The Gold Tone AC-12 is the latest addition to the ever-more complete lineup of clawhammer banjos. It has everything the new old-time banjo player could want: a generous 1 7/16″ string nut width (Gold Tone’s ZeroGlide nut comes standard), a separate rosewood fretboard on a nato mahogany neck with frailing scoop, an adjustable two-way truss rod with peghead-located adjuster, a durable and great-sounding 12-inch composite rim with coordinator rod for fine action adjustment, a good-looking and functional tailpiece for easy string-changes and proper down-pressure. Ultra-light at just 5 lbs., this featherweight can save your back while you trudge around the festival grounds. All this and a serviceable gig bag for just chickenfeed.

Specifications

Headstock

• Buttons: Black
• Nut Width: 1-7/16″ ZeroGlide Nut
• Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style

Neck

• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: 18
• Material: Nato
• Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Body

• Binding: Black ABS
• Brackets: 16
• Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap
• Coordinator Rods: Single 12″
• Finish: Black / Satin
• Hardware: Chrome Plated
• Head: 12″ Remo LC Renaissance
• Rim: 12″ Composite
• Tailpiece: Vintage Style Tailpiece
• Tension Hoop: 12″ Flat Bar

Dimensions

• Scale Length: 26-3/16″
• Weight: 5 lbs.

Other

• Bag: Included
• String Gauge: .010, .024w, .015, .012, .010
• Tuning: GDGBD