GOLD TONE MC-150RP 5-STRING CONVERTIBLE RESONATOR BANJO

Description

The beautiful blonde Maple Classic is the ideal all-around banjo for the eclectic player. The flangeless MC-150RP is convertible to a powerful openback (like many of our banjos) just pop off the resonator and mounting brackets and you’re in business. It’s also the most economical banjo Gold Tone makes that has a full complement of professional-grade parts in its arsenal. These include a 3/4″ hard maple rim with a matching flathead tone ring, planetary-gear tuning machines, straight-line tailpiece and engraved armrest.

We inspect each an 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

Finish: Natural Gloss

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap

Tuners: GT Master Planets

Inlay: Snowflake

Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Tone Ring: Steel Alloy

Rim: Multi-Ply Maple

Tension Hoop: Notched Steel

Binding: Black ABS

Brackets: 24

Buttons: C-Style

Hardware: Chrome Plated

Tailpiece: 5-String Straightline

Resonator: 13″ Maple

Armrest: Gold Tone Engraved

Head: 11″ HC Frosted

Number of Frets: 22

Nut Width: 1-3/16″ Bone

Scale Length: 26-3/16”

Weight: 9 lbs.

Case or Gigbag Not Included

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