Gold Tone AC-1 5-String Open Back Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone AC-1 is a lightweight 5-string open back banjo designed for players starting out, returning to banjo, or needing a practical second instrument. Its composite rim keeps the weight down while maintaining a clear, traditional open-back tone suited to old-time, folk, and clawhammer playing. Supplied as a complete outfit with a gig bag and starter accessories, the AC-1 is ready to play straight away.

Key Features

• 5-string open back banjo

• Composite rim for low weight and stability

• 11" LC Frosted head

• Okoumé neck with Blackwood fingerboard

• Dot fingerboard inlays

• Two-way adjustable truss rod

• ZeroGlide nut for consistent string spacing

• Maple bridge with ebony cap, compensated

• Geared tuners for reliable tuning

• Chrome-plated hardware

Why Choose the Gold Tone AC-1?

• Easy to handle: weighing around 1.7kg, it’s comfortable for long practice sessions.

• Straightforward and dependable: simple open-back design keeps maintenance easy.

• Well suited to learning: supports clawhammer and fingerstyle techniques without fighting the instrument.

• Good value outfit: includes a bag and accessories, making it a practical first banjo.

Specifications

• Model: AC-1

• Type: 5-String Open Back Banjo

• Rim: Composite

• Tension Hoop: Flat bar

• Head: 11" LC Frosted

• Neck: Okoumé

• Fingerboard: Blackwood

• Inlays: Dots

• Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable

• Scale Length: 665mm (26 3/16")

• Nut Width: 30.2mm (1 3/16")

• Nut: ZeroGlide

• Bridge: Maple with ebony cap, compensated

• Tailpiece: Adjustable

• Tuners: Geared

• Tuning: G-D-G-B-D

• Finish: Composite

• Hardware: Chrome

• Weight: Approx. 1.7kg

Supplied With

• Gig bag

• Accessory pack (fingerpicks, strap, wrench, ruler)