About this banjo
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.
This long-time member of the Gold Tone banjo family defines versatility. The BG-250 boasts a full-weight bell-brass tone ring (the lowest-priced banjo in our lineup to offer this feature) AND Gold Tone’s unique CONVERTABILITY. The flangeless design lets you pop off the resonator (and the mounting brackets, too!) giving you a loud, clear openback banjo that’s perfect for clawhammer or “folk” style playing. Available as left-handed model.
Banjo Specifications
- Neck: Maple
- Finish: Vintage Brown
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
- Tuners: GT Master Planets
- Inlay: Snowflake
- Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
- Tone Ring: Bell Brass
- Rim: Multi-Ply Maple
- Tension Hoop: Notched Steel
- Binding: White ABS
- Brackets: 24
- Buttons: C-Style
- Hardware: Chrome Plated
- Pickups: Optional
- Tailpiece: 5-String Straightline
- Resonator: 14″ Mahogany
- Armrest: Gold Tone Engraved
- Head: 11″ HC Frosted
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 1-3/16″ Bone
- Scale Length: 26-3/16″
- Weight: 8 lbs.
- Tuning: GDGBD
- Strings: .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010
- Option 1: SMP+ P
- Option 2: Fishman Rare Earth Pickup
- *Hard Case: HD15 (Sold Separately)
- *Bag: HPB(Sold Separately)
- Left-Handed Available: Yes
- Warranty: Lifetime limited to the original owner. 5 years to the second owner.
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