Gold Tone CC-50RP Convertible 5-String Banjo Mahogany

Description

Entry-level banjos must be designed for easy learning. The Cripple Creek 50 with Resonator and Planetary tuners (CC-50RP) is just that. They´ve taken their popular CC-50 model and added a full-walled resonator and geared planetary tuners to suit the beginning bluegrass banjo player. Features include a hard maple neck and rim, a convertible mahogany resonator, planetary tuners, a geared 5th string tuner, and a single coordinator rod, Straightline tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard, and a brass tone ring. With a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, the CC-50RP is the perfect model for the entry-level bluegrass banjo player.

The CC-50RP includes a light-duty gig bag for easy transport.

Features

• Hard maple neck and rim
• Convertible mahogany resonator
• Planetary tuners
• Geared 5th string tuner
• Single coordinator rod
• Straightline tailpiece
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Brass tone ring
• Includes gig bag

Specs

Woods

• Neck: Maple
• Resonator: 13" Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap; 5/8"

Finishing Touches

• Wood Finish: Vintage Brown; Satin
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dot
• Neck Binding: Celluloid
• Body Binding: Celluloid

Parts & Hardware

• Nut: Composite
• Tuners: Planetary Tuners
• Tailpiece: Straightline Tailpiece
• Flang:e No Flange / Convertible to Openback
• Tone Ring: Rolled Brass Tone Ring
• Strings: GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010
• Rim: Multi-Ply Plating Chrome
• Tension Hoop: Steel
• Arm Rest: "Gold Tone" Engraved

Electronics

• Pickup: Optional SMP+

Dimensions

• Scale: 26-3/16"
• Weight: 6.5lb.
• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Total Length: 38-1/4"
• Head Size: 11" Remo Low Crown Frosted