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Gold Tone AC-1 Fretless 5-String Openback Banjo Matte Black

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Overview

Durable and great-sounding banjo for beginning players.

The Gold Tone AC-1 sets the bar for an economical, well-made, great-sounding and durable beginner banjo. The superior-sounding composite rim paired with a slim, playable neck produces a banjo that weighs less than 4 lb. and is the perfect choice for beginners, travel use or for a child's first banjo. Handsome, with a matching black neck, rim, Zero Glide nut and tuner buttons, the AC-1 banjo is professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop.

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Specs

AC-1 Fretless 5-String Openback Banjo Specifications:

Headstock
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  • Buttons: Black 
  • Nut Width: 1-3/16"
  • Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style 
Neck
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  • Fingerboard: Rosewood 
  • Frets: 22 
  • Inlay: Dot 
  • Material: Nato 
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable 
Body  
  • Binding: Black ABS 
  • Brackets: 16 
  • Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap 
  • Coordinator Rods: Single 11" 
  • Finish: Black / Satin 
  • Hardware: Chrome Plated 
  • Head: 11" Remo LC Frosted 
  • Rim: 11" Composite 
  • Tailpiece: Vintage Style Tailpiece 
  • Tension Hoop: 11" Flat Bar 
Dimensions
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  • Scale Length: 26-3/16" 
  • Weight: 3.75 lb. 
Other  
  • Case: Gig bag 
  • String Guage: .020, .024, .029, .040, .019 (Aquila Nylgut) 
  • Tuning: GDGBD
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