black
- Nut Width: 1-3/16"
- Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 22
- Inlay: Dot
- Material: Nato
- Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
- Binding: Black ABS
- Brackets: 16
- Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap
- Coordinator Rods: Single 11"
- Finish: Black / Satin
- Hardware: Chrome Plated
- Head: 11" Remo LC Frosted
- Rim: 11" Composite
- Tailpiece: Vintage Style Tailpiece
- Tension Hoop: 11" Flat Bar
- Scale Length: 26-3/16"
- Weight: 3.75 lb.
- Case: Gig bag
- String Guage: .020, .024, .029, .040, .019 (Aquila Nylgut)
- Tuning: GDGBD
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