We were originally drawn to Gold Tone, founded in 1993 by Wayne and Robyn Rogers, because of the quality of their entry-level banjos and quickly discovered they make a lot of great instruments. It's important to us to offer a selection of beginner instruments that are playable and affordable - that's a tall order in the banjo world! Gold Tone fits the bill nicely with quality parts, professional design, tight fitting assembly, a nice factory set up, and great prices. We particularly love the BG250 and BG250F Bluegrass Specials and the Cripple Creek models. They don't stop at banjos! Check out what they've got to offer in Mandolins (check out the great GM70F, Resophonic Guitars, Banjolas, Banjitars, Ukes, Weissenborn replicas... it's a cool company and we are glad to offer them at Mass Street Music. Check out this Gold Tone Video for an in-depth look at the quality and craft that goes into each instrument.
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Great for clawhammer or frailing, the Gold Tone MM-150 Banjo is loaded with rich warmth. Gold Tone's original open back, it has a Whyte Ladye tone ring, a Maple neck, and a scooped Rosewood fretboard. It's thinner (1/2") Maple rim provides more space in the sound chamber, creating a broad and resonant tone. With a Vega-style armrest, chrome hardware, snowflake inlays, and a Curly Maple headstock finish, this banjo has just the right amount of aesthetic flare. It has planetary tuners, a brass tension hoop, and a 1 3/16" bone nut. This Gold Tone MM-150 Banjo is a great value.
$819.00 retail
$614.00
Ready for the stage, this Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar combines the twang of a banjo with the set up of a guitar. This has six strings and tuned in fourths, so if you want that banjo sound but don't want to learn an entirely new instrument, the GT-750 is perfect. Loaded with an SMP pickup it's ready to play live, and even has a volume control to adjust your sound on stage. It has a specially designed bell brass tone ring with a unique lip which increases sustain and overall volume. Curly Maple resonator, Maple rim, and a Maple neck. This Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar is great for the banjo or guitar player alike. Hard case available.
$1,079.00 retail
$809.00
This Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo is super cool. A short scale tenor (19 3/4"), it is tuned like a mandolin but an octave lower, making it easy for mandolin players to pick up and master. Great tone and volume thanks to a Whyte Ladyie tone ring, its thin Maple rim increases resonance and sustain. It has a Maple neck, a small Vega-style armrest, and a Brass tension hoop with shoe style lugs. This Gold Tone IT-250 Irish Tenor Banjo looks fantastic with Vintage Brown stain, Cloud inlays, and a pearl headstock inlay. Hard case available.
$899.00 retail
$674.00
This Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek Open Back Banjo is a great 5 string, particularly for those starting out on banjo. It's well built with a price that won't break the bank. You can even add a resonator to this on later. This has a Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard, with a 1 1/4" nutwidth. Set up nicely and ready to roll. This Gold Tone CC-50 Cripple Creek Open Back Banjo comes with a gig bag too.
$339.00 retail
$254.00
