GOLD TONE BG-250F 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO

Description

Open Box and in MINT Condition.

“The BG-250F is the first professional 5 string banjo in our line. It is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, we have added a maple neck to brighten the tone compared to the original mahogany necks and added a straightline tailpiece to provide extra downward pressure on the bridge creating even more volume. Features also include a bound rosewood fingerboard, a die cast one piece flange and 14” bound mahogany resonator, the new GT Master planetary tuners, a 3-ply Canadian maple rim, flat-top 20-hole bell brass tone ring, and a complete setup here at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida. For a no frills, straight ahead bluegrass banjo, the BG-250F cannot be beat for quality and tone.”

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking.

The exact appearance of new instruments vary. These photos may not be of the actual instrument you will be receiving. Actual photos available upon request.

SPECS:

Neck: Maple

Bridge: Maple Bridge w/Ebony Cap; 5/8″

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Resonator: 14” Mahogany

Rim: 3-Ply Canadian Maple

Wood Finish: Vintage Brown

Fingerboard Inlay: Snowflake

Body Binding: Celluloid

Neck Binding: Celluloid

Nut: Bone

Flange: One-piece Die Cast

Tailpiece: Straightline Tailpiece

Strings: GDGBD – .010, .024w, .016, .013, .010

Plating: Chrome

Tuners: GT Master Plantetary Tuners

Tone Ring: Bell Brass Tone Ring

Arm Rest: ”Gold Tone” Engraved

Tension Hoop: Brass; Notched

Scale: 26-3/16”

Weight: 13 lbs

Case or Gig Bag Not Included (Please contact us if  you would like to add a hardshell case for $99.99)

Important information if shipping outside of the USA:

Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl. If you purchase this item to be shipped outside of the USA, we’ll determine whether the regulations apply to your order, and will contact you with more information if necessary