About this Banjo
The CC-50: a great entry-level banjo from Gold Tone! For an economy 5 string, the CC-50 is a great value. Our 12 point set up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone.
The Cripple Creek CC-50 is an entry-level banjo designed for easy learning, specifically designed to play effortlessly, sound great and be affordable. The openback CC-50 is ideal for “old time” or folk-style banjo playing. The hard maple neck and maple rim, guitar-style tuners, geared fifth-string tuning peg, single coordinator rod, straight-line tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard and rolled brass tone ring combine to make a lightweight, all-wood instrument that’s ideal for the student or for experienced picker in need of a second banjo. Completely set up at the Gold Tone factory in Florida, The CC-50’s price includes a gig bag for easy transport. Available as left-handed model.
Banjo Specifications
Neck: Maple
Finish: Vintage Brown Satin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
Tuners: Sealed Guitar-Style
Inlay: Dot
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Tone Ring: Rolled Brass
Rim: Multi-Ply Maple
Tension Hoop: Flat Bar
Binding: Black ABS
Brackets: 18
Buttons: B-Style
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Pickups: Optional
Tailpiece: 5-String Terminator
Armrest: Fits All GT Engraved
Head: 11″ LC Frosted
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1-3/16″ Bone
Scale Length: 26-3/16″
Weight: 5.5 lbs.
Tuning: GDGBD
Strings: .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010
Option 1: SMP+ P
Option 2: Fishman Rare Earth Pickup
Hard Case: HD14
Bag: Included
Left-Handed Available: Yes
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