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Gold Tone IT-250 4-String Irish Tenor Open-Back Banjo Natural

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Overview

A shorter scale and unique tone.

The 17-fret IT-250's short-scale neck uses heavier strings and is tuned to GDAE, an octave below the mandolin. This setup is in wide use by many traditional Irish musicians because it provides the plunky tone that works so well with the bodhran, pipes and fiddles found in Celtic music ensembles.

The IT-250 4-string Irish Tenor open-back banjo'a Whyte Laydie tone ring adds carrying power to the tone, allowing the player to use a lighter touch for greater precision with the pick. Clear maple is used for the half-inch thick rim and for the neck. High-quality hardware ensures years of durability and ease of adjustment and maintenance. Any mandolinist will find it easy to switch off to the IT-250 and add an extra dimension of authenticity to their music. Includes case.

Features

  • Folkternative Design
  • White Ladye Tone Ring
  • GT Master Planetary Tuners
  • 1/2" Maple Rim

Add an extra dimension of authenticity to your music.

Specs

IT-250 4-String Irish Tenor Open-Back Banjo Specifications:

  • Finish: Vintage Brown
  • Fingerboard: Select Wood
  • Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
  • Tuners: GT Master Planets
  • Inlay: Cloud
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
  • Tone Ring: White Ladye
  • Rim: 1/2" Maple
  • Tension Hoop: Notched Steel
  • Binding: White ABS
  • Brackets: 24
  • Buttons: C-Style
  • Hardware: Chrome Plated
  • Pickups: Optional
  • Tailpiece: GT-Cast
  • Armrest: Reproduction of early
  • Head: 11" HC Renaissance
  • Number of Frets: 17
  • Nut Width: 1-1/8" Bone
  • Scale Length: 19-3/4"
  • Weight: 7 lbs.
  • Tuning: GDAE
  • Strings: .013 .020w .030w .040w
  • Hard Case: Included
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