Gold Tone Family and Staff

Robyn and I started in the retail music business in 1976. Our early local success sparked our passions and entrepreneurial spirit. Nineteen years ago we began with a simple concept for an affordable travel banjo, and it was this idea that has developed into a world-wide enterprise now comprising over 130 instrument models. As a musician and salesman in retail, it was obvious that the supply of affordable banjos and “alternative instruments” were poorly designed and could be improved with cost saving efforts. I partnered with a Korean factory, engineered my product to the very last detail, and then set up a luthiery shop in Florida to assemble and set up every instrument as only a real player can do. Visitors to our factory are amazed by our attention to detail, the setup jigs, and our entire team of dedicated workers. In 2009, our family-owned and operated business in Titusville, Florida opened a 14,000 sq. ft. facility for our employees to produce the most affordable, best sounding and playing quality instruments in the world. Our office folks use no answering machines. we have retained a non-corporate USA-style work shop. Because of our diversity in alternative instruments, Wayne and Robyn Rogers many well known professionals seek out our products, adding to their arsenal of available sounds. Our mission is to provide you with quality instruments that exceed your expectations at the very best price. Thank you for a great 19 years. We couldn’t have done it without you, our workers, and our professional endorsers putting our instruments to the test every day, and for that we are eternally grateful. It has been a dream come true, and we look forward to bringing you quality instruments for many years to come. All the best on your musical journey, Wayne Rogers, President & Founder

Our staff is directly responsible for allowing Gold Tone instruments to become one of the largest and unique instrument suppliers in the industry. Check out BanjoHangout.org and other acoustic websites to see what folks are saying about us. We are able to fill special custom orders, do vintage repairs, and develop new instruments and accessories. We are always open to new ideas and constantly push the envelope. Musicians are playing Gold Tone instruments at home, out on the road, and in recording studios all over the world. See a small list of artists on the back page that have helped grow the company over the years.

2013 Catalog Changes: Pg. 4 – OB-500 Discontinued Pg. 7 – OB-275 Discontinued Pg. 10 – BG-150F has a 14” Resonator Pg. 20 – CC-BG has Maple Resonator Pg. 28 – Dojo Dlx includes Magnetic Pickup only Pg. 30 – PC-Banjola includes Magnetic Pickup only and Volume Control Pg. 31 – Banjola Dlx Discontinued Pg. 31 – BT-2000 has Straightline Tailpiece; Now available with Resonator Pg. 38 – GM-A+ Discontinued Pg. 42 – Mandola and BZ-500 have Gloss Finish Pg. 46 – GRSS Discontinued Pg. 48 – Style 4 upgraded to Style 4+ now in Solid Koa Pg. 51 – GBG has Transducer pickup Only; Gloss Body, Satin Neck Pg. 53 – BB-400+ Nut Width: 1-3/4”; ABG-4 Nut Width: 1-5/8” Pg. 54 – ResoUke is Chrome Plated Brass Pg. 55 – Banjolele and Banjolele DLX are Soprano Scale Pg. 55 – All Banjo Ukes incl. D’Addario/Aquila Nyltech Strings Zero Glide Nut Systems are available on all Gold Tone Instruments 2 Table of Contents

Gold Tone’s Unique Warranties Table of Contents Unlike any other in the music business BANJOS 5-String Resonators...... 4 Cripple Creek Model Banjos 5-String Openbacks...... 12 7 year warranty Cripple Creeks...... 18 Transferable to the second owner for 1 year Travelers & Minis...... 24 Gold Tone Banjos 10-Strings...... 26 Lifetime warranty to orginal owner Cello...... 27 Transferable to the second owner for 5 years Dojos & Electrics...... 28 Banjolas...... 30 Wood & Metal Body Instruments 6-String Banjitars...... 32 5 year warranty to the original owner 4-Strings...... 34 Banjo Ukuleles...... 55 Weissenborns Banjo Kits...... 56 1 year warranty to the original owner. For best tone we use the original plans by Herman GUITAR-STYLE INSTRUMENTS Weissenborn. Since they’re extremely fragile Banjitars (6-String Banjos)...... 32 instruments, extra care must be taken with string Tenor Guitars...... 36 gauge selection, humidity control, and tuning. Resophonic Guitars...... 44 Metal Body Guitars...... 45 International sales warranties provided through the dealer Alternative Square Necks...... 46 Lap Steels...... 47 12 Point Instrument Weissenborns...... 48 MANDOLINS...... 38 Final Assembly & Setup Octave Mandolin...... 41 1. Adjust head to proper tension (Banjos) Bouzouki & Mandola...... 42 Guitar-Style...... 43 2. Level all frets BASSES...... 52 3. Crown and polish all frets UKULELES...... 54 4. Oil fingerboard CHORD-A-HARP...... 47 5. Adjust tuning machines “PLAY IT” Bluegrass Licks...... 11 6. Adjust coordinator rods (Banjos) Old-Time Tabs...... 17 7. Adjust truss rod to correct relief Jam Tunes...... 23 8. File nut slots to correct depth PARTS & FACTORY SERVICES ...... 57 9. Sand bridge feet for fine adjustment Necks...... 58 Tuning Machines...... 61 10. Adjust tailpiece (Banjos) Truss Rod Covers & Nuts...... 61 11. Polish any surface scratches Coordinator Rods...... 61 12. Final adjustment and quality control Tone Rings...... 62 Rims & Resonators...... 63 Banjo Heads & Body Hardware...... 64 Gold Tone offers a wide range of left handed Bridges, Armrests, & Tailpieces...... 65 instruments. Look for the ‘left hand’ symbols. Resophonic & Lap Steel Guitar...... 66 Pickups...... 67 ACCESSORIES Strings...... 70 Straps...... 72 Titusville, Florida Tuners & Mutes...... 73 Instructional DVDs...... 75 Need Help? CASES...... 76 See goldtone.com or call us at APPAREL & SWAG...... 78 (321) 264-1970 No answering machine before ARTISTS PLAYING GOLD TONE...... 79 6:00 p.m. EST!

goldtone.com 3 Orange Blossoms Prestige Series Sure to be collector’s items, the Gold Tone Prestige Series banjo models are works of art. A combination of maple highlights, pearl, abalone, and figured wood provide the best decorative touches. Tone wise, they very well could be the best sounding banjos you’ve ever heard.

OB-500 Designed by Wayne Rogers, this extraordinary banjo has elaborate metal engraving, gold plating, radiused fingerboard, modified tree of life fingerboard inlay design, maple/abalone neck and body binding, sophisticated resonator inlay, highly flamed maple neck, and 3-layer backstrap on back of headstock; features only found on banjos for $10,000.00 or more! Includes a deluxe archtop case. Bell bronze tone ring Intricate engravings on tone ring, counter- GT Master planetary tuners hoop, armrest, and tailpiece Modified tree of life inlay 3-ply hard rock maple rim Heel cap inlay Maple & abalone binding Radiused fingerboard Mother of pearl & abalone truss rod cover Gold hardware Curly maple neck

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Prestige Series resonator and curly Nut width:1 3/16” maple neck with 3-layer backstrap

“Unlike other tree of life patterns, we designed this modified tree of life inlay so the banjoist can easily determine the fret positions. Notice the fingerboard has flowers on the landmark fret positions and only vines on other positions. Simple but effective, and only the player knows the difference!” -Wayne

OB-300 This gold-plated beauty has similar features to the OB-500 without the metal engraving and radiused fingerboard. A curly maple neck and matching curly maple/abalone binding combine for a highly decorative 5-string. The sand-cast bell bronze tone ring is used in only the best banjos and provides a loud penetrating tone. A unique abalone/pearl truss rod cover matches the exquisite inlay throughout the banjo. Includes a deluxe archtop case. Bell bronze tone ring 3-ply hard rock maple rim GT Master planetary tuners Maple & abalone binding Modified tree of life inlay Mother of pearl & abalone truss rod cover Heel cap inlay Curly maple neck Gold hardware Straightline tailpiece

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” ** Limited supplies of these models are available 4 Orange Blossoms World’s best bluegrass banjo under $1,500 just got better! Newly Designed Tone Ring Shape New with Rounded Top Edge Provides 2011 Volume & Tone Benefits on OB-250 OB-250 Our flagship banjo for 15 years, the OB-250 is a classic reproduction of the most famous flathead bluegrass banjo with astonishing tone and playability. We’ve added additional features such as an ebony fingerboard, maple neck (instead of softer mahogany) and a maple resonator. The pot construction mates a sand-cast brass tone ring to a three-ply Canadian hard rock maple rim with a one-piece diecast pot metal flange. Bell brass tone ring Ebony fingerboard Scale: 26 3/16” 3-Ply Canadian maple rim Straightline tailpiece Weight: 13.1 lbs. Maple neck & resonator Intonated 5th string nut Nut width:1 3/16” One-piece die cast flange GT Master planetary tuners Curly maple binding Tobacco brown finish All OB models now include a deluxe archtop case

OB-250+ & OB-250+TP (TP=Tony Pass Schaeffer birch block rim) The JLS “Special #12” tone ring is a replica of the Gibson tone rings used in the Granada models in the 1930s. The maker, Jim Stull of San Antonio, Texas, has analyzed original Gibson tone rings and duplicated the specifications. When electronically tested for pitch, sustain and ring, it equals the original. This tone ring also has a slightly longer “skirt,” which provides more con- tact with the wood rim and direct contact with the heel of the neck for opti- mal tone. Both the OB-250+ and OB-250+TP come with the Gary Sosebee bridge and JLS #12 tone ring. The OB-250+TP comes with the Tony Pass Schaeffer birch block rim. Both include a deluxe archtop case.

OB-250+ models feature USA made Sosebee Bridge & JLS Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13.5 lbs. Tone Ring. OB-250+TP Model includes Tony Pass Schaeffer Birch Block Rim (pictured) Nut width:1 3/16”

Gary Sosebee Bridge JLS Tone Ring & TP Rim

Additional Models OB-250N Natural OB-250W Wide OB-250G Gold

Nut Width: 1 3/8”

Special Order Mumford & Sons, Winston Marshall OB-250+TP Natural Maple Finish Wider Neck Width Gold-Plated Hardware

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OB-250AT ArchTop Model The ArchTop model includes a 40-hole sand-cast bell brass archtop tone ring, which produces more penetrating highs compared to a conventional flathead tone ring, as the vibrating head circumference is reduced. For banjoists who own a flat top, this is a great addition to their collection as it “cuts through” the high volumes at bluegrass jams.

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13.1 lbs. Archtop tone ring Ebony fingerboard Straightline tailpiece Nut width:1 3/16” 3-Ply Canadian maple rim Maple neck & resonator Intonated 5th string nut One-piece die cast flange GT Master planetary tuners Curly maple binding Tobacco brown finish

40-hole sand-cast bell brass archtop tone ring

OB-250LW Light Weight Model All players can recognize the astounding tone of this lightweight pro banjo. Almost 3 lbs. lighter than its Orange Blossom brothers, the OB-250LW has incredible volume that comes from an integral three-ply rock maple lathed tone rim. The top third of the rim is carved exactly like a flathead ring, which results in an authentic bluegrass tone. Give your weary shoulder and back some rest during the marathon jams without sacrificing the drive and punch needed for hardcore bluegrass music. Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 10 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16”

This three-ply rock maple tone rim makes the OB-250LW (lightweight) one of the lightest full-size banjos on the market!

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I personally guarantee that our OB-275 will sound as good as, if not better than, any domestic-made banjo under $5,000 - Wayne OB-275 (Previously the OB-175) Our first-ever Bell Bronze Pre-War Alloy Tone Ring is the result of joint efforts with our partners to experiment with bronze alloys to find the perfect tone. The “pre-war” tone ring (the Holy Grail of bluegrass tone) was made from one of three different formulas, depending upon the year of manufacture. We discovered these three alloys, had tone rings made to replicate each one, and chose the alloy content with the most penetrating tone.

Our GTR tone ring shape has a rounded top edge, which, when compared to the typical sharp angle on the common flathead ring, adds more contact area for vibration transfer. This allows the head to be tuned more tightly if desired. The original ring, when compared to ours, looks and sounds amazingly similar.

The OB-275 has perfectly fitting parts. Our shop is set up tp get the perfect tone-ring fit, the perfect neck-to-pot fit and a perfectly straight neck. Before delivery, we do all the final assembly and adjustments at our factory in Flor- ida. We check every adjustment to make sure the setup is optimal for tone and playability. This banjo comes with our lifetime transferrable warranty. Not even domestic builders can offer that. Includes a deluxe archtop hardshell case.

Bell bronze GTR tone ring Chrome-plated hardware 3-Ply Canadian maple rim Mahogany resonator Ebony fingerboard One-piece diecast flange GT Master planetary tuners Maple neck Two-way adjustable truss rod Presto-style tailpiece

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 12.2 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16”

For better 5th string intonation, the nut is Gold Tone Bell Bronze “GTR” Tone Ring positioned in line with the fret.

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Newly Designed Tone Ring Shape New with Rounded Top Edge Provides 2011 Volume & Tone Benefits on all BG-250 models

BG-250F For a no frills, straight-ahead bluegrass banjo the BG-250F cannot be beat for quality and tone. The BG-250F is the first professional 5-string banjo in our line. It’s a replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music; all of its parts are accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, we have added a maple neck, which brightens the tone compared to the original vintage mahogany neck. Features include a 3-ply Canadian hard rock maple rim, and the straightline tailpiece provides extra downward pressure on the bridge creating even more volume.

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” BG-250FW Wide Neck To fulfill many requests for a professional level bluegrass banjo with a wider fingerboard, we have introduced the BG-250FW. This model features the same specifications as the BG-250F with a nut width of 1 3/8” instead of the standard 1 3/16”. Players with larger fingers will enjoy the comfort of this fingerboard. Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Nut width:1 3/8”

Bell brass tone ring 3-Ply Canadian maple rim One-piece zinc flange Straightline tailpiece GT Master planetary tuners 14” mahogany resonator Snowflake inlay Rosewood fingerboard Two-way adjustable truss rod Bone nut Nut Width: Nut Width: Ebony-capped maple bridge 1 3/16” 1 3/8” Lefty option available

BG-250F BG-250FW

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BG-250 The BG-250 was one of the first full-sized instruments we produced. Its convertible feature allows for a great bluegrass tone, and by removing the resonator and brackets, you can play a genuine old-time openback. This is a great feature for players wanting to play both bluegrass and oldtime styles. The slim neck provides easy playability and the bell brass flathead tone ring contributes to its loud volume.

Scale: 26 3/16” Bell brass tone ring 13” mahogany resonator Weight: 10.4 lbs. Rosewood fingerboard Maple rim & neck Nut width:1 3/16” GT Master planetary tuners Straightline tailpiece Two-way adjustable truss rod Vintage brown finish

How do I convert my banjo to an openback?

Both the BG-250 and MC-150RP come standard with convertible resonators and brackets. To convert to an openback, remove the four resonator mounting thumb screws. Using the included bracket wrench, remove the two nuts behind each mounting bracket and remove the plate. Repeat on the other three plates and then retighten the nuts. There you have it – versatile banjos for versatile players!

MC-150RP (Maple Classic) For the banjo player who likes to play both bluegrass and old-time music, the economically priced MC-150RP is convertible – the resonator may be easily detached for openback-style playing. This model has all quality parts, which provide excellent tone. Besides receiving rave reviews in a popular English folk magazine, the MC-150RP is the first in our line with a professional pot assembly including a 3/4” rim and a bluegrass flathead tone ring. The Maple Classic is also available in kit form (MC-KIT) for the do-it-yourself craftsman!

Steel alloy flat top tone ring 13” maple resonator Scale: 26 3/16” Rosewood fingerboard Maple rim & neck Weight: 9 lbs. Planetary tuners Straightline tailpiece Nut width:1 3/16” Two-way adjustable truss rod Natural gloss finish

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BG-150F Our new midline, full-size bluegrass banjo includes features found on our pro models. This would also be an excellent instrument for players looking for a lightweight bluegrass banjo. This instrument is the next step above our Cripple Creek models and features a one-piece flat flange and has a full-size 14” resonator.

Rolled brass tone ring 13” maple resonator Maple rim & neck Hearts & flowers inlay Rosewood fingerboard Planetary tuners Two-way adjustable truss rod Straightline tailpiece Flat one-piece flange Vintage brown finish White ABS neck & body binding Notched counterhoop Gold Tone engraved arm rest Bone nut Chrome-plated hardware

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 8 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16”

How does the BG-150F stack up to the domestic competition?

Deering Good Time II Gold Tone BG-150F Gold Tone Benefit Maple neck without truss rod Maple neck w/ 2-way adj. truss rod Allows neck to be adj. to correct relief Single coordinator rod Dual coordinator rods Better neck stability Six-year warranty Lifetime transferrable warranty Longer coverage, more trade in value Simple rod counterhoop Notched counterhoop Notches allow stronger round style hook 16 hooks and shoe lugs 24 hooks and shoe lugs Allows more even tightening of head No neck or headstock binding Neck and headstock binding Better looking and more ding protection No separate fingerboard (part of neck) Rosewood fingerboard Allows for easier re-fretting Guitar-style tuners Planetary tuners Typical of professional banjos Deering adjustable tailpiece Straightline adjustable tailpiece Straight string pull over bridge Nickel-plated hardware Chrome-plated hardware More resistance to tarnishing No tone ring Rolled brass tone ring Better bluegrass-style sound Plastic nut Bone nut Best open strings tone, lasting sustain Clear finish Antique brown finish Typical of professional banjos Vega-style armrest Armrest with Gold Tone engraving Bluegrass style instead of old-time style Excellent low playing string action Excellent low playing string action N/A Deering inlay Hearts & flower inlay Typical of professional banjos Satin finish Gloss finish Scratches can be easily buffed out

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Fundamentals of Five-String Banjo with Ross Nickerson (beginner). Learn banjo technique right from the start! DVD and CDs combo provides everything you’ll need to start having fun on the banjo! See more information on the page 75.

goldtone.com 11 Series Openbacks All OT Banjos include Tubaphone-style tone ring Ebony fingerboard 1/2” sound chamber rim No-knot tailpiece GT Master planetary tuners Remo Renaissance® head Engraved fingerboard inlays Frailing scoop (except on long neck)

OT-800 (Tubaphone-Style Model) This Vega-style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after New 2011 pot assembly in the classic old-time sound. A metal bracket band contains the lug bolts avoiding shoe-lug holes in the rim for a solid tone. The brass tubaphone-style tone ring broadcasts loud, clear, and true with maximum sustain. Classic-style engraved inlays, maple neck and rim, adjustable coordinator rods (instead of a dowel stick), and our new Fairbanks-style headstock makes this banjo the most sought after in our Old Tone Series. Includes deluxe archtop hardshell case.

Customize your OT-800 with a wider neck Special Order Nut Width: 1 3/8”

OT-700A (A-Scale) This professional level A-scale openback banjo model features the same design and features as the OT-800, except does not include the bracket band and has a short-scale neck. Ideal for tuning up to the popular old-time keys of A and D. Includes deluxe archtop hardshell case.

OT-800 OT-700A Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 23 9/16” Weight: 8 lbs. Weight: 8 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Nut width:1 3/16” Tubaphone-style tone ring Wide Neck option: Nut width:1 3/8” OT-800LN (Long Neck Model) This tubaphone-style longneck is tuned 1 1/2 steps lower for the best singing keys. A great folk-style banjo, it closely resembles Mr. Pete Seegers famous plunky tone, a sound desired by songsters. The engraved inlay is set off by the ebony fingerboard and the pot includes a bracket band for a loud sustaining tone. Includes deluxe archtop hardshell case. Scale: 32” Weight: 9 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” See our OT-10, Ten-String Banjo on page 26 12 White Ladyes Series

Remarkable tone and exquisite looks in a premium openback banjo. Newly redesigned, it now includes a traditional headstock and heel shape, and no-knot tailpiece. WL-250+ Due to the enormous popularity of our standard WL-250 model, we have now introduced an exquisite version featuring our custom tree of life inlay. Unlike other tree of life inlay designs, the position markers are easily seen by the flower patterns for up the neck playing. A fingerboard scoop is not available for this model.

Scale: 26 3/16” White Ladye tone ring Modified tree of life inlay Weight: 6.7 lbs. Hard rock maple neck Ebony fingerboard ® Nut width:1 3/16” 1/2” sound chamber rim Remo Renaissance head GT Master planetary tuners Shoe-style lugs No-knot tailpiece

The three-piece White Ladye tone ring provides a loud plunky tone preferred by many old-time players

WL-250 Our most popular openback ever! The design provides a plunky but punchy tone well-suited for old time and folk music. A White Ladye three-part tone ring is coupled with a 1/2” rim. Most competitors use a 3/4” bluegrass rim, but our 1/2” rim allows more air chamber volume. Other features include ebony fingerboard, vintage heel shape, no-knot tailpiece, and double adjusting truss rod. Includes a fingerboard scoop. WL-250LN This model is per request of many folkies and dealers who want a professional sounding long neck. Specs are the same as our WL-250 except for the longer neck (with three extra frets under the nut). The fingerboard scoop is not used on this long neck. Tuned in the key of E (EBEG#B)

White Ladye tone ring Cloud inlay 1/2” sound chamber rim Ebony fingerboard GT Master planets tuners Remo Renaissance® head No-knot tailpiece Shoe-style lugs

Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 32” Weight: 6.7 lbs. Weight: 7 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Nut width:1 3/16”

Available options: GTS skin head, gold hardware, capo spikes and resonator

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Our openbacks replicate vintage features and provide the plunky tone old-time players love. Professional tone and playability at a fraction of the price.

White Ladye tone ring Snowflake inlay 1/2” sound chamber rim Rosewood fingerboard Planetary tuners Remo Renaissance® head No-knot tailpiece Shoe-style lugs Frailing scoop Natural blonde finish Maple Mountain MM-150 This affordable model includes a frailing scoop, traditional heel cut, no-knot tailpiece and Vega-style armrest. The White Ladye tone ring provides a loud, plunky tone preferred by old time players. GTS skin head optional. MM-150 Long Neck Long neck version of our classic MM-150. Tuned in the key of E. MM-150 MM-150LN Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 32 Weight: 6.5 lbs. Weight: 7 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Nut width:1 3/16”

White Ladye Tone Ring CB-100 Entry-level price with features of a high-end banjo. A scooped fingerboard, rolled brass rod tone ring, and vintage design makes this banjo a great value. It’s also lightweight and great for traveling or practicing. The CB-100 features an innovative Gold Tone dowel stick/coordinator rod. The metal rod is inserted inside the dowel stick, which provides superior neck support and allows neck angle adjustments. Rolled brass rod tone ring Vintage heel design 11” dowel stick design Maple neck & body Planetary tuners Remo fiberskyn head No-knot tailpiece Vintage shoe-style lugs Vega-style armrest Ball-end nuts

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 5 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16”

Brass Rod Tone Ring Dowel Stick

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All Bob Carlin models include: gnat ur eSi M odel Rolled brass tone ring Remo Renaissance® head 12” maple rim No-knot tailpiece Fingerboard scoop Hot dog armrest Ball end bracket nuts Vintage old time neck design BC-350+ The plus model is a gorgeous work of art. We used an exquisite vintage inlay style highly acclaimed during the heyday of banjos. Triple-plated gold hardware sets off the rich vintage brown mahogany stain. We pay special attention to Bob’s unique set up making sure the head is not too tight and has low string action without a hint of fret buzz. Features an innovative Gold Tone dowel stick/coordinator rod. The metal rod is inserted inside the dowel stick, which provides superior neck support and allows neck angle adjustments. For only a few dollars more than Bob’s original BC-350, you can own an eye catching collector’s banjo! Also Includes Scale: 26 3/16” Ebony fingerboard Modified dowel stick Weight: 5.8 lbs. Ebony overlay on rim, heel Gold hardware Nut width:1 3/8” cap and headstock BC-350 At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob and Wayne met to discuss the possibilities for developing a signature model. Bob wanted a 12” pot, scooped fingerboard, specific neck dimensions, and brass tone ring. These features were previously only found on banjos retailing for $1,200 or more. Bob made a trip to Gold Tone’s Florida factory to help design it. For two days, Wayne and Bob examined every possible spec and tested prototypes and every detail was fine tuned. Because a typical banjo has an 11” pot, Gold Tone invested in all new 12” tooling at its factory to assure perfectly fitted parts. The BC-350 features an innovative Gold Tone dowel stick/coordinator rod. The metal rod is inserted inside the dowel stick, which provides superior neck support and allows neck angle adjustments. Scale: 26 3/16” Also Includes Weight: 5.8 lbs. Ebony fingerboard Modified dowel stick Nut width:1 3/8” Ebony overlay on rim, heel Nickel-plated hardware cap and headstock

BC-120 Following the success of the Bob Carlin models BC-350 and BC-350+, Gold Tone introduced their new brother, the BC-120. This economically priced BC has many of the features of it’s costlier sibling – a 12” rim, a frailing scoop to play over the neck for a deeper tone, a wider fingerboard to facilitate drop thumb, and a “hot dog” vintage-style armrest – but it sells for a fraction of the price. For those who want to get into a 12” rim banjo at a beginner price, the BC-120 is for you. Comes with dual coordinator rods instead of a dowel stick. Gig bag included.

Scale: 26 3/16” Also Includes Weight: 5.8 lbs. Rosewood fingerboard Sealed guitar tuners Nut width:1 5/16” Dual coordinator rods Chrome-plated hardware

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“Now this is what a banjo is supposed to sound and look like.” –Taj Mahal

Mr. Maestro himself dropped by the booth at NAMM this winter and couldn’t keep his hands off of the OT-6. He had to take one home with him. We hope to see Taj jam on his OT-6 in the near future.

OT-6 (the Lojo) It’s a little-known fact that not all banjos had 5 strings. One common variation is the 6-string banjo. Unlike banjo-guitars, these 6-stringers have an additional long bass string running next to the usual short thumb string. This model, inspired by Chuck Levy, a Florida Banjo Champion (among other achievements), allows the player to play melodies an octave lower than normal. The 14” body actively promotes this low bass tone. For those who enjoy jamming, this instrument stands out with its louder volume. Includes hardshell case.

Rolled brass tone ring Shoe-style lugs 3 ” Scale: 26 /16 GT Master planetary tuners Remo Renaissance® head Weight: 6.7 lbs. Ebony fingerboard Engraved inlay 9 ” Nut width:1 /16 14” pot with 3-ply rim Straightline tailpiece

Chuck Levy has earned the title of Florida’s Old-Time Banjo Champion, is a prize-winning fiddler, and a respected banjo scholar. Chuck’s mastery has been recognized by Gold Tone, which developed the lojo to Chuck’s specifications. Chuck owns and plays an OT-6, OT-800, OT-10, and a PC-Banjola. See Chucks Youtube channel www.youtube.com/banjochuck

Long Neck Banjos

Made famous by Pete Seeger in the 50s and 60s, a long neck banjo is that of a 5-string banjo with 3 additional frets allowing the banjo to tune a minor third lower in the key of E. For traditional folk tunes, long neck banjos sound great with the male singing voice.

For banjo players looking for that extended low tone range, be sure to check out our long neck 5-string selection.

OT-800 Long Neck Tubaphone Model WL-250 Long Neck White Ladye Model MM-150 Long Neck Economy Model OT-800LN WL-250LN MM-150LN 16 Play It Dinah Arranged by Chuck Levy, © 2010

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“Dinah” (gCGCD or aDADE) appears on David Holt’s It Just Suits Me, (JA0038), and is attributed to Aunt Jenny Wilson of Ivydale, West Virginia. I play this on the PC-Banjola because I like the way its quietness and sustain illustrate the mournful, wounded quality of this piece. About the tab: The tune starts with a slow roll across all four strings. The first full measure (and elsewhere throughout the tune) ends with an isolated strike of the 5th string with the thumb, occurring just before the finger strikes the 1st string closed at the second fret at the beginning of the second measure. (For the record, the 1st string is the string closest to your toes, and the 5th string is closest to your nose.) This creates a small syncopation that helps propel the tune forward. This 5th string strike can be left out according to the player’s choice. “Old Folks at Home,” (gDGBD or aEAC#E) by Stephen Foster (1851) is largely remembered for its opening line: “Way Down Upon the Suwannee River.” Note the open string pull-offs on the 1st string at the 5th note of the 8th and 16th measures. I used the CEB-5 Cello Banjo to connect this piece to its minstrel roots, and because I like the big bold sound that it creates. “Boatin’ Up Sandy” (gDGCD or aEADE) is a traditional fiddle tune that I first heard in West Virginia. There are open string pull-offs on the 2nd string at the 6th note of the 2nd and 6th measures. I like playing this on the OT-10 10-string banjo because the full ringing sound of the double strings reinforces the tune’s spooky quality. —Chuck Levy www.banjourneys.com See Chuck play these songs at www.youtube.com/banjochuck

goldtone.com 17 Cripple Creeks More than 20,000 Cripple Creek banjos have been sold during the last 15 years! They are by far the best student banjo for the tone and playability in their price range. Made from hard rock maple, they are durable, sound terrific, have low string action, and are a pleasure to play.

New for 2011 high-gloss finish on CC-100 models CC-100+ Series The Cripple Creek plus series CC-100 Series includes the same features as that of the CC-100 with the following Rolled brass tone ring upgrades. Guitar-style sealed tuners Geared 5th string tuner Vintage brown finish Snowflake inlay Intonated 5th string nut Straightline tailpiece GT Master planetary tuners Maple resonator 3-ply rim Maple neck & rim 24 brackets Dual coordinator rods Gold Tone engraved arm rest 18 brackets

CC-100 CC-100R Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 5 lbs. Weight: 6.5 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Nut width:1 3/16”

CC banjos have sealed guitar style tuners. We do not install the unneeded screw on the back of the tuner so no hole will be left if the user desires to upgrade to planetary tuners.

See why Gold Tone Cripple Creeks have more pluck for the buck! Domestic Competition Cripple Creek CC-100 No separate fingerboard, fret slots in neck Separate rosewood fingerboard No neck binding Neck binding Open-geared tuning machines Sealed tuners Single coordinator rod Double coordinator rods No tone ring Brass tone ring 6-year warranty 7-year transferrable warranty No truss rod 2-way adjustable truss rod CC-100+ CC-100R+ Normal tailpiece Straightline tailpiece Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 26 3/16” Limited options available Many options, name your poison Weight: 5 lbs. Weight: 6.6 lbs. No armrest Comfortable armrest Nut width:1 3/16” Nut width:1 3/16” Plain headstock Curly maple headstock veneer Plastic nut Genuine bone nut Dot position markers Snowflake position markers

18 Cripple Creeks

The best entry-level banjos are available in all popular banjo configurations. Set up in our Florida shop, they have low string action and sound superior to similarly priced banjos. The best value in a quality Banjitar, Plectrum, Tenor, Traveler, or Irish Tenor banjo.

CC-Banjitar CC-Plectrum CC-Tenor CC-Traveler CC-Irish Tenor For guitarists Scale: 26 3/16” Scale: 22 5/8” Scale: 23 9/16” Scale: 19 3/4” Scale: 25 1/2” Weight: 6.23 lbs. Weight: 5 lbs Weight: 6.5 lbs. Weight: 5 lbs. Weight: 7 lbs. Nut width: 1 1/4” Nut width: 1 1/4” Nut width: 1 3/16” Nut width: 1 1/16” Nut width: 1 11/16” Fits: Fits: Fits: Fits: Vintage brown finish HD15 hard case HDTR15 hard case HDTR15 hard case HDITR hard case Fits: HPB gig bag HBTR gig bag HBTR gig bag HBIT gig bag HD15 hard case HPB gig bag

All CC Models Include Note: We don’t put screws in the Rolled brass tone ring Maple neck & rim machine heads on the Cripple Creek Guitar-style sealed tuners Dual coordinator rods banjos so you can easily upgrade to Snowflake inlay High gloss finish planetary tuners per request through Straightline tailpiece Chrome hardware your Gold Tone dealer. Maple resonator

goldtone.com 19 CC-BG Bluegrass Package

CC-BG Package A very important decision to make when deciding to learn banjo is choosing which instrument is best for you. Although many entry level banjos seem like a great deal, they can actually stifle your ability to New learn by being hard to play, and hard to listen to. The keys to success 2011 are: 1) proper set-up, which keeps the strings low over the fingerboard (easier to play) while maximizing the pressure over the bridge (more volume), 2) quality parts that fit right and tight (eliminates rattle and buzzes and efficiently transfers string vibration into tone production), and top grade materials. The Cripple Creek Bluegrass Banjo Package was designed with this in mind. These banjos are built with quality parts and professionally set up in the Gold Tone shop with low string action and accurate intonation. You will find it a joy to tune and play. This package, with all the extras (strap, gig bag, instructional DVD, picks, and clip-on toner), is your passport to the world of bluegrass banjo.

Rolled brass tone ring Mahogany resonator Guitar-style tuners Chrome-plated hardware Straightline tailpiece Geared 5th string tuner Bluegrass armrest 5th string capo spike

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 6.5 lbs. Nut width:1 1/4”

The CC-BG Entry-Level Packages includes a gig bag, strap, bluegrass instructional DVD, CCT clip-on tuner, two finger and thumb picks

Upgrade your Cripple Creek banjo to include traditional-style planetary tuners

20 CC-OT Openback Package Series

CC-OT & CC-OTA These openback packages have everything to get you started playing clawhammer banjo. Rolled brass tone ring Antique brown finish Sealed tuners Chrome-plated hardware Old-time headstock Rosewood fingerboard Vega-style arm rest 5th string capo spike Frailing scoop Fiberskyn head Vintage heel design Vintage Ball-end nuts

FABQ (frequently asked old time banjo questions) Who can learn clawhammer? Anybody can learn with this package! Bluegrassers, guitarists, folk singers, kids age 8 and older, baby boomers, families, college students. Who’s going to teach me? The CC-OT package comes with an instructional DVD by old time banjo master Bob Carlin. Even those without previous experience will be able to play with ease. What if I want to play in different keys? The CC-OT package comes with a 5th-string capo spike and instructions on how to jam. (No capo spike is needed on the CC-OTA!) How will I learn to take care of my banjo? The DVD includes a session with Gold Tone founder and president Wayne Rogers on how to set up and take care of your banjo. What else do I need to get started? Nothing! This package includes a banjo, gig bag, strap, capo spike and instructional video. The only missing ingredient is … you! Why should I play an A-scale banjo? A-scale banjos are becoming increasingly popular in old-time music. Since the keys of A and D are most common, no capo is needed for the 23 9/16” scale CC-OTA. Without a capo, A-scales have a distinct, punchy tone and are loved for their smaller size.

CC-OT & CC-OTA Entry-Level Packages includes a gig bag, strap, and instructional DVD

CC-OT Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 5 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” CC-OTA Scale: 23 9/16” Weight: 5 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Tuned to A

goldtone.com 21 Entry-Level 5-Strings

Entry level banjos must be designed for easy learning! Our CC-50 models are set up perfectly with low string action and accurate intonation. Compared to competing banjos, the tone of the CC-50 is superior due to our maple necks, brass tone ring, straightline tailpieces, and professional set-up. This is the only entry-level banjo with a 7-year warranty and 1 year transferrable to the second owner!

CC-50RP The CC-50RP model is designed for bluegrass learning and includes a full walled resonator and planetary tuners. Includes gig bag.

Rolled brass tone ring Maple resonator Planetary tuners Chrome-plated hardware Maple neck Geared 5th string tuner Two-way adj. truss rod Straightline tailpiece

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 6.5 lbs. Nut width:1 1/4”

CC-50 For an economy 5-string, the CC-50 outshines the competition. Our 12 point set-up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone. Optional resonator may be added later. Includes gig bag.

Rolled brass tone ring Maple resonator Planetary tuners Chrome-plated hardware Maple neck Geared 5th string tuner Two-way adj. truss rod Straightline tailpiece

Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 4 lbs. Nut width:1 1/4” CC-50TR (A-Scale) An affordable open back traveler for kids and on-the-road use. Designed for the key of A (we’ve eliminated the first two frets), medium-gauge strings will easily tune to standard G-tuning. Includes gig bag.

Rolled brass tone ring Openback design Planetary tuners Chrome-plated hardware Maple neck Geared 5th string tuner Two-way adj. truss rod Straightline tailpiece

Scale: 23 9/16” Weight: 4 lbs. Nut width:1 1/4”

22 Play It

Gold Tone Musician Jam Tunes! One of the most fun, educational, and rewarding parts of playing music is participating in jams. Every style of music has “the most popular jam tunes” and below we have collected what are, in our opinion, tunes that you as a player should learn. Make sure to learn the tunes below in the correct playing key and remember that some keys require the use of a capo. Also, before you learn the lead (melody), you can always join the jam by playing some rhythm backup. Make sure to use proper “jam etiquette”!

Bluegrass Tunes (for banjo, mandolin & resonator guitar)

Mountain Dew (G) I’ll Fly Away (G) Foggy Mountain Breakdown (G) Clinch Mountain Backstep (G) Ballad of Jed Clampett (G) Rocky Top (G) Will the Circle be Unbroken (G) Blue Moon of Kentucky (G) Earl’s Breakdown (G) Roll in my Sweet Baby’s Arms (G) John Henry (G) Two Dollar Bill (G) Wabash Cannon Ball (G) Shuckin’ the Corn (G) Fox on the Run (G) Cripple Creek (G or A) Train 45 (G) Old Joe Clark (A) Man of Constant Sorrow (G) Rueben’s Train (D)

Old Time Tunes (for old time banjo and fiddle)

Angeline the Baker (D) Cold Frosty Morning (D Modal) Arkansas Traveler (D) Big Society (G) Soldier’s Joy (D) John Henry (G) West Fork Gals (D) Cluck Old Hen (G Modal) Wind that Shakes the Barley (D) Shady Grove (G Modal) Liberty (D) Red Haired Boy (A) Over the Waterfall (D) June Apple (A) Ragtime Annie (D) Bill Cheatham (A) Needle Case (D) Kitchen Girl (A) Forked Deer (D) Billy in the Lowground (C)

Resonator Guitar Tunes (songs commonly played on the Dobro) Fireball Mail (G) Cherokee Shuffle (G) Steel Guitar Rag (G) I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight (A) Cripple Creek (G) Flatt Lonesome (A) Foggy Mountain Rock (G) The End of the World (A) Foggy Mountain Breakdown (G) Great Speckled Bird (C) Amazing Grace (G) McHattie’s Waltz (C) How Great Thou Art (G) Faded Love (D) Pickaway (G) Saint Anne’s Reel (D) Maiden’s Prayer (G) Home Sweet Home (D)

goldtone.com 23 Travelers

TB-250 Due to the tremendous response to our original travel banjo, the TB-250 was created to make a premier traveler banjo with many of the best features of a full size banjo. This banjo may also be tuned to the key of A without a capo. Due to its remarkable tone, this instrument can be played professionally. This piece is definitely one to pass down to future generations. White Ladye tone ring Planetary tuners Scale: 23 9/16” Weight: 6.3 lbs. Ebony fingerboard Curly maple resonator 11” Fiberskyn head Hearts & flowers inlay Nut width:1 3/16” Straightline tailpiece Gold hardware CC-Traveler The CC-Traveler is the ideal affordable travel banjo in the celebrated Cripple Creek series. This model features a rolled brass tone ring, maple rim, and dual coordinator rods for a solid tone.

Rolled brass tone ring Guitar-style tuners Scale: 23 9/16” Rosewood fingerboard Convertable resonator Weight: 6.5 lbs. Straightline tailpiece Chrome plating Nut width:1 3/16”

CC-50TR An affordable open back traveler for kids and on the road use. Designed for the key of A (we’ve eliminated the first two frets), medium-gauge strings will easily tune to standard G-tuning. Includes gigbag.

Scale: 23 9/16” Rolled brass tone ring Guitar-style tuners Weight: 4 lbs. Rosewood fingerboard Maple neck Nut width:1 3/16” Straightline tailpiece Chrome plating

Tranjo The Tranjo is the most unique traveler ever made. The patent-pending design by Sam Farris impressed the Gold Tone folks at a trade show and we licensed the design. The neck is completely detachable with the turn of one thumbscrew, and it fits in a suitcase. Best of all, it has a full scale and a great bluegrass tone for practicing. The tuners are located inside the banjo pot, directly beneath the banjo head, and are accessible from the back of the instrument. The body design fits comfortably in your lap and its weight is balanced. Since acquiring the license, we have now made the Tranjo affordable and a welcome addition to 5-string players’ collections. Full banjo scale Sealed tuners 3 Full scale length 6” head Rosewood strip on neck Scale: 26 /16” fits in a suitcase! Maple neck & body Abalone dot inlay Weight: 6.3 lbs. Maple roller bearings Fits in a suitcase Nut width:1 3/16” 24 Mini Banjos Let’s play a little banjo

How do you tune a Mini Banjo? Shorter banjo necks require a higher tuning than normal banjos because of the shorter scale. The factory tuning is CGCEG (with medium strings), or the same as G-tuning on a normal banjo using a capo at the 5th fret. Although these banjos sound best in the recommended CGCEG tuning, the string gauges may be changed to 016, .034, .024, .020, .016 and the nut slots widened to achieve a standard G-tuning. This group of gauges aren’t usually sold as a set, however, you can buy individual guitar strings in these gauges.

BG-Mini The BG-Mini is a professional banjo and a pint size version of our BG-250F. Many pros have used these in bluegrass performances to the delight of the audience. A rolled brass rod tone ring gives plenty of punch. For kids, this is the ultimate bluegrass banjo.

Scale: 19 3/4” Rolled brass rod tone ring Rosewood fingerboard Weight: 5 lbs. 8” head No-knot tailpiece Nut width:1 3/16” Mahogany resonator Snowflake inlay Planetary tuners Chrome plating

CC-Mini The CC-Mini has features similar to our famous Cripple Creek series. This shorter scale banjo has a perfectly straight neck and low action to maintain consistent tuning. The open back design is light, portable and has great plunk for old-time, while the brass rod tone ring provides enough punch for bluegrass.

Rolled brass rod tone ring Rosewood fingerboard Scale: 19 3/4” 8” head No-knot tailpiece Weight: 4 lbs. Maple rim Snowflake inlay Nut width:1 3/16” Guitar-style tuners Chrome plating

CC-Mini can be special ordered with a scooped fingerboard for clawhammer players.

Plucky A true backpacker weighing in at only 2 lbs., the Plucky can be tuned in C or D. The neck width is similar to a full-size banjo for ease of fingering. It has low string action and plenty of volume. It’s perfect for the very young child, on the trail, or cuddling up with on the couch. Set up perfectly at our shop just like “the big boys.” Includes gigbag.

8” head & body Chrome plating Scale: 16” Maple rim No-knot tailpiece Weight: 2.1 lbs. Guitar-style tuners Dot inlay Nut width:1 5/16”

goldtone.com 25 10-String Banjos “Think 12-string guitar...” In 2007, we brought a variety of Gold Tone banjos to a Flecktones concert for Bela Fleck to check out. After playing them all, he commented that he had always wanted a 10-string banjo. After many prototypes and testing, the BG-10 and OT-10 were born. The Flecktones’ new 2011 album, Rocket Science, features a tune played by Bela on the BG-10.

BG-10 (Bluegrass Model) The coupled strings are arranged in unison pairs for the 1st, 2nd & 5th strings and octaves on the 3rd and 4th. This instrument is easily played by any 5-string banjoist. The 9th string is tuned at the headstock and features a tunnel system under the fingerboard. The tone is loud and penetrating with added sustain. To reduce overtones we have used our extended three-ply tone rim, which eliminates the tone ring and its accompanying weight. Includes hardshell case. OB-250 Lightweight tone rim One-piece die cast flange Scale: 26 3/16” Genuine M.O.P. hearts & flower inlay Weight: 13 lbs. Radiused fingerboard Nut width:1 3/8” Curly maple resonator

Thumb-string tunnel system

TIP: Tune the 9th and 10th strings to an interval (for example, 10th string to G and 9th string to D), which will produce a drone, or pinched tone. Sweet harmony!

OT-10 (Old Time Model) 10-String open back for old-time style. Radiused fingerboard for super easy fingering. Scoop and engraved inlays are standard. The OT-10 has MEGA volume, and because of its double coordinator rods it stays in tune. Includes hardshell case. Tubaphone-style tone ring 3 Tubaphone-style bracket band Scale: 26 /16” Engraved Vega-style inlay Weight: 13 lbs. 3 Radiused fingerboard Nut width:1 /8” Frailing scoop

26 Cello Banjos The collaboration between Marcy Marxer and Wayne Rogers has reintroduced the vintage cello banjos, once used in banjo orchestras. Read Marcy and Wayne’s interesting tale on the birth of the CEBs at goldtone.com. All Cello Banjos include Rolled brass tone ring Ebony fingerboard 14” pot w/ 3-ply maple rim Vintage Weymann-style inlays Scale: 24 3/4” Nylon strings 14” Renaissance® custom head Weight: 8 lbs. Dual coordinator rods Recessed truss rod cover Nut width:1 9/16” Maple neck & rim “Hot Dog” armrest New 2011 CEB-5 Cello Banjo & CEB-5 Fretless The 5-string cello banjo, originally used in turn-of-the-century banjo orchestras, has been redefined in this Gold Tone model. Tuned one octave lower then a standard 5-string, this model can be played by any banjoist for unique voicings, melody lines and accompaniment. Comes with high-tension nylon classical strings designed specifically for this model. Includes GT Master planetary tuners & deluxe archtop hardshell case. Played by Tony Trischka, Bela Fleck, Bob Carlin, Abigail Washburn, Ricky Skaggs, Ry Cooder, Martin Simpson, Tim O’Brien, Leonard Podolak, Cathy Fink, Curly Miller, Mary Z. Cox, Victor Wooten ...and many others

Upgrade your Cello Banjo with a custom Sampson bridge for an increase in tone and better intonation.

CEB-4 Cello Banjo Marcy Marxer Signature Model The 4-string cello banjo, originally used in turn-of-the-century banjo orchestras, has been redefined for the 21st century by Marcy Marxer. Tuned in 5ths (CGDA), it allows for accompaniment and lead arrangements for old time and other genres. The 14” body is loud and the brass tone ring extends its punchy tone. The shortened scale makes fingering easy. Comes with high-tension nylon strings designed for this scale. Mandolin, cello, violin and viola players can use their familar fingering patterns on the CEB-4 lending a new tone to all styles of music. Includes Kluson-style tuners & deluxe archtop hardshell case.

The CEB-4 is tuned in fifths like mandolin, violin, violas, and cello.

Need strings for your Cello Banjo? We’ve got ’em! The CEB-5 comes stock with medium strings designed to tune one octave lower than a normal banjo. Light-gauge 4-string: CES4 strings allow the player to tune to A and double-D tuning. These .024, .030, .042, .054 common old-time keys require no capo. 5-string medium: CES5M Custom silver-plated nylon strings are available for the CEB-4, .028, .034, .042, .048, .028 and medium and light gauge strings are available for the CEB-5. 5-string light: CES5L .024, .030, .034, .044, .024 Order online at goldtone.com

goldtone.com 27 Dojos

Every 5-string player needs a Dojo. Incredible sustain and pleasing tone make Dojos great alternative instruments. These instruments are similar in sound to resonator guitars, but have banjo tuning. For additional sound styles, try using a slide. Dojos are a lot lighter than banjos and also make great practice instruments.

Dojo Deluxe Our Deluxe model looks spectacular with its high flame curly maple body. Since the success of our Dojo, many players have asked for pickup recommendations. Gold Tone developed a stereo pickup arrangement that truly enhances the tone for amplified performance. By plugging into two separate channels, you can separately process each pickup for a desired tone. Includes a stereo Y-cable.

Biscuit-style cone Flamed maple body Planetary tuners Decorative body binding Straightline tailpiece Dark honey gloss finish

Scale: 26 3/8” Weight: 6.3 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16”

Dojo Our original Dojo has great string action and a lively sustain. The mahogany body provides a crisp tone and is a welcome addition to the 5-string player’s line up.

Biscuit-style cone Planetary tuners Mahogany body Straightline tailpiece Decorative body binding Dual Pickup System comes standard with all Dojo Deluxes Scale: 26 3/8” Piezo under the saddle Weight: 5.1 lbs. 3 ” Stacked magnetic humbucker Nut width:1 /16 Stereo output (includes Y-cable)

28 Electric Banjos

Our electric 5-strings have been a hit with musicians playing live. We have a sound chamber under the head creating a natural banjo tone. When unplugged, they have a genuine New acoustic sound and the 8” head is large enough to change 2011 hand position from lead to backup. These are the most acoustic sounding electric banjos on the market!

Winston Marshall EBM-5 (Mumford & Sons) Our unique Florentine-style design looks as good as it sounds. The two-tone tobacco sunburst is pleasantly offset by the gold hardware. The EBM has easy to reach control knobs for quick tone and volume changes. Scale: 26 3/8” EBM-5+ Weight: 8.3 lbs. 3 Our new model features a black head, black tuner buttons Nut width:1 /16” and foam insert, which decreases feedback at high volumes.

F-style body Ebony fingerboard 8” head Snowflake inlay Humbucker under head Straightline tailpiece Stacked humbucker at neck position

Played by Winston Marshall (Mumford & Sons), Leonard Podalak (Duhks), Jeff Mosier & Kelly Emerson

EBM-4 Due to the success of the EBM-5, we now offer a 4-string version. This may be tuned as a tenor or an Irish tenor (with heavier-gauge strings) and comes with chrome hardware. Scale: 22 5/8” Weight: 7.8 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” EBT Traditionally styled body with a tone similar to the popular EBM. When sitting down, the body shape rests comfortably on your leg. It has a mahogany body with two-tone curly maple top.

“Tele-style” body Rosewood fingerboard 8” head Snowflake inlay Humbucker under head Straightline tailpiece Stacked humbucker at neck position Chrome hardware

Scale: 26 3/8” Weight: 8.8 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” The dual pick-up system and sound chamber design for the electric EBM & EBT

goldtone.com 29 Pat Cloud Banjola In 2006, Wayne received an e-mail from Pat Cloud. Pat had bought a Banjola at McCabes in California and was living in Japan working for Disney. Pat was extremely complimentary about his purchase. The playability and the sustain renewed his interest in the 5-string. He desired to record a whole album with the Banjola, his first in 20 years. He inquired about a pickup, and Wayne immediately thought of the possibility of a “Pat Cloud” model Banjola. After numerous e-mails and discussions between Pat and Wayne, the PC Banjola was born. “The Banjola arrived and it is just gorgeous! I love the solid feel, and the action is perfect. I just love it. It gets better and better every time I pick it up. It’s perfect for me. This Friday is my day off and I am going into Tokyo to try some amps out. My whole life has been in exploration of the “5-string system” usually attached to banjo, but now attached to an exciting new instrument that satisfies my need for mellow sustain and jazz chord soloing.” —Pat Cloud, after receiving his PC Banjola

PC Banjola This top professional Banjola has many upgrades from our original highly successful Banjola. A wider body, pin-style bridge (instead of floating), maple/abalone body binding, multi-layered veneer on back of headstock, “rising sun” fingerboard inlay, maple heel cap, and a dual stereo-out transducer/magnetic pickup. This is a great stage instrument as the amplified tone is unique and sustaining, and it has a very “fat” tone because of the stereo pick up arrangement.

Pat Cloud Signature model Abalone inlay Scale: 26 3/8” Solid spruce top Ebony fixed pin bridge Weight: 5 lbs. Stereo output dual pickup system Nut width:1 3/16”

Maple backstrap Abalone center strip

30 Banjolas

10 reasons why every 5-string player needs a Banjola 1. Wonderful sustaining tone 2. Lightweight for practicing your licks 3. Great “cuddling” instrument for the couch 4. Wife/husband pleaser with its quiet tone 5. Easy to carry on a plane or for traveling 6. Played by Bill Keith, Pat Cloud, Adam Hurt, and others 7. Jazz licks and solo lines sound richer 8. Plays and fingers exactly like your 5-string 9. Great 5-string option onstage (PC Banjola Model) 10. Won’t scare your pets!

Banjola Deluxe With a standard 5-string banjo neck and a teardrop shape mandolin (or mandola) body, the Banjola is a beautiful instrument with exquisite tone and sustain that you won’t find in a standard 5-string banjo. Comes with an ebony fingerboard, hearts and flower inlay, and fiddle-style headstock. The headstock design allows for the use of D-tuners (time- saving tuners that can be set to certain stopping points to make switching between notes/tunings easier).

Scale: 26 3/8” Solid spruce top Planetary tuners Weight: 4 lbs. Curly maple back & sides Hearts & flower inlay Nut width:1 3/16” Ebony fingerboard Bone nut & saddle Two-way adj. truss rod Fiddle-style headstock

Banjola With a standard 5-string banjo neck and a teardrop shape mandolin (or mandola) body, the Banjola is a beautiful instrument with exquisite tone and sustain that you won’t find in a standard 5-string banjo.

Solid spruce top Planetary tuners Scale: 26 3/8” Mahogany back & sides Shooting star/dot inlay Weight: 4 lbs. Rosewood fingerboard Bone nut & saddle Nut width:1 3/16” Two-way adj. truss rod Lightweight

Played by Bill Keith, Adam Hurt, and Pat Cloud

goldtone.com 31 Banjitars For Guitarists

BT-2000 Acoustically, this is the best sounding 6-string banjo we have ever made (out of ten models). The 12” body accentuates the bass frequencies which are normally weak on any 6-string banjo. The rim provides maximum sound chamber reverberation. Double coordinator rods attach the neck securely so tuning remains consistent. This vintage design and slim neck make the BT-2000 a great alternative instrument for acoustic jams.

Rolled brass tone ring Remo Renaissance® head 1 ” Scale: 25 /2 12” pot assembly Hot dog armrest Weight: 7 lbs. Ebony fingerboard Vintage star inlay 3 ” Nut width:1 /4 No-knot tailpiece Ebony heal cap

Richard Gilewitz with his custom Gold Tone BT-2000

“The BT-2000 Gold Tone Banjitar sounds as stunning as it looks. A brilliant and pristine high end balanced perfectly with a low end growl.” -Richard Gilewitz

ES-Banjitar Following the success of the acoustic Gold Tone banjitar line, many requested a solid-body 6-string banjo. The ES-Banjitar, like a normal banjo, has extremely fast response compared to an electric. Hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides are accomplished with incredible ease. Even unplugged, the ES has an excellent acoustic tone due to the hollowed-out sound chamber within the body. The ES-Banjitar is great for country music or any style where banjo tone is desired.

8” head and tone ring Straightline tailpiece Scale: 25 1/2” Humbucker under head Sound chamber body Weight: 8 lbs. Stacked humbucker at neck position Slim maple neck Nut width:1 3/4” Volume & tone controls Realistic banjo tone

32 Banjitars For Guitarists Our Banjitars are the most unique 6-string banjos on the market. Unlike other makers, our GT Banjitars use a normal guitar scale (25.5”) for a more familiar feel for guitarists. GT-750 Due to the popularity of the original GT-500, the GT-750 was designed for optimal volume and tone. After numerous tone ring experiments, a unique bell brass ring was chosen for its pristine sound, increased acoustic volume, and excellent sustain. (Sustain is very difficult to achieve for any manufacturer of a 6-string banjo.) Bell brass tone ring Radiused fingerboard 1 ” Scale: 25 /2 Curly maple resonator Volume control Weight: 11.5 lbs. SMP pickup Chrome plating 3 ” Nut width:1 /4 Straightline tailpiece Most projection

Played by Richard Gilewitz, Jeff Baxter, Rascal Flatts, and Janet Robin

GT-500 The GT-500 6-string for guitar players is traditionally styled with a maple rim, maple resonator, maple neck, and a radiused rosewood fingerboard. The unique Gold Tone SMP pickup accentuates the bass notes and provides piercing banjo-style treble. This model has excellent acoustic volume and good sustain.

Steel tone ring Straightline tailpiece Scale: 25 1/2” Maple resonator Volume control Weight: 11 lbs. SMP pickup Chrome plating Nut width:1 3/4”

Played by “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen on the Devils & Dust tour.

GT-1200 12-String For a unique sounding guitar-style instrument, the 12-string banjitar is overwhelming in tone and volume. This great rhythm instrument has a punchy sound, slim neck, and excellent string action. All specs are similar to our GT-500, and because of its solid construction and specially reinforced neck, it stays in excellent tune. Scale: 25 1/2” Steel tone ring Straightline tailpiece Weight: 10 lbs. Maple resonator Volume control Nut width:1 15/16” SMP pickup Chrome plating

Start your 6-string venture today with a Cripple Creek! CC-Banjitar The CC-Banjitar is our economy model that will surprise you with it’s professional tone. Features a rolled brass tone ring and frosted banjo head that provides a bright and punchy tone.

Rolled brass tone ring Straightline tailpiece Scale: 25 1/2” Maple resonator Bone nut Weight: 7 lbs. Vintage brown finish Chrome plating Nut width:1 3/4”

goldtone.com 33 Irish Tenor Banjos Irish tenor banjos, with 17 frets, are tuned one octave lower than a mandolin and most often used with a pick to play the melody line. They are tuned GDAE, and with a scale length of 19 3/4”. We suggest using string gauges, .040w, .030w, .020, .016.

IT-250F This model was recommended by Andy Perkins (owner of Andybanjo.com in Faversham, England) and is based on a custom design that he has worked on for years. This is our loudest Irish tenor banjo! Archtop bell brass tone ring Maple neck One-piece zinc flange Bone nut 3-ply maple rim Cast tailpiece Scale: 19 3/4” Weight: 11 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8”

IT-800 Irish tenor players have often revered the tubaphone-style pot for great tone and lasting sustain. This 17-fret model, tuned to GDAE (an octave lower than a mandolin) has the power and volume needed for Celtic banjo leads and cuts through louder than most all other Irish Tenors! Includes hardshell case. IT-800R resonator option available

Brass tubaphone-style tone ring GT Master planetary tuners Ebony fingerboard No-knot tailpiece Vega-style engraved inlay Bracket band Scale: 19 3/4” Weight: 8 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8” IT-250 The popularity of the Irish tenor is increasing dramatically and mandolinists now can include a 4-string banjo in their instrument collection. The IT-250 is designed for the plunky tone sought after in Irish music. The 17-fret neck uses heavier strings and is tuned to GDAE, an octave below a mandolin. IT-250R resonator option available

White Ladye tone ring 1/2” sound chamber rim Ebony fingerboard Remo Renaissance® head Cloud inlay Shoe-style lugs Scale: 19 3/4” Weight: 7 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8” CC-Irish Tenor If you’re just getting started playing Irish tenor, this is your instrument. HDITR hardshell case and HDITR gigbag available.

Rolled brass tone ring Chrome hardware Dual coordinator rods Maple resonator, neck & rim Guitar-style sealed tuners Bone nut Snowflake inlay High gloss finish Scale: 19 3/4” Weight: 5 lbs. Nut width:1 1/16”

34 Tenor & Plectrum Banjos

Tenor Special TS-250AT (Archtop) Same great features as the TS-250, with added feature of a 40-hole brass archtop tone ring which, increases high frequencies sought after by many tenor players. Also, includes a gorgeous tree of life inlay on an ebony fingerboard. This 19-fret tenor is normally tuned to CGDA.

Scale: 22 5/8” 40-hole bell brass Tree of life inlay Weight: 11 lbs. archtop tone ring Chrome plating Nut width:1 3/16” One-piece zinc flange Cast tailpiece Planetary tuners Remo smooth head

Tenor Special TS-250 Exceptional tone and exquisite appearance! The TS-250 is a vintage replica of the most popular tenor ever played. This four-string is set up to play with low-action for easy chording and maximum speed. Includes a one-piece flange and 14” resonator. This 19-fret tenor is tuned to CGDA. Plectrum Special PS-250 The Plectrum is enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the states and overseas. Our PS-250 is of vintage design with a penetrating tone. This professional instrument is a welcome addition to all 4-string players. This 22-fret plectrum is normally tuned to CGBD.

Scale: 22 5/8” Bell brass tone ring Hearts & flowers inlay Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 11 lbs. One-piece zinc flange Chrome plating Weight: 12 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” Rosewood fingerboard Cast tailpiece Nut width:1 3/16” Planetary tuners Remo smooth head

CC-Tenor Start your 4-string venture today with a Cripple Creek! The CC-Tenor includes a removable resonator for increased tone and volume. This model has helped to start thousands of people on the tenor banjo. HDTR hardshell case and HBTR gig bag available. CC-Plectrum The CC-Plectrum includes a removable resonator for increased tone and volume. This model has helped to start thousands of people on Plectrum banjo. HD15 hardshell case and HBTR gig bag available.

Scale: 22 5/8” Rolled brass tone ring Maple neck & rim Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 5 lbs. Dual coordinator rods Chrome plating Weight: 6.3 lbs. Nut width:1 1/4” Bone nut Cast tailpiece Nut width:1 1/4”

goldtone.com 35 Tenor Guitars Gold Tone is the only company providing professional quality tenors in the affordable price range. Tenors are rapidly increasing in popularity and are great as alternative instruments for guitarists or tenor banjo players. Tenors are normally tuned in fifths (CGDA), but can be tuned to Chicago tuning (DGBE) for guitarists. TG-18 This body design is unique as it is slightly larger than the vintage Martin, and a bit smaller than the vintage Gibsons. It packs a penetrating punch and can be heard in an acoustic jam. Don’t miss the chance to include the TG-18 in your acoustic line-up as it’s guaranteed to attract attention from lots of folks. (Pickguard is included separately.) Solid Sitka spruce top Scale: 23” Mahogany back and sides Weight: 5 lbs. Ebony fingerboard and bridge Nut width:1 5/16” Bone saddle and nut Kluson-style machine heads Pearl mini-dot position markers TG-10 The TG-10 is an affordable tenor guitar, but it still has low string action and great tone. The body is made of laminated wood. It has a bolt-on neck for easy neck resets and is set up exactly like its big brother, the TG-18. This is the perfect instrument for guitarists wanting to flirt with the 4-string style. Includes gig bag. Scale: 23” Laminated Sitka spruce top Weight: 5 lbs. Mahogany back and sides Nut width:1 5/16” Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Sealed machine heads Pearl mini-dot position markers Bolt-on neck MBT+ Our metal body tenor is indeed a unique 4-string only made by Gold Tone. The metal body scale allows for “Chicago tuning” (DGBE) or can be tuned to fifths (CGDA)—the normal tuning for a tenor guitar. It is loud and has a distinct percussive tone. Steel body with cutaway Mahogany neck Scale: 22 5/8” Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Weight: 9 lbs. Sealed machine heads Nut width:1 5/16” Pearl mini-dot position markers Lipstick pickup w/ tone & volume controls

Electric Tenor Banjo EBM-4 Due to the success of the EBM-5, we now offer a 4-string version. This may be tuned as a tenor or an Irish tenor (with heavier-gauge strings) and comes with chrome hardware.

F-style body Ebony fingerboard Scale: 22 5/8” 8” head Snowflake inlay Weight: 7.8 lbs. Humbucker under head Straightline tailpiece Nut width:1 3/16” Stacked humbucker at neck position

36 Gold Tone Firsts

Gold Tone is continually looking for new ways to reinvent musical products in a respectful and in- novative way to better meet musicians’ wants and needs. Here are some of the contributions we have pioneered over the years making Gold Tone what we are today.

1999: TB-100 Travel Banjo- 10” pretuned head, 2 1/2 lbs., amazing tuning stability 2000: SMP pickup- A humbucking banjo pickup, mounted under the head, designed to be slid on the coordinator rod to achieve different tonalities

2002: GTS Banjo Head- Genuine calfskin mounted on a counterhoop. Pre-stretched and treated for tuning stability GT Banjitar Series- GT-500, GT-750, GT-1200 models -revolutionary new design offering convertible resonator feature, guitar scale instead of banjo scale, SMP pickup Ultimate banjo mute- Designed to be placed on the bridge under strings. More stable than previous designs

2003: GM-6- A-style mandolin for guitarists. Tuned one octave higher than a guitar. Previously no affordable models under $2000 Slinger Banjo Strap- Easily removable cradle banjo strap that comfortably fits in case

2004: Banjolele- A banjo ukulele recreated from vintage banjo ukes from the 1920s Carbon Fiber Graphite banjo necks- molded to insure perfect profile, incredible playability. Immune to temperature and humidity changes

2005: EBM/EBT electric banjo- The first solid body banjo design utilizing a hollow chamber under the head for a more realistic banjo tone when amplified Trilogy acoustic guitar pickup- A patented combination magnetic, transducer, condenser mic with 4 controls, licensed for distribution by Dean Markley Modified Tree of Life Inlay- Specifically designed so the banjoist can clearly identify the fret positions

2006: BGT tuner- A portable electronic tuner designed specifically for bluegrass instruments. Chromatic, guitar, banjo, and mandolin settings

2007: BT 2000- First ever commercially available 12” Banjitar (banjo for guitarists) model for increased bass response 2008: Bob Carlin Instructional/Repertoire DVDs- First ever banjo DVDs to use the TablEdit tab program allowing user to view and play along at any tempo with the ability to loop for the fastest retention

2009: Iucci mute- Similar to the ultimate mute, but with handle grip and greater mass creating more sustain. Designed from Iucci tenor mutes from early 1900s BG-250FW- First ever production banjo with a wider fingerboard for larger hands CCT Clip-on tuner- First ever clip on designed for bluegrass instruments, 360 screen visibility, and large indicators reading during daytime or night visibility CEB-4/5 Cello Banjos- Redesigned from the vintage 1920 models

2010: BG/OT-10- Ten-string banjos, strings arranged in pairs, tunnel system 10th string and played like a 5-string banjo Bass Resonator guitar post- A retractable post designed for playing a resonator bass in the upright bass position Removable palm rest for resonator guitar cover plates- Allows easy saddle adjustments and use of shims to position hand rest to preferred height ABS banjo/resonator guitar microphone system- Gooseneck dynamic mic mounted on an adjustable bracket to fit all banjos and resonator guitars. Includes a stomp box for instant volume increase for a lead solo CBS Banjo stand- The first ever collapsible banjo stand that supports the bluegrass banjo body and does not touch the resonator

goldtone.com 37 Mandolins

Rigel Mandolin founder Pete Langdell first started building mandolins in the 1960s, and he established his company, Rigel (named for a star in the Orion constellation), in the 1980s. Over the years, he formulated a totally radical process of attacking mandolin building. Langdell focused on the sound and created a better process to build mandolins. His unwavering standards and attention to detail demanded that Rigel instruments come with the finest in hand-rubbed lacquer finish, quality tuners, an efficient tailpiece, and a comfortable and exacting fingerboard. For the plugged-in player, it was critical that the electronics be efficient and built-in from the inside out.

GM-A+ Pete Langdell, founder and builder of Rigel® Mandolin Company has collaborated with us to offer one of Rigel’s most sought after mandolins, the A+ model. Mr. Langdell provided bracing patterns, pickup locations, wood type, carving specifications and all other details to closely duplicate the original Rigel. Now this very affordable replica will carry on the traditional great tone and playability of Mr. Langdell’s accomplishments and contribution to mandolin construction. Includes a radiused fingerboard and internal mounted piezo pickup.

Graduated spruce top w/ voiced bracing Compound radius fingerboard Designed by Pete Langdell Ebony fingerboard Rigel® quick-change tailpiece Hidden bridge-mounted pickup

Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 2.8 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8”

GM-110 The unique body style is patented by Rigel® Mandolins and is licensed to Gold Tone. All solid wood construction packs a punch and tone similar to the domestic Rigels® from Vermont. The GM-110 also has a specially designed transducer pickup sandwiched in the bridge for amplified applications.

Solid spruce top, back, & sides Mother of pearl inlay Patented Rigel body style Ebony fingerboard Rigel® quick-change tailpiece Hidden bridge-mounted pickup Gold-plated hardware

Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 2.8 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8”

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GM-70+ The GM-70+ is a high-quality F-style mandolin in a very reasonable price range. The tone, playability and workmanship equals or surpasses other Pacific Rim-made mandolins. Plus model upgrades for 2011 include a radiused fingerboard and cast brass tailpiece. A carved solid spruce top and maple back allow for a strong and penetrating tone. The machine heads have been upgraded to the popular top-gear style for more stable and accurate tuning. The GM-70+ also features a scooped fingerboard, two-way adjustable truss rod, and is available as a left-handed model.

F-style body construction Pearl inlay Carved solid spruce top Ebony fingerboard Maple back Gold-plated hardware

Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 2.1 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8”

Upgrade your mandolin with a LR Baggs Radius pickup & Gig Pro preamp specifically designed for mandolin frequencies

GM-55A Our new solid top GM-55A may be the best sounding A-style mandolin you’ve heard. The sound quality is mainly due to a unique oil finish that is very protective yet allows the instrument to vibrate freely compared to instruments with thicker lacquer or polyurethane finishes. The antique appearance is achieved by hand application of the oil finish in a thin layer producing a look that’s quite different from a satin or gloss finish. Try playing a GM-55A and see for yourself how the finish provides surprising volume and tone.

Radiused fingerboard Hand-rubbed oil finish Solid spruce top and maple back Fingerboard scoop Two-way adjustable truss rod Cast brass tailpiece

Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 2.8 lbs. Nut width:1 1/8”

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New 2011 GM-35 The GM-35 is a solid top F-style mandolin that will play effortlessly with unbelievable tone for an instrument in its price range. As an entry-level mandolin or a second instrument for traveling, this GM outshines all similarly priced F-style mandolins.

Scale: 13 3/4” Solid spruce top Chrome hardware Weight: 2.4 lbs. Maple back and sides Dot position markers Nut width:1 1/8” Rosewood adjustable bridge Bound Fingerboard

GM-50 This solid top A-style mandolin is a replica of a famous vintage mandolin. The curly maple back helps promote consistent volume. Each GM-50 undergoes a complete professional setup in the Gold Tone Factory in Florida. To increase tone, we sand the bridge feet for a perfect fit with the arched top. To assure the best playability, we level, crown and polish frets, oil the fingerboard, adjust slots in the nut and bridge, and electronically intonate the bridge. This attention to detail assures every GM-50 of excellent tone and the lowest possible string action.

Solid spruce top Chrome hardware Scale: 13 3/4” Curly maple back and sides Dot position markers Weight: 2.4 lbs. Rosewood adjustable bridge Bound Fingerboard Nut width:1 1/8”

GME-4 This solid body 4-string electric mandolin is great for Texas swing, folk, jazz, and even rock n’ roll. The maple radiused fingerboard plays very quickly. The stacked humbucker is extremely quiet for recording and includes tone and volume controls. GME-5

For the mandolinist seeking an extended range, this 5-string electric New mandolin will surely open a window of possibilities. The GME-5 has an 2011 extra low string and is tuned to CGDAE. All other features are identical to the GME-4.

Adjustable compensating bridge Die-cast tuners with metal buttons Solid alder body Vintage cream high-gloss finish Stacked humbucker pickup Bone nut

Scale: 13 3/4” Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 3.4lbs. Plug in and Play! Weight: 4 lbs. Nut width:1 1/16” Nut width:1 5/16”

40 Alternative Mandolins

MB-850+ (Mandolin Banjo) Compared to a normal mandolin, our mando banjo is louder and has the quick response typical of a banjo body. The MB-850+ is a new design for 2011 featuring an 11” body compared to our original 8”. This dramatically improves volume and bass response. The brass tone ring projects loud volume and our setup compares to that of professional mandolins.

Rolled brass tone ring Maple rim & neck 11” pot assembly Chrome hardware Maple convertible resonator No-knot tailpiece

Scale: 13 11/16” Weight: 6.3 lbs. Nut width:1 3/32”

OM-800+ (Octave Mandolin) The Octave Mandolin is tuned one octave lower than a standard mandolin. Octave mandolins are becoming increasingly popular as the main alternative instrument for mandolinists. Redesigned for 2011, the OM-800+ includes a longer 22 1/2” scale (commonly used by private makers in Ireland) and an arched top, which makes it structurally stronger. Another improvement is a compound radiused fingerboard preferred by many for playing speedy licks. Of utmost importance on any octave mandolin is the complicated setup required for low action without buzz. Gold Tone’s luthiers have perfected this procedure.

Solid spruce arched top Cast brass tailpiece Mahogany neck Adjustable bridge Rosewood radiused fingerboard Gloss finish Scale: 22 1/2” Played by Mac McHale of Old Time Radio Gang Weight: 2 lbs. Nut width:1 3/14”

Solid spuce arched top Cast brass tailpiece

goldtone.com 41 Mandolas & Bouzoukis

Mandola The Mandola, often used in Irish traditional music, is to the mandolin what the viola is to the violin. The four double courses of strings are tuned in fifths to CGDA, which is a fifth lower than a mandolin. Also, many altered tunings can be used. Our Mandola features an authentic Celtic tone and has low string action, and the cast tailpiece is stronger and thicker than sheet metal tailpieces, providing more sustain. This traditionally shaped and finished Mandola would be a welcome alternative instrument to mandolinists. Includes hardshell case.

Solid spruce top Cast brass tailpiece Intonated bridge Scale: 17” Mahogany back & sides Weight: 3 lbs. Bone nut Nut width:1 1/4” Satin finish

BZ-500 Bouzouki The Irish Bouzouki (sometimes called a cittern) is a unique form of an octave mandolin adopted into and adapted for Irish and other forms of European traditional music from the late 1960s onward. The most common tuning used is GDAD, but other tunings including GDAE, ADAD, and CFAD can be used. Our Bouzouki is set up with octave strings for the third and fourth courses and unison strings for the first and second courses. This solid-top model produces dramatic traditional Irish tone and is easy to play thanks to the precision setup by our skilled luthiers. Includes hardshell case.

Solid spruce top Cast brass tailpiece Intonated bridge Scale: 26 3/8” Mahogany back & sides Weight: 4 lbs. Bone nut Nut width:1 1/4” Satin finish

42 Mandolins for Guitarists

GM-6+ & GM-12+ With 6 or 12 strings in the peg head, these instruments play like guitars but sound like New mandolins! The GM-6+ and GM-12+ have a loud and percussive tone due to its all solid-wood 2011 construction and hand-rubbed oil finish. The intonated bridge improves tuning and the cast tailpiece increases sustain. A unique transducer pickup sandwiched in the bridge provides an awesome electric sound capturing an accurate reproduction of its acoustic quality. Includes hardshell case. Carved spruce top Slim neck profile Solid maple back and sides Two way adjustable truss rod Ebony fingerboard & bridge Gold-plated hardware Radiused fingerboard Hand-rubbed oil finish Transducer pickup in bridge Tuned EADGBE (no pre-amp needed) GM-6+ GM-12+ Cast tailpiece Courses 6,5,4 octaves Guitar-sealed tuners Courses 3,2,1 unisons Scale: 13 3/4” Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 2 lbs. Weight: 2 lbs. Nut width:1 3/4” GM-6 The GM-6 is designed for guitarists and is tuned one octave higher than a guitar, EADGBE. It can provide the chop rhythm for bluegrass or country music without learning mandolin. A competitor offers a similar mando-guitar selling for more than $2,000 and has a flat and more narrow fingerboard. The radiused fingerboard and wider neck allows for easier fingering. String action is super low and lead lines may be played very rapidly. This is a must instrument for guitarists in bluegrass jams and lends itself well in recording applications.

Solid spruce top Rosewood fingerboard Scale: 13 3/4” Maple back & sides Scale 21 frets Weight: 2 lbs. Maple neck Octave above guitar Nut width:1 3/4”

New Played by Max Cavalera of Soulfly 2011 Terre Roche of The Roches Josh Graves Jr.

GME-6 Of the eight new Gold Tone instruments introduced at 2011 NAMM, the GME-6 was the most desired by attendees. The tone is extremely unique, with comments describing it as sounding like anything from a Rhodes piano to a Tele-tone mandolin. The string action is extremely low and plays easily even with large fingers. Any guitarist can instantly play! Tuned an octave higher than a normal guitar to EADGBE. Includes gig bag.

Scale: 13 3/4” Adjustable compensating bridge Die-cast tuners with metal buttons Weight: 4.4 lbs. Solid alder body Vintage cream high-gloss finish Nut width:1 11/16” Stacked humbucker pickup Bone nut

goldtone.com 43 Resophonic Guitars

Designed by legendary resophonic instrument maker Paul Beard, these signature model guitars are handmade and provide unmatched tone in their price range. The “open” Beard soundwell body design uses genuine USA-made Beard cones and spiders. All Gold Tone Beard Signature Series guitars are assembled in the U.S.A., and you can be assured of a perfect setup for maximum tone and playability.

Square Necks Round Necks

Scale Length: 25” Nut Width:1 7/8” Scale Length: 25” Nut Width:1 3/4” PBS-M PBR-CA (cut away) Solid mahogany Solid mahogany Ebony fingerboard Ebony fingerboard Snowflake inlay Snowflake inlay Curly Maple binding Curly maple binding Deep warm tone Deep warm tone

PBS-Deluxe PBR-Deluxe Curly maple Curly maple Ebony fingerboard Ebony fingerboard Hearts & flowers inlay Hearts & flowers inlay Maple binding Maple binding Brilliant bright tone Brilliant bright tone

PBS PBR

Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard Dot inlay Dot inlay Vintage binding Vintage binding Warm tone Warm tone

Bolt-on Neck The Paul Beard Signature Series guitars now feature bolt-on necks for 2011. Gold Tone is the only company offering this superb feature in a reasonably priced resonator. This bolt-on system, designed by Paul Beard, allows quick and easy neck resets and is modeled after Paul’s domestic instruments. New 2011 New coverplate system Previously, in order to adjust string action, break angle, string spacing or to replace the saddle, it was necessary to detach the strings and remove the entire coverplate. The new Gold Tone/Beard resonator cov- erplate design with removable palm rest is a revolutionary concept for making fine adjusments easier and more efficient.

44 Resophonic Guitars

The GRS and GRE metal body guitars Distinguish themselves from the crowd by offering the traditional 12-fret designs, ideal for best tone. The guitar bodies were designed by the legendary Paul Beard and use a biscuit-style cone for optimal tone. The GRS is a full body instrument for brilliant acoustic volume; the GRE is constructed around a thinner body design for a more subtle acoustic tone that really shines when amplified.

The guitars feature traditional nickel plating and the slim neck profile allow quick fingering on upper frets. The GRS and GRE were favorably reviewed by Acoustic Guitar magazine and were the recommended steel body guitars to own in their price range. The guitars are professionally set up at the Gold Tone shop for optimum playability ideal for conventional playing as well as bottleneck slide playing. The coverplate also features a removable palm rest for simple and easy adjustments.

GRS GRE

Steel body, 3.125” thick Steel body Rosewood fingerboard 2.125” thin line body Vintage neck binding Curly maple binding Traditional dowel-stick Traditional dowel-stick 12-fret design 12-fret design Classic tone Magnetic lipstick pickup Scale: 25” Scale: 25” Weight: 9.5 lbs. Weight: 9 lbs. Nut width:1 3/4” Nut width:1 3/4”

GRS Pickup option ABS Pickup

Plug-in & Play!

GRS Pickup option Beard/Fishman Biscuit Pickup

The Metal Body Resonator Guitars include bone nuts, a removable palm rest, ribbed cover plate, nickle plating, sealed tuners, a maple biscuit, and a “12-point” USA set-up.

goldtone.com 45 Alternative Square Necks

PBKG (modeled after the Beard K-Model) A great alternative guitar for slide players, the PBKG is lightweight and has an amazing sustain and mellow tone compared to a traditional resophonic square neck. It has neck and string spacing dimensions identical to the other resonators that Paul Beard builds. The clear high-gloss finish keeps this 19-fret guitar looking good.

Scale: 25” Solid spruce top Hearts & flowers inlay Weight: 6 lbs. Rosewood back and sides Curly maple body binding Nut width:1 7/8” Bone nut and saddle Gold-plated die-cast tuners

PBS-8 Our most popular resonator guitar is now available in an 8-string configuration. Designed by Paul Beard with his renowned cone and spider at its core, the PBS-8 is a great instrument for steel players and for 6-string resonator players wishing to expand their arsenal. Assembled in the USA, this model features a bolt-on neck, which ensures lifetime playability as the neck angle may be easily changed as necessary. The PBS-8 is setup at the Gold Tone factory with the tuning: EGBDEGBD. Mahogany top, back and sides USA Beard spider and cone Rosewood fingerboard Bone nut Dot inlay Removable palm rest

Scale: 25” Weight: 5.9 lbs. Nut width:2 7/16”

Bolt-on Neck The PBS-8 now feature bolt-on necks for 2011. Gold Tone is the only company offering this superb feature in a reasonably priced resonator guitar. This bolt-on system, designed by Paul Beard, allows quick and easy neck adjustments and is modeled after Paul’s domestic instruments.

GRSS The GRSS is a metal body square neck for resonator slide players. Designed by Paul Beard, the body style features a traditional 12-fret scale. This chrome-plated guitar has a unique sustaining tonality and is a great alternative instrument for all slide players. Includes a removable palm rest. ” Scale: 25 Chrome-plated steel body Rosewood fingerboard Weight: 10 lbs. Removable palm rest Bone nut 3 ” Nut width:1 /4 Die-cast sealed tuners with metal Biscuit-style resonator buttons

46 Lap Steels & Chord-A-Harp

LS-6 LS-8 Back in the ’50s when lap steels were in their heyday, the Oahu Tonemaster® was the lap of choice among professionals. Our LS is a vintage replica of this famous instrument. The pickup and hardware are identical to the originals. We even sell our replacement parts to Tonemaster owners. It includes a bone nut, Kluson-style tuners, ashtray cover, and tobacco brown two-tone finish. Form-fitted TKL hardshell case available.

Mahogany body Bone nut Maple Neck Headstock veneer Soapbar pickup Body and neck binding Volume and tone controls Kluson-style tuners

Scale: 25” Scale: 25” Weight: 6 lbs. Weight: 6 lbs. Nut width: 2” Nut width: 2 3/8”

Played by Gary Morse of Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn) Chord-A-Harp The Chord-a-harp is designed to play chords and accompany vocals. By far, it is the easiest stringed instrument to play. It includes a solid spruce top for maximum volume. Twenty-one chord bars allow playing in the maximum amount of keys. Also, hidden beneath the chord bars is a great sounding magnetic pickup for use onstage. This pickup may be plugged into a digital tuner for simplified tuning. The back is gorgeous stained burl mahogany and the top is solid spruce with a double ring rosette around the soundhole. Comes with a tuning wrench, finger picks, form-fitted case and 1/4” instrument cable.

Solid spruce top 21 Chord bars Maple back and sides 8 lbs. Slimline pickup Strap buttons Volume and tone controls Natural finish

Chords: Eb, F7, Ab, Bb, C7, Bb7, F, G7, Cm, C, D7, Gm, G, A7, Dm, D, E7, Am, A, B7, Em

goldtone.com 47 Style 4

During the last 10 years, our SM and LM Weissenborns have helped revive this hollow-neck instrument as musicians have discovered this wonderful slide tone. Although the SM and LM are close copies of the originals, our new Style 4 Weissenborn may be the most authentic replica ever made.

Richard Barnes, renowned luthier from Claremont, California, is a leading authority on the construction and repair for all vintage Weissenborns. Barnes teamed up with our designers, and our new Style 4 is the result of his research on every possible specification. Since the native Hawaiian Koa wood is in near depletion, this Style 4 is constructed with its closest cousin: the Australian blackwood. The wood grain, appearance and tone are remarkably similar.

Scale: 24 3/4” Weight: 5.2 lbs. Nut width:1 15/16”

The attention to detail on our Style 4 reproduction is unparelleled. Specs Original Style 4 Gold Tone Style 4 Body construction Koa Australian blackwood Bridge Flame maple Flame maple Bracing Spruce tucked under kerfling Spruce tucked under kerfling Bridge plate Koa Australian blackwood Saddle Hardened aluminum rod Hardened aluminum rod Binding Rope mahongany/maple Rope mahogany/maple Body shape Style 4 Style 4 Tuners Open gear Open gear Grover Sta-tite Inlay Custom mother of pearl Custom mother of pearl Fingerboard Koa Australian blackwood Finish Shellac Shellac 48 “What kind of Dobro is that? It’s a Weissenborn. What’s that? Weissenborns eat Dobros for lunch!” Such was David Lindley’s appraisal of these unconventional old Hawaiian guitars with their raised strings, flush frets and hollow necks gracefully flowing from the body. These beauties have a distinctive woody sound, astounding volume, sweet sustain, and deep, warm tone. The Weissenborn may appear to be the platypus of guitars to the uninitiated, but it’s an instrument brilliantly and specifically conceived for Hawaiian playing. These hollow-necks are enjoying a renaissance with players nearly 60 years after the last one was made. Weissenborns might have languished in obscurity if not for Lindley (the king of oddball instruments and a dobro lover), Ry Cooder, John Fahey, Steve Fishell, and singer-songwriter Ben Harper. Dobro and steel Played by Kaki King, players Mike Auldridge, Bob Brozman, Cindy Cashdollar, Jerry Douglas, John David Gilmore, Rob Anderlik, Ely, Greg Leisz and Sally Van Meter have added them to their arsenal. and Tom Doughty “Whenever you take one of these things into the studio, people always say, ‘Wow! What an amazing instrument.” says Greg Leisz. “Engineers flip out every time.” Pickup Options Reprinted from Acoustic Guitar Magazine April 1996. Used by permission. WBM Weissenborn features Since the string spacing is wider than a conventional guitar, we’ve Ebony bridge Orignal Weissenborn plans Scale: 24 3/4” developed a magnet humbucker, Bone nut & saddle Rope-style binding Weight: 5.2 lbs. which provides a consistent Kluson-style tuners Pearl inlay fret markers Nut width:1 15/16” response for each string. Wood Hollow neck design High-gloss finish encasement (pictured) looks great on all of our Weissenborns.

SM Solid mahogany top Solid mahogany back Gold tuners

LM Laminated mahogany top Laminated mahogany back Dean Markley Trilogy Chrome tuners This unit has a magnetic pickup, transducer pickup, as well as a microphone with independent volume controls and a master volume. In our opinion, this is the best soundhole pickup available.

goldtone.com 49 Lap Dulcimer

New Dulciborn 2011 Gold Tone enters the dulcimer world. Owner Robyn Rogers, a gifted Appalachian dulcimer player, has always wanted to include a dulcimer in our catalog of folk instruments. We did not want to replicate an existing model and instead wanted to create something unique. Our lap-style Weissenborn guitars are some of the most unique sounding hollow body instruments in the acoustic world, so it was natural for us to eventually try a plucked- style dulcimer fingerboard and tuning using this body type, thus the “Dulciborn” was born! Since the dulcimer uses light gauge strings, we were able to reduce the bracing size and use a very responsive Sitka spruce top. Compared to a typical cherry wood or mahogany hourglass shape dulcimer, the Dulciborn is louder, has better bass response, and strings attached to the bridge pins actually provide the top with greater energy and vibration. The maple binding, gold hardware, and highly figured rosewood laminate back and sides truly sets this instrument apart. We have included an under-the-saddle pickup for amplification, which may be used with our popular ABS-2 preamp stomp box to provide a stronger signal to the amp for an enriched tone. We kept many of the traditional appointments, like a scalloped fingerboard, 25" scale, bone nut and saddle, and traditional fret board spacing. So, even if you already own an Appalachian dulcimer, you need a Dulciborn. It is played exactly like conventional dulcimers, but with a great new look and full-bodied tone.

Scale: 25” Solid Sitka spruce top Grover 14:1 ratio guitar tuners Weight: 5.2 lbs. Maple binding Gold hardware Nut width: N/A Rosewood back and sides Pearl position markers Bone nut and saddle Piezo transducer pickup under saddle

Tell me more about the Banjitar for folk, blues, country, open tunings, Wayne’s World (6-string banjo guitar). Is it getting and both flat pick and finger picking it popular? is very cool. By the way, Django Re- I hear it is impossible to achieve inhardt’s first pro instrument was the perfect intontation in fretted Gold Tone was the very first instrument 6-string banjo! instruments. Is this true? maker to offer an affordable 6-string banjo for guitar players. We now have How many employees are there at This is very true! Due to the physics of seven different models and they are Gold Tone and what do they do? a banjo or any fretted instrument, per- played worldwide by many popular fect tuning from the nut to the last fret artists. A unique feature of banjitars Our shop, in Titusville Fla., employs 12 is nearly impossible. Simply explained, is that they have an extremely quick people. On the floor we have 5 luthiers/ this is because different gauge strings response. That means that slides, assemblers, 4 people in the office, and are used and the spacing between hammer-ons, and pull-offs are actu- 3 working in shipping. My wife, Robyn, frets is the same for each string. What ally faster than on an acoustic guitar. inspects every instrument and passes is needed is a perfect set-up and with They allow the guitarist to produce a it to her brother Brian for packing. My low action, properly set nut and bridge, banjo-like tone without learning the daughter Mandy, who graduated from and correct string gauges to minimize 5-string. I don’t consider the 6-string UF (Go Gators!) with a degree in ad- tuning problems banjitar a bluegrass instrument, but vertising, works in

50 Baritone Guitar

GBG Baritone The GBG, our baritone acoustic guitar, has a scale length of 29 1/16" and tunes New a fifth lower (ADGCEA) or sometimes a fourth lower (BEADF♯B) than a standard 2011 guitar. Numerous finger-style guitarists have used these on recordings as it is a superb accompaniment for singers with a lower range. It uses much heavier gauge strings to compensate for the lower tuning so that the string tension is similar to a standard dreadnaught acoustic guitar. The GBG’s internal bracing structure is specifically designed for excellent volume and projection. The top is select grade solid Sitka spruce and the mahogany back and sides were chosen for its deep bass response. The radiused ebony fingerboard is perfectly matched to a slightly larger ebony bridge with a genuine bone saddle. The slim line neck contour is only two millimeters thicker at the12th fret than the 2nd fret allowing for incredible playability up the neck. This guitar features a bolt-on neck design so that future neck adjustments can be done with ease. There are two bolts in the heel of the neck as well as two bolts attaching the fingerboard to the body, which differs from most bolt-on neck guitars that have glued-on fingerboards. No other baritones in this price range have this unique feature, which will assure low string action with the proper saddle height and break angle for exceptional tone for many years to come. The GBG’s smooth cutaway allows easy access to high frets and includes a dual pickup system for live amplification. The built in preamp has blending capabilities for the condenser mic and transducer pickup. Solid Sitka spruce top Satin finish Scale: 29 1/16” Mahogany neck, back & sides Gold hardware Weight: 4.4 lbs. Ebony fingerboard & bridge Pearl position markers Nut width:1 15/16” Bone nut and saddle Dual pickup system

Upper Bout 11.41" (290mm) Neck width at nut 1.81" (46mm) Baritone Lower Bout 15.86" (403mm) Neck thickness at first fret .82" (21mm) Measurements: Body Depth 4" (103mm) Neck Thickness at 10th fret .90" (23mm) Stock string gauges for BEADF♯B tuning .015, .018, .029, .037, .048, .060

marketing, sales, graphic design and and the 50 percent to our favorite mom- sician, feel free to contact Tommy for customer service. In a small business and-pop shops. We now sell over 130 consideration. we all have an assortment of chores different models of instruments! we share. It’s very unusual for a com- Gold Tone has such a unique pany our size to have no in-house How does an artist become a Gold catalog of instruments. How do you sales people and if you call us, you talk Tone endorsee? think them up? to a human being! Gold Tone has an incredible number of Some instruments, like the banjola and How big is Gold Tone and how professional endorsees. Part of this is cello banjo, are recreations of vintage many instruments do you build and due to the alternative instruments we instruments. Some ideas come from ship worldwide? offer as recording artists are always artists like Bela Fleck mentioning how looking for new sounds. Also, our play- cool it would be to play a 10-string ban- I don’t know for certain, but I assume ability and sound quality cannot be jo. Some are my creations that come to Deering or Gold Tone is the world’s beat for the dollar. Tommy Sivert, our me in the middle of the night. Inciden- biggest supplier of banjos. I predict we sales manager and instrument spe- tally , we do have a room of “failures” are very equal in numbers. We ship cialist also leads our artist relations – instruments we thought up, tried out out between 600 to 800 instruments program helping artists find the right and decided NO WAY! per month: about 20 percent to foreign instrument and setup for their needs. -Wayne Rogers dealers, 30 percent to internet dealers If you are a full time professional mu-

goldtone.com 51 Resophonic Bass

PBB A great alternative instrument for bass players. More than any other guitar-style bass, the dynamics and sustain of the PBB has a remarkably similar tone to an upright bass. Designed by Paul Beard, the PBB features a 32” scale, humbuck pickup, and tone and volume controls. Assembled in the USA, we use Paul’s cone and spider and set up every instrument with the lowest possible string action for quick, up the neck playing. Includes hardshell case

Mahogany top, back and sides Maple neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod Humbucker pickup with tone & volume controls Scale: 32” Bass-style die-cast tuners Weight: 8 lbs. Bone nut Nut width:1 5/8” USA Beard cone and spider

Collapsible PBB Stand The optional PBB stand sold separately and can be installed at the Gold Tone factory or by an authorized Gold Tone dealer. When the stand is collapsed it can fit in the PBB’s hardshell case.

Stand ranges from 19” to 40” Stand has built-in shock absorber Constructed of lightweight aluminum

Stand Up Bass Position

52 Basses

BB-400+ (Banjo Bass) A new sound for bass players, the BB-400+, with our special sliding magnetic pickup, generates a tone with an uncanny resemblance to an upright bass. It is especially suited for walking bass lines and slap bass techniques. Bass players are amazed at this new tone. A slim maple neck and a 14” maple body and rolled brass tone ring give the banjo a deep plunky tone. Features include a sliding magnetic pickup, a 14” Renaissance head with thumb guide, radiused fingerboard, quick-change tailpiece, bone nut, and high-quality sealed tuning machines. Whether you are new to the bass guitar or are looking for a new sound to add to your arsenal, the BB-400+ may be just what you are looking for. Scale: 32 14” Renaissance head Thumb rest Weight: 7.4 lbs. SMP pickup w/ volume control Fretless available Nut width:1 7 8” / Maple neck and rim Big plunky tone

Played by Victor Wooten Bassist for the Flecktones ABG-4 A unique addition for bass players, the ABG-4 is portable but still offers the common 34” scale. The solid spruce top provides a punchy yet warm bass tone and is louder than most acoustic basses on the market. This is the only acoustic bass available with a dual pickup system (Piezo/Condensor Mic) for on-stage or recording use.

Dual pickup system Paldao back & sides Scale: 34” (piezo/condensor Mic) Abalone rosette Weight: 5.2 lbs. Solid spruce top Deep acoustic tone Nut width:1 7/8” Mahogany neck

Preamp control mod- ule to adjust pickups includes balance, phase Balance Phase 3-Band EQ

goldtone.com 53 Ukuleles

ResoUke New 2011 Our concert scale brass body Resouke is the perfect companion for every ukulele player. It is louder than a wood body uke as the biscuit-style cone projects the tone while the brass body resonates. The scale length of 14.5" is very comfortable to play. The palm rest is removable making fine tuning of the saddle accessible without removing the coverplate. The palm rest can be shimmed at different heights for a comfortable right hand rest. Other features include a bone nut, a Canadian hard-rock maple saddle, geared Kluson-style tuners with a 14:1 gear ratio, and custom Aquila nylgut strings gauged for premium tone. Includes foam-style hardshell case

Brass body Concert scale Scale: 14 1/2” Rosewood fingerboard Removable palm rest Weight: 2.5 lbs. Bone nut Kluson-style tuners Nut width:1 3/8” Maple saddle Easy load tailpiece

All Ukuleles & Banjo Ukuleles now come with Strings

Ukulele Deluxe (GU-200) A replica of the most famous uke ever made, the Ukulele Deluxe has an all solid mahogany body and ebony fingerboard. The abalone body inlay is an exquisite touch, and the instrument comes complete with a hardshell case. The geared machine heads, a significant upgrade to the traditional friction tuners, are of excellent quality and allow for stable and accurate tuning.

Solid mahogany top Soprano scale length Solid mahogany back & sides Pearl rosette Ebony fingerboard Decorative body binding Ebony nut and saddle Grover® Sta-Tight tuning machines

3 ” Uke & Uke Dlx Scale: 13 /4 include hardshell case Weight: 1 lbs. Nut width:1 3/8”

Ukulele (GU-100) This economical version has similar specs as our Deluxe model but features a solid top with laminated back and sides. 3 Scale: 13 /4” Solid mahogany top Soprano scale length Weight: 1 lbs. Mahogany fingerboard Grover® Sta-Tight tuning machines 3 Nut width:1 /8” Mahogany nut and saddle

54 Banjo Ukuleles

Banjolele Deluxe & Banjolele The Banjolele Deluxe is a replica of one of the most famous banjo ukes ever made. A one-piece flange and 10” resonator creates excellent volume and tone. Our Banjolele openback model features the same specifications as the Banjolele Deluxe model, but does not include the resonator or one- piece flange. These professional grade instruments lend themselves to the banjo uke techniques made famous by George Formby.

Rolled brass rod tone ring Concert scale 8” body & head No-knot tailpiece Ebony fingerboard Flat flange (DLX) Snowflake inlay 10” resonator (DLX)

Scale: 13 3/4” Scale: 13 3/4” Weight: 5 lbs. Weight: 4 lbs. Nut width:1 7/16” Nut width:1 7/16”

All Uke models feature geared tuners instead of the conventional friction pegs. They are infinitely more functional because they prevent string slippage and make tuning easy.

Banjo Ukulele Series The Banjo Uke Series are the affordable option for all uke players. The four common scales of wooden ukes are utilized and all features are similar. All models include a maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, geared guitar-style tuners, a plate-style resonator (traditionally known as a “possum plate”). The 8” head size provides ample “sliding room” for right hand technique. Hardshell case included. 8” body Flat-back resonator Grover-style tuners Bone nut Nut width:1 3/8”

BUB BUT BUC BUS Instrument Tuning Scale Length Weight BUS Soprano g, C,E,A 13.5” 2.6 lbs. All Ukuleles & BUC Concert g, C, E, A 15.5” 2.8 lbs. Banjo Ukuleles BUT Tenor d, G, B, E 17” 2.8 lbs. include Aquila (or g, C, E, A) Strings BUB Baritone D, G, B, E 19” 3 lbs. (or d, G, B, E)

goldtone.com 55 Banjo Kits

OB-250 Kit Our most popular professional banjo is now available as a kit for the do-it-yourselfer. No special tools or jigs are needed as the heel and other critical cuts are done in our shop. All hardware is chrome plated and includes sand cast brass tone ring, zinc alloy flange, straightline tailpiece, and Canadian maple three-ply rim. The resonator is highly figured curly maple. The resonator and fingerboard are both bound. The frets are pre-cut, which greatly assists for an even fret job. Since we assemble this kit in house, you can have it your way!

Options: JLS #12 tone ring GTR tone ring

Want a 4-string or 6-string banjo kit? We have ’em! These kits come with finished necks. Check with your local dealer for pricing and availability.

MC-150R Kit (with resonator) MC-150 Kit (openback) Maple resonator, rim, and neck make the MC-Kit a great bargain for the do-it-yourselfer. All difficult joints and cuts are finished for easy assembly. It’s also available in an openback configuration for the old time player. The resonator and neck are already bound and have pre-cut fret slots. Instructions are included and may be downloaded from our website.

Options: White Ladye tone ring Bell brass tone ring Tubaphone tone ring Planetary tuners

56 Factory Services Gold Tone’s instrument shop has luthiers on staff capable of repairing, building or restoring almost any type of stringed instrument. In addition to banjo work, we can also do specified repair on any instruments in our catalog plus guitars and even do some violin work. We do not have a spray booth for large refinishing projects, but we are experts at fixing dings and scratches. We have many jigs from 40 years of instrument repair, and we can install pickups in about any stringed instrument. Upon receiving instruments in our shop for repair, we can give an accurate estimate of the cost and the time needed to complete the repair.

Necks Install graphite or wood neck to existing pot assembly- Our shop has a dedicated heel-cuting jig designed to perfectly fit necks. Includes professional setup. Lefty Option- Appoximately 75% of our instruments are available in left handed models Fingerboard Scoop- Popular on openback banjos, a fingerboard scoop at the end of the neck allows for proper right hand clawhammer technique. Install D-Tuners (Schaller)- We stock Schaller D-tuners. The Keith tuners are obtainable directly from Bill Keith, and if you supply we would be happy to install. Refretting - If played often enough, all instruments will eventually need new frets, especially in the most used playing positions. Fret alloy must be softer than the string or you would wear out strings immediately, so it’s perfectly normal to wear out frets. Often frets may be dressed (leveled and crowned) once or twice before replacing. This procedure is best left to our experts, as well as dressed fret lead to good tone and accurate intonation. Tone Rings Install or upgrade to any tone ring- This is one of our most requested modifications. It is critical to make sure the tone ring fits the rim perfectly. It is nearly impossible to exchange a tone ring without modification to the rim. Banjo Heads Install or replace banjo head- Different head types and materials will dramatically affect your banjo’s tone. See our available head options in the parts section. Install GTS mounted calfskin head- Our GTS genuine calfskin heads are prestretched and mounted on an aluminum rim. Available in sizes 10 15/16”, 11”, 12” Install GTS unmounted calfskin head- This lost art of tucking a head is performed often in our shop. We can restore your banjo pot to its original condition by tucking a calfskin head of any size. Pickups and Instrument Amplification Install pickup- We have a variety of accoustic and electric pickup options available ranging from simple transducers, magnetic pickups, and attachable microphones. Instrument Modifications & Set up Install Capo Spikes- The common 5th string capo spike positions for bluegrass banjo are at 7, 9, & 10 (keys A, B, & C) and at 7 (Key A or D) for old time banjo. Install Shubb 5th string sliding capo- These permanent capos are available in both a long and short model. Restringing and Restoring setup to factory specifications- This includes all adjustments, fret dressing, oiling of the fingerboard, possible bridge replacement, and new strings Full disassembly, cleaning, restringing, and detailed factory setup- With the process we carefully and systematically restore and set up your instrument as close to its original specifications as possible. Your banjo will sound and play at it’s absolute best. Gold plating option- Upgrade your banjo with gold-plated hardware. Note: gold plating is softer than chrome or nickel and is more likely to tarnish and deteriorate overtime due to exposure to humidity and body oils. All instruments shipped to Gold Tone require a Return Authorization Number (RA#). Please call us at (321) 264-1970 to make shipping arrangements.

goldtone.com 57 Parts- Necks

Orange Blossom The Orange Blossom Series necks are standard on our OB-250 and similar models. Each part features a hard rock maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard, mother of pearl hearts and flower inlay, flamed maple headstock veneer, two-way adjustable truss rod, 22 medium frets, bone nut, and a high gloss finish. B1007-01 OB-250 Neck Standard on OB-250 Models B1007-01ABS OB-250 ABS Standard- White Fingerboard Binding B1007-01L OB-250 Neck Lefty Standard- Left Handed B1007-02 OB Unfinished Standard- Unfinished as in OB Kit

B1007-01C OB-250 Curly Standard- Curly Maple Neck B1007-02P OB Unfinished Standard- Unfinished Paddle Headstock B1007-01R OB-250 Radius Standard- Radiused Fingerboard B1007-03 OB Long Long Neck

B1007-01W OB-250 Wide Standard- 1 3/8” Nut

Bluegrass Special The Bluegrass Special Series necks are standard on our BG-250 models and feature a hard rock maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, snowflake inlay, flamed maple headstock veneer, two-way adjustable truss rod, 22 medium frets, bone nut, and vintage brown high gloss finish.

B1004-01 BG-250 Neck Standard on BG-250 Models B1004-M BG-Mini Neck Standard on BG-Mini (C-Scale)

Maple Classic and Maple Mountain The Maple Series necks are standard on our MC-150 and MM-150 models. They feature a hard rock maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, snowflake inlay, flamed maple headstock veneer, two-way adjustable truss rod, 22 medium frets, bone nut, and a blonde high gloss finish.

B1003-01 MC-150 Neck Standard on MC-150 Models B1012-01 MM-150 Standard on MM-250 w/ scoop B1003-01L MC-150 Neck Lefty Standard- Left Handed B1012-03 MM-150 Long Standard- Long Neck

B1003-02 MC Unfinished Standard- Unfinished as in MC Kit

Cripple Creek The Cripple Creek Series necks are standard on our Cripple Creek model banjos. They feature a hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, snowflake inlay, flamed maple headstock veneer, two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut, and a blonde finish. B1006-01 CC-100 Neck Standard 5-String Neck as on CC-100/100R B1006-IT CC- Irish Tenor Standard- Irish Tenor Neck B1006-01L CC-100 Neck Lefty Standard- Left Handed B1006-BT CC-Banjitar Standard- Banjitar 6-String Neck B1006-PL CC-Plectrum Standard- Plectrum neck B1006-TR CC-Traveler Standard- Traveler Neck B1006-TN CC-Tenor Standard-Tenor Neck B1006-M CC-Mini Standard- CC-Mini (C-Scale)

4-Strings The Gold Tone 4-string plectrum, tenor, and Irish tenor neck specifications can be found at goldtone.com

B1019-01 Plectrum Neck Standard on PS-250 B1006-TN CC-Tenor Standard- Tenor Neck B1006-PL CC-Plectrum Standard- Plectrum neck B1009-01 Irish Tenor Neck Standard on IT-250 B1018-01 Tenor Neck Standard on TS-250 B1006-IT CC-Irish Tenor Standard- Irish Tenor Neck

58 Parts- Necks

Old Tone The Old Tone Series necks are standard on our OT-800/OT-800LN open back banjo models. Features a hard rock maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard, hand-engraved pearl inlays, ebony headstock overlay with recessed truss rod cover, two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut, and high gloss finish. B1035-01 OT-800 Neck Standard on OT-800 B1035-01W OT-800 Neck Wide Standard- 1 3/8” Nut B1035-01L OT-800 Neck Lefty Standard- Left Handed B1035-03 OT-800 Long Long Neck

White Ladye The White Ladye Series necks are standard on our WL-250 and similar models. Features a hard rock maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard, pearl cloud inlays, flamed maple headstock veneer, two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut, and a high gloss finish. B1013-01 WL-250 Neck Standard on WL-250 B1013-01F WL-250 Neck Fretless Standard- Fretless Neck B1013-01L WL-250 Neck Lefty Standard- Left Handed B1013 -01+ WL-250+ Neck Tree of Life Inlay B1013-01NS WL-250 Neck (No Scoop) Standard- No Scoop Neck

Bob Carlin Signature The Bob Carlin Signature Series necks are standard on our BC-350 openback models. Features a hard rock maple neck with ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, ebony headstock overlay with recessed truss rod cover, two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut (measures 1-3/8”), and high gloss finish. B1025-01 BC-350 Neck Standard on BC-350

Elite Classic The Elite Classic necks were standard on our EC-1 openback models. Features a hard rock maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, tree of life inlay, two-way adjustable truss rod, and a shallow heel design ideal for the EC-1’s spun-over rim. A limited supply of these necks exist. Please check goldtone.com for availability. B1033-01 EC-1 Neck Standard on EC-1 (Tree of Life Inl ay)

6-Strings The Gold Tone 6-string neck specifications can be found at goldtone.com

B1008-01 6-String Neck Standard on GT-500 B1008-BT 6-String Neck Standard on BT-2000 B1008-12 12-String Neck Standard on GT-1200 B1006-BT CC 6-String Neck Standard on CC-Banjitar

Cello Banjo Necks The Cello Banjo necks are standard on our CEB models. Features a hard rock maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut, and a high gloss finish. Heels are cut for a 14” rim.

B1015-01 CEB-5 Neck Standard on CEB-5 B1014-01 CEB-4 Neck Standard on CEB-4 B1015-01L CEB-5 Lefty Neck Standard- Left Handed B1016-01 OT-6 Neck Standard on OT-6 B1015-01F CEB-5 Fretless Standard-Fretless Alternative The Gold Tone alternative necks and specifications can be found atgoldtone.com

B1005-01 Travel Neck Standard on TB-250 B1011-01 BB-400 Bass Neck Standard on BB-400 B1005-01L Travel Lefty Neck Standard- Left Handed B1011-01F BB Fretless Neck Standard- Fretless B1010-01 MB-850 Mando Neck Standard on MB-850 B1024-01 Banjo Ukulele Neck Standard on Banjolele

goldtone.com 59 Parts- Graphite Necks

Gold Tone’s “Made in USA” carbon graphite necks are technology’s answer to nature’s imperfections. The graphite composition is more consistent than wood fibers and promotes tone enhancement. The fingerboard is perfectly level allowing for the lowest possible string action and will easily outlive all other wood necks. Professionals are favoring the graphite necks over traditional wood necks on their premium and/or vintage pot assembly because of their tone improvements, reliability, and durability. The most accurate way to install a graphite neck (or any other neck for that matter) is to send your banjo body to Gold Tone for an expert neck attachment. We would be glad to cut the heel to your diagram or specifications and send it back to you, but it is important to remember that the chances of it fitting perfectly are somewhat low. The heel cut, although made accurately to your specs, may need to be re-cut upon installation with the appreciation of string tension. This is a normal phenomenon, so we cannot guarantee a perfect fit unless installed at the Gold Tone factory. Gold Tone has the specialized neck shaping tooling to do this quickly, accurately, and affordably.

5 Reasons Why Your Next Banjo Neck Bluegrass Graphite Neck Should Be Graphite! Pearl inlay 1. Improves the tone on any banjo. 22 medium frets Graphite composition is much Tuner holes 10mm more consistent than wood fibers Adjustable truss rod and actually promotes tone Headstock thickness ½” enhancement. 2-way adjustable truss rod 2. Graphite is resistent to temperature Satin finish can be polished and humidity changes. Incredible neck Neck thickness at 1st fret ¾” stability in any climate or weather. Scale: 26 ¼” 3. Fingerboard levelness is perfect, Weight: 1 ½ lbs. not a hint of twist! Provides lowest Nut Width: 1 ¼” action possible without fret buzz on any string. Old Tone Graphite Neck 4. Smooth glide finish provides effortless left hand motion as you The Old Tone graphite neck was designed by move up and down the neck. GN1 GN2 GN3 Wayne Rogers.It has the same features found Smooth slides and pull-offs on the Also available with on vintage style open back banjos (No valute, graphite fingerboard. a 12”-16” compound S-shaped fingerboard scoop, star-style inlay, radius fingerboard pointed heel, and a 1 ¼” nut measurement). 5. Graphite has strength! It allows The headstock is reminiscent of the vintage for a thinner neck profile without Coles. Also available with a 12” to 16” compound sacrificing any neck strength. radius fingerboard.

18 medium frets S-shaped scoop Old time heel cut GN1 Standard Bluegrass No Inlay Tuner holes 10mm GN1R Standard Bluegrass No Inlay Radius Adjustable truss rod GN2 Standard Bluegrass Dot Inlay Headstock thickness ½” GN2R Standard Bluegrass Dot Inlay Radius Satin finish can be polished Neck thickness at 1st fret ¾” GN3 Standard Bluegrass Hearts and Flowers Inlay GN3R Standard Bluegrass Hearts and Flowers Inlay Radius Scale: 26 ¼” GNOT Standard Old Tone Dot with Star Inlay Weight: 1 ½” lbs. 3 GNOTR Standard Old Tone Dot with Star Inlay Radius Nut width: 1 /16”

Please call Gold Tone for your installation estimate, which includes a perfect setup for your playing style. 60 Parts

Tuning Machines

B1232-C/N/G GT Master Planets (4) 10mm, Inc. 5th String B1220

B1232-S GT Master Planets (4) 10mm, Inc. 5th String B-1232 B1232 B1233-C/N/G GT Master, 5th String B1238 Thinshaft German Planets (4) B1220-C/G Planets (4) 10mm B1221 B1221-C/N/G Geared, 5th String B1238 B1222-N Straight, 5th String B1223-C/N Schaller D Tuner (Set of 2) B1223-G Schaller D Tuner (Set of 2)

B1224-C6L/R Guitar-Style Sealed, 6-in-line B1223 B1224-C3 Guitar-Style Sealed, 3L/3R B1225 B1225-C6L/R Guitar-Style CC-Type, 6-in-line B1225-C3 Guitar-Style CC-Type, 3L/3R B1226-C Mandolin, A-Style

B1227-N/G Mandolin, F-Style B1224 B1231 B1228-C BB-400, Bass Banjo B1229-BL Club Bass, Upright Bass B1230-N Uke Tuner, Gotoh-style (4) B1237 Uke Tuners, Grover (4) B1231-N/G Kluson-style, 3 per side

B1236-A-E Replacement Buttons B1227 B1226

Truss Rod Covers B1236 B1241-C/N/G Rounded (C/N/G Screws) B1242-C/N/G Gold Tone Triangle (C/N/G Screws) B1244-C/N/G Gold Tone Mandolin (C/N/G Screws) Coordinator Rod Sets B1203-C/N 11" Rim w/ Flange B1245-C/N/G Pearl/Abalone (C/N/G Screws) B1204-C 13" Rim B1246-C/N/G Triangle (C/N/G Screws) B1205-C 8" Rim B1247-C/N/G Gibson-style (C/N/G Screws) B1206-C 11" Openback B1207-C 12" Rim B1208-C 10" Rim B1220 2-Way Adjustable Truss Rod B1228 Dowel Stick w/ Metal Cap

B1241 B1242 B1244 B1245

Replacement Nuts B1504 Bone Nut, Square Neck B1504 B1511 B1510 Bone Nut, Guitar B1511 Bone Nut, Banjo B1246 B1247 B1512 Nut, Banjo 5th String B1510 B1512

goldtone.com 61 Parts- Tone Rings Bluegrass Flathead Bluegrass Arch Top Old Time Tone Rings Tone Rings Tone Rings (Cont) GTR Bronze Tone Ring Brass 40 Hole Arch Top Tone Ring Rolled Brass Tone Ring For more than a year we experimented We used 11” diameter Mastertone This versatile tone ring allows for a variety with bronze alloys. The pre-war archtop dimensions to make this tone ring from made by Gibson in of different tones ranging from crisp the early 1900s (the Holy Grail of tone ring. It has a raised inner bluegrass to punchy old time. It’s used the bluegrass tone) was actually profile for more piercing treble tones. in our Bob Carlin Signature Series, at least three different bronze alloy Made famous by the Stanley Brothers. Cello Banjo, and Cripple Creek models. formulas, depending upon the year of manufacture. We discovered these three alloys, had tone rings made with each formula, and chose the bronze B1173 alloy content with the most penetrating B1177 tone. After extensive testing we found the RB 12 tone ring shape to be superior. The top edge is rounded, Rolled Brass Rod Tone Ring compared to the typical sharp angle on Old Time Tone Rings This traditional rolled brass rod ring the common flathead ring. This edge sits on the inside lip of the rim. It provides adds more contact area for vibration White Ladye Tone Ring a loud, yet warm tone suitable for old transference and actually allows the Vintage replica for a rich old-time sound time. head to be tuned tighter if desired. The original tone ring and ours look for open back banjo. This three-part and sound amazing similar. ring includes a steel hoop, scalloped brass ring and spun brass sleeve. B1175 B1179

B1170 Alternative Tone Rings Electric Tone Ring JLS #12 Tone Ring This cast aluminum tone ring is This popular domestic ring is made in Tubaphone-Style Tone Ring designed for a top-tension style on a Texas. It is used on our OB-250+ models Vintage replica of a Vega tubaphone. solid body electric banjo. It provides and is a replica from pre-war banjos. Classic old-time tone with long sustain. an acoustic cavity for realistic banjo This three-part ring includes a tone.This assembly includes the top steel hoop, a square hollow tube and tension counterhoop and 14 lugs to be a spun brass sleeve. adjusted with an Allen wrench. B1174

Gold Tone Brass Tone Ring B1178 A Mastertone-style, 20-hole sandcast B1176 brass ring. Standard equipment on our OB-250. It provides a loud and penetrating B1179-C/N Flathead, GTR, Bronze Fits 11” HC Head tone. B1174-N Flathead, JLS #12, Bronze Fits 11” HC Head B1171-C/N/G Flathead, Brass Fits 11” MC/HC Head B1172-C Flathead, Steel Alloy Fits 11” MC/HC Head B1171 B1173-C/N Arch Top, Brass, 40-hole Fits 11” HC Head B1170-C/G Old Time, White Ladye Fits 11” MC/HC Head Gold Tone Steel Alloy Tone Ring B1178-C Old Time, Tubaphone-Style Fits 11” HC Head A Mastertone-style, 20-hole ring much B1177-08 Rolled Brass Fits 8” MC/LC Head lighter than our brass and bronze rings. B1177-11 Rolled Brass Fits 11” MC/LC Head Great for folk-style playing, this afford- able ring is used in GT-500 and MC-150 B1177-12 Rolled Brass Fits 12” MC/LC Head models. B1177-14 Rolled Brass Fits 14” MC/LC Head B1175-08 Rolled Brass Rod Fits 8” HC Head B1175-11 Rolled Brass Rod Fits 11” HC Head

B1172 B1176-C/G Electric Banjo, Inc. Tension Hoop & Screws Fits 8” HC Head Order online at goldtone.com. Gold Plating options available. 62 Parts- Rims & Resonators

Rims

B1132 OB-250 3-Ply B1132-02 OB-250 3-Ply, Unfinished (Kit) B1132-AT OB-250 3-Ply, Arch Top B1132 B1130 MC-150 Multi-ply B1130 B1130-02 MC-150 Multi-ply, Unfinished (Kit) B1131-02 Maple Turned Multi-ply, Unfinished B1133 Cripple Creek B1134 White Ladye B1134-02 White Ladye, Unfinished B1136 BG-250 Multi-ply B1132-02 B1138 CC-Mini, 8" B1143 B1139 Banjolele/BG-Mini, 8" B1142 Spun (EC-1) B1143 BC-350, 12" B1144 CEB, 14" B1145 OT-800, Tubaphone-Style B1134-02 B1144

Resonators

B1054 14" Curly Maple Finished B1054-02 14" Curly Unfinished B1057 B1054-02ABS 14" Curly Unfinished, White ABS Binding B1054 B1060 14" Mahogany B1051 13" Maple B1051-02 13" Maple Unfinished B1052 13" Mahogany B1057-G/S 13" Maple, Cripple Creek (Gloss/Satin) B1053 B1050 B1059 13", CC-50 B1056 10" Maple, Traveler B1048 10", Banjolele B1058 14", BB-400

B1059 B1060

Resonator Mounting Hardware B1070-C/N/G Hardware 14" Resonator B1076-N Hardware 14" Resonator (German) B1071-C Hardware 13" Resonator B1321-C Hardware for Banjolele Resonator B1075-C Hardware for BB-400 Resonator B1071 B1070 B1075

goldtone.com 63 Parts Heads The top-frosted head is ideal on a The GTS genuine skin head is bluegrass banjo. It has a bright and most commonly used on clawhammer crisp tone allowing for good note clarity. banjos. It’s mellow tone is subtle and incredibly warm. Its vintage appeal is unmatched by any substitute.

The bottom-frosted head is ideal The Fiberskyn® head is a more for plectrum and tenor banjo players consistent alternative to genuine skin that strum with a pick. The tonal for clawhammer banjo. Known for its characteristics are similar to that of a warm, full tones, resonance, and sustain. top frosted head but slightly warmer.

The clear-head is similar in tone to a The Renaissance® head is louder bottom frosted head only more open and brighter than a Fiberskyn® head sounding, with greater sustain and a and is the commonly preferred on more pronounced bass response. clawhammer banjos. It has a great plunky tone.

B1093-8 Mounted Skin 8” (GTS) B1096-11HC/LC Remo 11” Top Frosted B1099-11HC Remo 11” Fiberskyn B1093-156 Mounted Skin 10-15/16” (GTS) B1097-8 Remo 8” Bottom Frosted B1099-14 Remo 14” Fiberskyn B1093-11 Mounted Skin 11” (GTS) B1097-11HC/LC Remo 11” Bottom Frosted B1102 16” Unmounted GTS Skin B1093-12 Mounted Skin 12” (GTS) B1097-14 Remo 14" Bottom Frosted B1103-11HC/LC Remo 11” Renaissance B1096-8 Remo 8” Top Frosted B1098-11HC Remo 11” Clear B1103-14 Remo 14” Renaissance

Body Hardware B1190-C/N/G J-Hook w/ Nut (round) B1191-C/N/G Flat Hook w/ Nut B1193 B1193-C/N/G Shoe lug w/ Bolt B1190 B1197 B1194-C/N Hex Lug w/ Bolt B1195-C/N/G Tailpiece Bracket B1196-C/N/G Tailpiece Bracket Long Arm B1197-C/N/G J-Hook w/ Ball-End Nut B1188-C/N/G Flat Hook w/ Ball-End Nut B1191 B1188 B1195 B1196 Flanges Tension Hoops B1150-C Single Bar 11” B1156-N Notched hoop 12” B1151-C Single Bar 8” B1157-N Notched 14” B1152-C/N/G Notched hoop 11” B1158-N EC-1 10-15/16”

B1163 B1162

B1161-C Mini Flat Flange B1162-C/N/G One Piece Die Cast B1150 B1152 B1163-C Bracket Band w/ Shoes Lugs & Bolts

64 Parts Bridges B1302 4-String, 5/8" B1316 Blazer Graphite Bridge, 5/8" B1304-58 5-String, 5/8" B1317-BG58 Sampson Maple Bluegrass, 5/8" B1304-12 5-String, 1/2” B1317-BG1116 Sampson Maple Bluegrass, 11/16" B1304-CB 5-String, 5/8" CEB-5 Spacing B1317-OT58 Sampson Mahogany Old Time, 5/8" B1304-1116 5-String, 11/16" B1317-OT1116 Sampson Mahogany Old Time, 11/16" B1306 6-String, 5/8" B1317-CB58 Sampson Maple CEB-5, 5/8" B1307 Bass Banjo, 5/8" B1317-CB1116 Sampson Maple CEB-5, 11/16" B1308-12 Grover 4-String, 1/2" B1314 Banjola B1308-58 Grover 4-String, 5/8" B1315-C Mandolin (Chrome Screws) B1310-12 Grover 5-String, 1/2" B1315-G Mandolin (Gold Screws) B1310-58 Grover 5-String, 5/8" B1318 GM-6 Compensated B1312-58 Gary Sosebee, 5/8" B1318E GM-6+ Compensated with Pickup B1312-58CR Gary Sosebee, 5/8", Crow Spacing B1319 OM-800 B1312-1116 Gary Sosebee, 11/16” B1320 Mando Banjo Bridge, 5/8"

B1304 B1304-1116 B1306 B1307 B1308

B1310 B1312 B1316 B1317-BG B1317-OT

B1317-CB B1314 B1315-C B1318E B1320 Armrest B1330-C/N Engraved 2 Leg B1198-C/N/G Engraved 1 Leg B1199-C/N/G 1 Leg B1330 B1198 B1199 B1200-C/N/G Gold Tone Engraved B1201-C/N/G Vega-Style B1202-C/N “Hot Dog” Armrest, 12” B1209-C/N Vega-Style, Mini Armrest B1200 B1201 B1202 Tailpieces B1110-C/N Straightline 5-String B1118-C Banjo Bass Tailpiece B1110-G Straightline 5-String B1119-C/G Mandolin Tailpiece B1111-N Waverly-Style B1122-G Rigel-style Tailpiece B1112-C Clamshell B1123-N 4-string Tensiator Tailpiece (German) B1113-N Kershner-Style B1124-N 5-string Tensiator Tailpiece (German) B1114-C/N No Knot Tailpiece B1125-C Cast Tailpiece B1117-C/N 6-String Tailpiece B1126 Presto Tailpiece (Saga)

B1110 B1112 B1113 B1114 B1117 B1119 B1124 B1126

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These quality resonator guitar parts are the exact parts we use to Resonator Guitar build the Paul Beard Signature Series resophonic guitars.

B1501 B1504

B1506

B1502 New coverplate system! The new Gold Tone/Beard resonator coverplate design with a removable palm rest is a revolutionary concept for making final and accurate adjustments to any of our instruments with coverplates. Systems B1503 lacking our new coverplate require removal of the coverplate and the strings in order to adjust string action or spacing, break angle, or to replace the B1500 Cover Plate saddle. Our removable palm rest feature makes B1506 Cover plate w/ removable palm rest fine tuning and adjusting your resonator easier B1501 Tailpiece and more efficient. In addition, the palm rest may B1502 Bridges (set of 2) ebony capped be “height adjusted” by placing shims between the B1503 Screens (set of 2) plate and the palm rest providing a custom height for your right-hand technique. B1504 Bone Nut, Square Neck

Lap Steel The lap steel parts are direct replacements Pickguards for the Gold Tone lap steel guitars. These parts are also interchangeable with the B1520 Acoustic Guitar, Tortoise vintage Oahu Tonemaster .R B1531 F-Style Mandolin, B/W/B

B1530

B1520 B1521 B1531 This tortoise print pickguard This F-Style Mandolin pickguard B1530 Lap Steel Ashtray Cover fits most acoustic guitars and kit includes all the necessary B1531 Lap Steel Bridge includes a self-adhesive backing parts for easy installation. 66 Parts: Pickups Beard/Fishman Active & Passive Resonator Pickups Beard/Fishman Biscuit Pickup These resonator pickups, designed by Paul Beard and sold through Fishman, are transducer-style pickups that attach to the cone of a resonator guitar. There are two versions: Active and Passive. In the passive model, the transducer is wired directly to a Active Pickup ¼” output jack. The signal must then go through a preamp (such as our ABS-2) before being plugged The Beard Fishman biscuit pickup is into a powered amplifier. In the active model, a 9-volt the ideal transducer for biscuit-style battery powers a preamp circuit board that is integrated resophonic guitars. An outboard preamp into the output jack, allowing you to plug directly into is recommended in combination with your sound system of choice. It is essential that these this pickup to maximize its full tonal Passive Pickup pickups be installed professionally. capabilities.

Gold Tone WBM Magnetic Pickup Gold Tone Triad Pickup

The WBM was developed exclusively for The Triad pickup, formally licensed to Weissenborns by Gold Tone. Since the Dean Markley Company (Trilogy the string spacing is wider on a Pickup), was invented and patented Weissenborn than on a conventional by Wayne Rogers. It incorporates guitar, we’ve developed a magnetic magnetic, transducer, and microphone humbucker pickup with proper spacing, sensors with volume adjustments for which providesequal volume for each each, and a master volume control. string. The mahogany pickup encasement You can make infinite tone adjustments. looks as good as it sounds! Gold Tone installs this superior pickup at a fraction of the retail price.

Gold Tone Hot Dot Transducer Pickups LR Baggs Radius Mandolin Pickup The Gold Tone Hot Dots are a pair After extensive testing, we have chosen of stick-on transducer pickups that this superior pickup for installation efficiently amplify wood bodied in our mandolins (and on our GM-6). stringed instruments. The advantage Developed primarily for mandolin, of having two transducers instead of this transducer pickup works great on one is that they can be placed in two many wood bodied instruments. It different areas to broaden the tonal can be mounted to the outside surface of the instrument capture. The pickup system sounds with a removable adhesive, or we can permanently mount great on any instrument ranging from it inside. The output jack can be permanently installed as small mandolins to ukuleles to ban- an end pin or on a side mount jack holder. jolas.

Gold Tone ABS-2 Stompbox Preamp LR Baggs GigPro Preamp The ABS-2 acoustic preamp stompbox The Gigpro is a single-channel belt-clip is an external source that increases preamp that will work with most pickups. the output signal of your pickup before It is ideal to be used with the LR Baggs being plugged into an amplifier. It is Radius pickup and has everything necessary recommended with any passive-style to get the best possible sound from that pickup and includes volume, bass, pickup. The two-band EQ and variable mid, treble, and a phase control. It can low cut is amazingly flexible and intuitive be used as a normal floor pedal or be to use. Lightweight, compact, and belt- attached to oneself with a belt clip for clip ready: Ideal for wireless situations. portable use.

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Advanced Banjo/Resonator Guitar Microphone System The ABS system is essential equipment for the performing banjoist or resonator player. It features an infinitely adjustable cardioid dynamic microphone to the end of a small goose- neck cable for optimal sound capture. The ABS is shock mounted to prevent the intro- duction of extraneous vibrations. The ABS system includes a floorbox-type preamp, the ABS-2, which, when activated will increase gain (volume) to punch out lead breaks. The ABS pedal comes with a 9-volt battery.For those who prefer a more constant power source, an AC adapter is available (ABS-ADT). Connection to the sound system is accomplished with a standard ¼” male guitar cable. Two ¼” guitar cables are required for connection with pre-amp and amplifier. The ABS comes in a hard plastic carrying case with fitted foam inserts for the microphone and footswitch pedal. Frequently Asked ABS Questions Why a cardoid dynamic microphone? Of the microphones we have tested, we found that the cardoid cartridge provided superior accuracy and purity of tone, with less feedback, and as a bonus did not require phantom power. The dynamic mic of choice for on-stage use has always been the Shure SM-57. How does the ABS compare? The ABS system has a very similar frequency response, however, banjo and resonator players can run into problems with diminished volume when they play up the neck. To compensate, we increased the sensitivity at the high The ABS Includes: end to make sure that you get a brilliant response throughout the entire range of your instrument. What cables are needed? Two ¼” guitar cables are all you need. One running from the mic to the preamp, and the other from the preamp to the ampifier or PA. You may find that a 90 o ¼” angled jack may be more convient to loop through your instrument strap on both banjos and resonator guitars. How much of a boost does the ABS-2 floor box pedal allow for? If using a smaller watt amplifier (or if you want to match the gain of other inputs in your sound system) the pre-amp pedal will deliver 30% extra gain. Also, the preamp can be set to boost lead breaks by simply depressing the footswitch. ABS Banjo/Resonator ABS-2 Preamp with How long does it take to attach the mic to the instrument? Guitar Dynamic removable belt clip Using our secure design takes seconds to attach to the brackets. Only one Microphone thumb screw needs to be tightened. Can this mic be mounted on any style of banjo or resonator guitar? In almost every case, the answer is “yes.” The mounting bracket attaches to the J-hooks. The adjustable bracket will fit hook spacing from 1¼” to 2¾”. On resonator guitars it should fit all 6-string tailpieces. What if I accidently bump the mic while playing? The ABS has rubber pads on the mounting bracket and an isolated rubber-mounted mic cartridge acting as a shock mount to prevent extraneous noises. Can a wireless system be used with the ABS? Yes, our dynamic microphone can easily be used without modification. Should I expect to run into feedback issues? The ABS system has been tested in many live sound applications and passed successfully. The player should always remember to avoid pointing the mic directly into Hardshell Carrying Optional AC a monitor or speaker. Case Adaptor available

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The SMP, designed by Gold Tone, is our all-time bestselling accessory. Widely used by professionals, it has a thick and full tone and does not require a preamp. Because it is magnetic, it is extremely feedback resistant compared to transducer-style pickups. Once installed between the coordinator rod and the banjo head, you can slide it between neck and bridge positions for different tonal qualities (closer to the bridge will increase the treble response; closer to the neck will increase the bass response).

Tip: Because the typical sound of a magnetic pickup tends to be warm and full bodied, you may find that the pickup can be quite bass-y for a traditional banjo sound. We find that the pickup sounds incredibly more like an acoustic banjo if you turn the majority of the bass or low end down on your amplifier.

SMP+ Our newly designed SMP+ conveniently connects to both single and dual coordinator rod setups and easily slides toward the neck or the bridge to adjust tonality. The pickup bracket is designed to place the pickup any distance from the banjo head. The SMP+ does not require soldering and instead has quick connect cables.This is an advantage over the standard SMP because it avoids unnecessary modifications to the rim. This pickup is hassle free, will not change your banjo’s acoustic tone, and sounds great plugged in.

SMP + Pickup Includes: SMP humbucker pickup with mounting bracket 3 wire ties 1/4” Input jack with mouting bracket & hex key Instructions

What’s the difference? The SMP and the SMP+ are exactly the same pickup only with different mounting hardware and wiring requirements to better meet the player’s need.

SMP The SMP pickup has been installed in thousands of our banjo and banjitar models. Its humbucker design provides a realistic banjo tone, deep bass response, and does not require a preamp. The pickup itself attaches to a coordinator rod using a wooden mounting block, and the flush mount output jack attaches securely into the banjo rim.

The SMP comes stock in the GT-500, GT-750, GT-1200 banjitar models and includes a volume knob.

Flush Mount Output Jack

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Model Tuning 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Type Banjo, Banjola, Electrics GDGBD .010 .013 .016 .024w .010 loop/nickel Banjo, Long Neck EBEG#B .012 .014 .018 .026w .012 loop/nickel Banjo, Plectrum CGBD .010 .013 .016 .024w loop/nickel Banjo, Irish Tenor GDAE .016 .020w .030w .040w loop/nickel Banjo, Tenor CGDA .010 .012 .020w .028w loop/nickel Banjo, Mini CGCEG .010 .013 0.016 .024w .010 loop/nickel GDGBD .016 .020 .024w .034w .016 Banjo, Travel GDGBD .010 .013 .016 .024w .010 loop/nickel Dojo GDGBD .010 .013 .016 .024w .010 loop/nickel Banjo, 10-string GDGBD .010 .013 .018 .024w .010 loop/nickel .010 .013 .011 .013 .010 Banjo, Cello CEB-5 Lt AEAC#E .024w .030w .034w .044w .024w silver/nylon Banjo, Cello CEB-5 Med GDGBD .028w .034w .042w .048w .028w silver/nylon Banjo, Cello CEB-4 CGDA .040p .030w .042w .054w silver/nylon Banjo, OT-6 GGDGBD .011 .013 .016 .026w .036w .010 loop/nickel Tenor Guitar/MBT CGDA .008 .014 .024w .035w ball/phos Banjitar EADGBE .010 .013 .020w .032w .042w .052w loop/nickel Banjitar, ES EADGBE .009 .011 .016 .024w .032w .042w loop/nickel GT-1200 EADGBE .009 .013 .023w .028w .037w .044w loop/nickel .009 .013 .009 .011 .018 .027w GM-6 EADGBE .010 .013 .020w .032w .042w .052w loop/nickel GM-12+ EADGBE .009 .013 .023w .028w .037w .044w loop/nickel .009 .013 .023w .011 .018 .027w GME-6 EADGBE .010 .013 .020w .032w .042w .052w ball/nickel GME-5 CGDAE .011 .016 .026w .040w .052w ball/nickel GME-4 GDAE .011 .016 .026w .040w ball/nickel Mandolin GDAE .011 .016 .026w .040w loop/phos Octave Mandolin GDAE .012 .024w .035w .050w loop/phos Mandola CGDA .016 .024w .035w .050w loop/phos Bouzouki GDAD .012 .012 .020 .020 .035w .013 .045w .018 loop/phos Resonator, Round/Metal EADGBE .012 .016 .024w .035w .045w .052w ball/phos Resonator, Square GBDGBD .016 .018 .028w .035w .045w .056w ball/phos Resonator, 8-String EGBDEGBD .016 .018 .026w .032w .035w .045w .056w .059w ball/phos Weissenborn DADF#AD .014 .018 .026w .034w .044w .056w ball/phos Lap Steel 6 DADF#AD .014 .018 .026w .034w .044w .056w ball/nickel Lap Steel 8 DFACDFAC .012 .014 .016 .022 .032w .036w .040w .56w ball/nickel Dulciborn DADD .011 .011 .016 .024w ball/phos Baritone Guitar BEADF♯B .014 .018 .026w .044w .056w .068w ball/phos ABG-4 EADG .040w .056w .076w .096w ball/phos Bass Banjo/PBB EADG .046w .065w .080w .105w ball/nickel Banjolele GCEA .026 .032 .040 .027 nylgut Banjo Uke, Soprano GCEA .026 .032 .040 .027 nylgut Banjo Uke, Concert GCEA .026 .032 .040 .027 nylgut Banjo Uke, Tenor DGBE .026 .032 .040 .027 nylgut Banjo Uke, Baritone DGBE .026 .032 .040 .027 nylgut Ukulele GCEA .022 .028 .035 .024 nylgut

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Gold Tone is committed to offering high-quality strings to keep your instrument playing and sounding it’s absolute best. Available through your local dealer or direct from Gold Tone. Banjo Sets 5-String: Medium Gauge 5-String: Light Gauge Order # BSM Order # BSL .011, .013, .016, .024w, .011 .009, .011, .013, .022w, .009

**The 5-string banjo string sets feature a silver wound 4th string 6-String Sets Banjitar Strings Mando Guitar Strings Order # BTS Order # MGS .010, .013, .020w, .032w, .042w, .052w .010, .013, .020w, .032w, .042w, .052w

Cello Banjo Sets (Silver Wound Nylon)

CEB-5: Medium Gauge CEB-5: Light Gauge CEB-4 Strings Order # CES5M Order # CES5L Order # CES4 .028, .034, .042, .048, .028 .024, .030, .034, .044, .024 .022, .030, .042, .054 Tunes to Open G & Double C Tunes to Open A & Double D

We are proud to introduce Aquila strings to our string selection. Aquila strings have quickly gained popularity as the best strings for ukulele, and are now offered for banjo. Made in Italy. Ukulele Strings Classical Banjo Strings

28-U 42-U 6B-Light 5B-Medium Banjo Ukulele Set Banjo Ukulele Set 5-String Banjo Set 5-String Banjo Set Nylgut w/ wound All Nylgut Light Gauge Light Gauge 3rd string .024, .030, .037, .026 All Nylgut All Nylgut .024, .030, .030w, .026 .019, .023, .026, .037, .019 .022, .025, .029, .039, .022

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Leather cradle banjo straps This banjo cradle strap provides the best support, is the most convenient, and the safest to use on your banjo. It fully supports the pot without stressing the hooks like most other straps. The deluxe model (DLX) features double layered soft leather which is comfortable on the shoulder. The LS is made of top grain soft leather. This strap will not fit our Cripple Creek models.

DLX Deluxe Leather Cradle

Thread strap under second hook beneath neck Thread strap under second hook beneath tailpiece LS Leather Cradle Tie off together here

CS Cloth Strap for banjo Specially designed cloth with leather tabs that fit under bracket hooks. These are superior to straps wtih metal hooks as they will not scratch the banjo. Choose from black or brown. Ideal on our Cripple Creek models.

Slinger Cradle Strap Designed by Ric Scoles and made in USA, this revolutionary sling supports the banjo like a normal strap but removes easily for storage in a case. A special angle sewed into the strap actually pulls the banjo toward the body. The Slinger only works on resonator banjos. It is especially useful for multiple banjo changes on stage. We have two versions: Standard basic black (leather/cloth) & Deluxe padded black (all leather).

Slinger Dlx

Slinger Gives balanced, comfortable support to the back & shoulders without any straightjacket-style strapping Adjustable and fits any brand of resonator banjo No metal hardware to scratch your banjo Doesn’t stress the banjo or banjo hardware Comfortable, easy to use, very portable, and fits into your banjo case

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CCT Clip-on Tuner “OK, I know. There’s dozens of different tuners available for your selection. I use them myself, but I’ve never been completely satisfied. So my design includes specs below not found on any other clip-on.” –Wayne Rogers

What’s so different about the CCT tuner from other clip-on tuners? 1) 360 degree adjustment, which means you can put it on the headstock (front or back), on the banjo rim, on any acoustic instrument in any location and the display can be adjusted to a perfect upright viewing angle 2) Chromatic, guitar, banjo, violin/mandolin, and soprano ukelele settings. This is the only tuner with a banjo setting, which is especially important for beginning banjoists 3) Large display shows note and changes color when a string is in tune. Guitar, violin/mandolin, soprano ukelele and banjo settings display the string number being played 4) Only 440 hz, so there’s no chance of pushing a wrong button and tuning to a higher or lower pitch. In fact, the CCT only has one button. Plus, it stays on chosen setting when turned on and off 5) Automatic shut-off after two minutes of non use 6) Small and compact design 7) Easy to use with simple instructions written by Wayne. He explains things such as how string dampening affects tuning and why you might get the occasional inaccurate readings (like from a badly worn string)!

BGT Bluegrass Tuner The BGT tuner was designed specifically for banjos. The G and D note needle wavers commonly found on other tuners are eliminated with special circuitry. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, and chromatic settings. Includes external contact mic, stand, and LED indicators for places with low lighting. The BGT is the best handheld tuner for banjos as well as other bluegrass instruments.

Iucci Banjo Mute While visiting Jim Bowman’s vintage banjo collection, Wayne came upon a mute very similar to the Ultimate Banjo Mute, except better. In 1924, Mr. Iucci patented a tenor banjo mute that fits on the bridge under the strings. This mute slides on easily and has more weight resulting in decreased volume. Now you can enjoy the quiet tone of your banjo for unlimited practice. The Ultimate Banjo Mute This little beauty works like a charm! Won’t vibrate loose Adjustable for all bridge widths Fits 4-, 5- and 6-string banjos Doesn’t hinder right-hand playing Lacquered brass As easy to put on as it is to take off

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Real Calf Skin Banjo Heads (mounted and unmounted) Our GTS mounted skin banjo heads are pre-stretched and treated calfskin that can be installed much like you would a plastic head. The skin is premounted to an alumninum ring. It provides vintage tone and works equally well for bluegrass or old-time playing. It maintains superb tension compared to conventionally mounted heads. Available in 8”, 10 15/16”, 11” and 12”. Our unmounted calf skin is treated and bleached for a vintage appearance. The 16” size provides adequate tucking room for heads up to 12 inches. On request, we can include a mounting ring.

Collapsible Banjo Stand The CBS is specifically designed for resonator and openback banjos to provide sturdy support both side-to-side & front-to-back. This stand is different from the typical guitar stand in that it supports a heavy resonator banjo by the body/rim keeping stress off the resonator. No other stand accomplishes this, preserving the integrity of the thinner resonator wood and its hardware. Best of all, it collapses for easy transport from your home to the stage.

Banjo Capos Somewhere along the way, whether you play with other musicians or RRS you enjoy playing along to your favorite albums, you will eventually come across the need for a capo to make quick tuning changes. The SC Shubb is our choice for an easy-to-use capo that helps you stay in tune. It has an adjustable screw to compress the strings evenly for every banjo neck thickness. SH5* The short 5th string must also be capoed when changing keys and you can do this with a Shubb sliding capo. These capos come in two SH6* lengths, the shorter being the most popular. You can also have * Available in gold railroad spikes professionally installed by Gold Tone.

Vega-style Replica Nut Wrenches These accurate replicas of the vintage Vega-style wrenches turn freely and are well-balanced. They are the preferred tool for determining the correct tension of your adjustment nuts. Available in two common sizes, 9/32” and 6.3mm.

9/32” 6.3mm 74 Instructional DVDs Clawhammer Banjo with Bob Carlin (beginner). This DVD will help you get started playing the banjo in the frailing, aka clawhammer style. The great thing about clawhammer technique is that it sounds good when you’re playing with others and when you’re playing by yourself. It also functions well as an accompaniment to singing. This DVD will teach you how to ... • hold the banjo • find the right- and left-hand positions used for downpicking • care for your right-hand fingernails • scales and chords • left-hand techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides • right-hand techniques such as drop thumb You’ll also learn two tunes: “Old Joe Clark” in G-tuning and “Angeline the Baker” in double C-tuning. We use Gold Tone’s CC-OT old time banjo to give you some pointers on how to maintain your banjo, attach a strap and tighten and loosen the head for the best sound – all adjustments YOU can make! Whether a newbie to the banjo or a bluegrass player who wants to learn some new right-hand techniques, Included with this video will get you going in the right direction. CC-OT Banjo package Clawhammer Banjo Repertoire with Bob Carlin (intermediate). This DVD is aimed at helping you to expand your repertoire of tunes in the clawhammer banjo style and prepare you for that next jam session. The 15 tunes taught by banjo master Bob Carlin are some of the standard tunes in the fiddle/banjo old time string band style. Three tunings – G, double C and F – are utilized, for the corresponding fiddle keys of A, D, and G. These low-intermediate to advanced versions present the essence of each tune played up tempo twice through and then once at a slow pace. Tablature is included, plus play along Tabledit files. Chapters Include: 1- Introduction 9- Rock the Cradle Joe 2- Bill Cheatham 10- West Fork Gals 3- Breaking up Christmas 11- Jaybird 4- Old Joe Clark 12- Yellow Rose of Texas 5- Over the Waterfall 13- Barlow Knife 6- Needlescase 14- Ms. Mcleod’s Reel 7- Old Molly Hare 15- Leather Britches 8- Rochester Schottishe 16- Sandy River Belle

Banjo Primer with Geoff Hohwald (beginner). Beginning bluegrass banjo instruction. The first true beginner’s book revealing the secrets of 3-finger Earl Scruggs-type banjo picking. Clearly illustrated with more than 40 photographs, it includes basic rolls, exciting and easy to play song arrangements, and up the neck breaks. The companion audio CD includes “Boil Them Cabbage Down”, “Cripple Creek”, “John Hardy”, “Black Mountain Rag”, “Little Maggie”, and “Kicking Mule”. All songs are played at 2 to 3 speeds.

Fundamentals of Five-String Banjo with Ross Nickerson (beginner). Learn banjo technique right from the beginning! DVD and CDs combo provides everything you’ll need to start having fun on the banjo! Ross Nickerson gives you the goods in a personal and informative way: Banjo rolls and picking patterns, fretting hand techniques, reading tablature, tuning the banjo, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs, practice tips, memorizing and playing without music, understanding timing, how to use a metronome, learning the chords, tightening the head, changing the strings, songs to learn, and many other important fundamentals are covered

goldtone.com 75 Cases & Gig Bags Protect your investment with a hardshell case or gig bag This chart shows you exactly what case and/or gig bag fits each Gold Tone model. It also tells you which instruments come with hardshell cases or gigbags. The following pages give you an idea of many of the hardshell cases and gigbags we offer. We’ve included measurements so you can find one that fits your instrument perfectly!

Model # Case Bag Model # Case Bag Model # Case Bag ABG-4 HDAB N/A Chordaharp w/ case Incl. N/A OB-250 Nat w/ case Incl. HPB Banjola HDB-M HBB Dojo HDRD HBAG OB-250+ w/ case Incl. HPB Banjola DLX HDB-M HBB Dojo DLX HDRD HBAG OB-250+ TP w/ case Incl. HPB Banjolele HDBU HBJ Dulciborn w/ case Incl. N/A OB-250AT w/ case Incl. HPB Banjolele DLX HDMB HBJ EBM-4 HDE HBB OB-250Gold w/ case Incl. HPB BB-400+ w/ case Incl. N/A EBM-5 & EBM-5+ HDE HBB OB-250 KIT HD16 HPB BC-120 w/ bag HD15-M Incl. EBT-Electric HDE HBB OB-300 w/ case Incl. HPB BC-350 HD15-M HPB ES-Banjitar HDE HBB OB-500 w/ case Incl. HPB BC-350+ HD15-M HPB GM-6 HDMA HBM OM-800+ w/ case Incl. HBTR BG-10 w/ case Incl. HPB GM-6+ w/ case Incl. HBM OT-6 w/ case Incl. HBCE BG-150F HD16 HPB GM-50 HDMA HBM OT-10 w/ case Incl. HPBLNO BG-250 HD15 HPB GM-55A HDMA HBM OT-800 w/ case Incl. HPBO BG-250F HD16 HPB GM-70+ HDM/HDMS OT-800A w/ case Incl. HBTR BG-250FW HD16 HPB GM-A+ HDMA HBM OT-800LN w/ case Incl. HPBLNO BG-Mini HDBG LDBG GME-4 w/ bag HDMR-M Incl. PBB w/case Incl. N/A BT-2000 HD15-M HPB GME-6 w/ bag HDMA Incl. PBKG w/ bag HDSD Incl. BUB w/ case Incl./HDBU GM-110 HDMR N/A PBR HDRD HBAG BUC w/ case Incl./HDBU GRE HDRD-M HBAG PBR-CA HDRD HBAG BUS w/ case Incl./HDBU GRS HDRD HBAG PBR-D HDRD HBAG BUT w/ case Incl./HDBU GRSS HDSD HBAG PBS HDSD HBAG BZ-500 w/ case Incl. HPB GT-500 HD15 HPB PBS-8 HDSD HBAG CB-100 HD14 HPBO GT-750 HD15 HPB PBS-D HDSD HBAG CC-50 w/bag HD14 Incl. GT-1200 HD16-M HPB PBS-M HDSD HBAG CC-50RP w/ bag HD15 Incl. IT-250 HDIT14 HBIT PC Banjola HDB-M HBB CC-50TR w/ bag HDTR15-M Incl. IT-250R HDITR15 HBIT PG-18 HDSD HBAG CC-100(O) HD14 HPBO IT-250F HDITR16 HBIT Plucky w/ bag HDBU Incl. CC-100/P HD14 HPBO IT-800 w/ case HDIT HBIT PS-250 HD16 HPB CC-100R HD15 HPB LM Weiss HDW HBAG ResoUke w/ Case Incl. CC-100+ HD14 HPBO LS-6 Lap Guitar HDLS HBLS SM Weiss HDW HBAG CC-100R+ HD15 HPB LS-8 Lap HDLS HBLS Style 4 Weiss HDW HBAG CC-Banjitar HD15 HPB MANDOLA HDMAN N/A TB-250 HDTR15 HBTR CC-BG w/ bag HD15 Incl. MB-850+ N/A HPBMB TG-10 w/ bag HDRD HBAG CC-Irish Tenor HDITR15 HBIT MBT+ HDRD HBAG TG-18 HDRD HBAG CC-Mini N/A HCC MC-150R/P HD15 HPB Tranjo HBLS CC-OT w/ bag HD14 Incl. MC-Kit (OB) HD14 HPBO TS-250 HDTR16 HBTR CC-OTA w/ bag HDTR15M Incl. MC-Kit (Res) HD15 HPB TS-250AT HDTR16 HBTR CC-Plectrum HD15 HPB MM-150 HD14 HPBO UKE Incl. CC-Tenor HDTR15 HBTR MM-150 LN HDLN14 HPBLNO UKE DLX Incl. CC-Traveler HDTR15 HBTR OB-175 w/ case Incl. HPB WL-250 HD14 HPBO CEB-4 w/ case Incl. HBCE OB-250 w/ case Incl. HPB WL-250+ HD14 HPBO CEB-5 w/ case Incl. HBCE OB-250 LW w/ case Incl. HPB WL250LN HDLN14 HPBLNO

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Hardshell Cases Interior Upper Lower Instruments Model # Fits Length Depth Bout Bout Deluxe Arch 5 Res. HDAR 14" Resonator 40” 4.75” Open Back (11") HD14 11" Openback 39.5” 3.75” Resonator (13") HD15 13" Resonator 39.5” 4.75” Resonator (14") HD16 14" Resonator 39.5” 4.75” BC350, BT2000 (open) HD15-M 12" Openback 38.5” 3.75” Deluxe Standard Long Neck, Open (11") HDLN14 11" Openback 44” 3.75” Long Neck, Res (14") HDLN16 14" Resonator 44” 4.75” Deluxe Archtop Irish Tenor, Open (14") HDIT 11" Openback 32” 3.75”

Electric Irish Tenor, Res (15") HDITR15 13" Resonator 32” 4.75” Lap Steel

Banjo Irish Tenor, Res (15") HDITR16 14" Resonator 32” 4.75” Tenor (15") HDTR15 13" Resonator 35” 4.75” Tenor (16") HDTR16 14" Resonator 35” 4.75” Cello (CEB 4/5) HDCB 14" Openback 42.5” 3.75” Banjola HDB-M 13" Teardrop Shape 40.5” 4.75” BG-Mini HDBG 10" Resonator 30.5” 4.5” MB850/Banjolele Dlx HDMB 10" Resonator 27” 4.5” Weissenborn Banjo Uke/Banjolele/Plucky HDBU 8" Openback 26” 3.5” Banjolele Plucky Resonator Guitar Round HDRD Round Neck 41” 5” 11.5” 14” Resonator Guitar Square HDSD Square Neck 41” 5” 11.5” 14” Resonator Weissenborn HDW 38.5” 4.5” 11” 15” Guitar Lap Steel HDLS 6,8 String Models 35” 3” 6.75” 10”

Guitar Electric (EBT,EBM, ES) HDE 4,5,6 String Models 40.5” 3.5” 13.25” 13.25” Acoustic Bass (ABG) HDAB 49” 4.5” 12.5” 16.5” Paul Beard Bass (PBB) HDPBB 47.5” 5” 11.5” 14” A-Style Mandolin, A-Style HDMA A-Style 27.5” 3.5” 10.5” Mandolin Mandolin, Shaped HDM F-Style 27.5” 3.5” 10.5” F-Style & Electric Mandolin Mandolin, Square HDMS F-Style 27.5” 3.75” 10.5” Mandolin, Rigel-style HDMR Rigel 28.5” 3.5” 11”

Shaped Mandolin Mandolin Mandola HDMAN 11" Teardrop Shape 28.5” 3.5” 11.5”

Gig Bags Model # Inside Inside Depth Model # Inside Inside Depth Length Width Length Width HPB 39” 15” 6” HBLS 36” 13” 3” HPBO 38” 13” 5” HPBLNO 43” 13” 5” LDBR 38” 14” 4” HPBLNR 44” 15” 5” LDBO 38” 12” 4” HBM 27” 10” 4” HBB 37” 15” 3” HCC 28” 9” 3” Mandolin HBJ 24” 11” 5” HBTR 31” 14” 5” HBCE 39” 16” 5” HPBMB 26” 13.5” 6” Banjo HBAG 44” 16” 6” BG Mini 28” 12” 5” light-duty HBIT 31” 15” 5” Banjo Resonator Electric Guitar Lap Steel

goldtone.com 77 Apparel Gold Tone T-Shirts All of our Gold Tone T-shirts are made with 100% preshrunk cotton. Choose from two designs, “The Classic” or our new “In the Shade.” Available in sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $20.00

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Black Navy Sand Pink 50¢ of each pink shirt sale will be donated to breast cancer awareness, research, and education.

Gold Tone Beanie This beanie is black with gold embroidered lettering. It is 100% acrylic and is one size fits most. The perfect accessory for winter jams. Price: $16.00

Gold Tone Baseball Hats Gold Tone baseball hats are cotton Gold Tone Bumper Sticker and adjustable. The relaxed design The Gold Tone sticker has a gloss finish, is great for both men and woman. and will hold up great wherever you decide to stick it. Price: $22.00 Price: $2.00 Available Colors:

Gold Tone Collapsible Koozie Black/Gold Camo/Gold The Gold Tone camo koozie is tough and light. It folds down to fit in your pocket. Essential for keeping your drinks cold and your hands warm. Denim/Gold Khaki/Black Price: $3.00 78 Artists

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