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Gold Tone BT-1000 6-String Banjo Guitar Gloss Natural

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Overview

The neck of a 6-string acoustic guitar with the body of a banjo for a truly hybrid experience.

The 6-string BT-1000 is an affordable 12" banjitar built for guitarists looking for a more American tone. The 12" rim provides an extended bass tonal range not found on a typical 11" rim.

Includes gig bag.

Features

  • 6-string guitar and banjo hybrid
  • 12" 3-ply maple rim
  • Rolled brass tone ring
  • 12" HC Renaissance head

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Specs

BT-1000 6-String Banjo Guitar Specifications:

  • Neck: Maple
  • Finish: Natural gloss
  • Fingerboard: Radiused select wood
  • Bridge: Maple with ebony cap
  • Tuners: Sealed guitar-style
  • Inlay: Dot
  • Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable
  • Tone Ring: 12" rolled brass
  • Rim: 12" 3-ply maple
  • Tension hoop: Flat bar
  • Binding: Black ABS
  • Brackets: 26
  • Buttons: B-Style
  • Hardware: Chrome-plated
  • Tailpiece: 6-string Terminator
  • Armrest: Gold Tone Engraved
  • Head: 12" LC Renaissance
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16" bone
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"
  • Weight: 6 lb.
  • Tuning: EADGBE
  • Strings: .052w, .042w, .032w, .020w, .016, .010
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