Built on the same pot assembly as the full-size AC-12, the Gold Tone AC-12A sports a shorter 23.5-inch scale length thats perfect for A tuning. This banjos combination of an open-back design, 12-inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a r
Built on the same pot assembly as the full-size AC-12, the Gold Tone AC-12A sports a shorter 23.5-inch scale length thats perfect for A tuning. This banjos combination of an open-back design, 12-inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a rich, mellow tone not often found on traditional bluegrass banjos. Moreover, the rosewood-topped-nato necks old-school frailing scoop allows players to pick much farther up the neck than usual without bumping into the frets or fingerboard. And while the AC-12A is an excellent choice for the player on a budget, it doesnt skimp out on functionality the vintage style clamshell tailpiece, covered guitar-style tuners, ZeroGlide nut, and coordinator rod design ensure exceptional performance and stability.
12-inch rim provides a warm, mellow response
Whether its your first banjo or your fifth, one of the first specs to consider is the banjo racks is the size of the instruments rim. While an 11-inch rim may be standard in the world of bluegrass, the AC-12As 12-inch rim provides a warmer, fuller response with quite a bit more bass than an 11-inch rim. Paired with the open-back design, the AC-12A is particularly adept at old-time frailing (clawhammer) styles or for solo vocal accompaniment.
Your new clawhammer companion
From its open back to its warm, woody tone, just about every element of the AC-12A is fine tuned for clawhammer banjo. The wide 12-inch rim is a perfect fit for any clawhammer or old time player for its deep, full projection. And while the composite rim may not be composed of traditional wood, it delivers the same laid-back and rounded-over response required in clawhammer and old-time banjo applications. Finally, and most importantly, the AC-12As rosewood-topped-nato neck sports a deep frailing scoop at the end of the fingerboard to give clawhammer players plenty of room to maneuver their fingers.
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