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Ross, Six months ago I purchased an Orange Blossom 250 banjo from you. I am extremely happy with this purchase and will recommend your site to my friends for years to come. Your recommendation for this banjo was perfect and I can not emphasize how happy I am with the banjo and the included instructional DVD's. Thank you for making my passion more enjoyable. Very Respectfully, David
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Banjo Package Deals These models are perfect for students just getting
started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built with a full
warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
Various banjo models available
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Cripple Creek 50RPThe CC-50RP model is tone designed for bluegrass learning and includes a full walled resonator and planetary tuners. The finest value in a low-priced banjo
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Cripple Creek CC100R This model is perfect for students just getting
started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built with a full
warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
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CrippleCreek 100RPlus Never before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100R. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creek.
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BG 150F This would also be an excellent instrument for players looking for a lighter weight bluegrass banjo.
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Open Back CC 50 BeginnerFor an economy 5 string, the CC-50 outshines the competition. Our 12 point set up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone
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Gold Tone Cripple Creek-100 Open Back Banjo Never before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100OB.
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Composite Body Bluegrass Banjo (AC-5)The AC-5 Resonator Banjo may stray a bit from the traditional wood body banjo design, but it packs a punch like no other and will stand up against any banjo in it's price range.
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CC OTA complete package designed to learn clawhammer style banjo. Includes Bob Carlin Instructional DVD, Capo spike, gig bag, strap, frailing scoop, and all Old Time style cosmetics
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Beginner
Banjo Package Deals These models are perfect for students just getting
started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built with a full
warranty and comes set up and ready to play..
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Gold Tone 
Orange Blossom 
OB-250+TP (Orange Blossom w/ Tony Pass Schaeffer Birch, Block Rim) Upgraded features include the Bronze JLS tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, Gary Sosebee aged maple Mill bridge, and a deluxe TKL arched case.
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Goldtone BG-250 Its convertible feature allows a great bluegrass tone, and by removing the resonator and brackets, you now have a genuine old time openback. This is a great feature for players wanting to play both styles.
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BG 250-F Bluegrass Special This is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original.
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Maple Classic MC-150REconomically priced, the MC-150 R has all quality parts which provide excellent tone. This model is convertible which means the resonator may be easily detached for open back playing style.
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Cripple Creek ModelsNever before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our Cripple Creek Models. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creek.
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Orange Blossom 500 Personally designed by owner Wayne Rogers it has all the features of our OB250+ in an exquisite banjo which will prove to be a collectors edition.
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Orange Blossom 300 This gold plated beauty has similar features as the OB500 without the metal engraving. A curly maple neck and matching curly maple/abalone binding combine for a most decorative 5 string.
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OB-275Feature include: Candanian 3-ply rim, ebony fingerboard, maple neck with 2-way truss rod, mahogany resonator and GTR tone ring.
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Gold Star Banjos! These are great banjos. Seven models to choose from 
Morgan Monroe Banjos
BanjolaWith a standard 5-string banjo neck and the body of a mandolin (or mandola), the Banjola is a beautiful instrument with exquisite tone and sustain that you won't find in a standard 5-string banjo.
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Pat Cloud BanjolaThis top professional banjola has many upgrades from our original highly successful Banjola.
DojoThe Dojo has great string action and a lively sustain. The mahogany body provides a crisp tone and is a welcome addition to the 5 string players arsenal.
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GoldTone Dojo DLXThe Deluxe model looks spectacular with its high flame curly maple body. Gold Tone developed a stereo pickup arrangement which truly enhances the tonein a live situation.
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The "ResNick" by Rayco Resophonics Specially designed banjo dobro made to Ross Nickerson's specifications
OT-1010 string (think 12 string guitar) open back for Old Time style. 
Cello Banjos CEB-4 & CEB-5The 5 string cello banjo, originally used in turn of the century banjo orchestras, has been redefined in this Gold Tone model.
Lojothese 6-stringers had an additional long bass string running next to the usual short thumb string
Electric BanjosThere are two styles of Electric banjo to choose from. These are by far the best electric banjos available in this price range. There are 5-string, 4-string and 6-string electric banjos.
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BanjoleleCombining quality uke craftsmanship with a banjo body.Soprano, Tenor, Concert and Baritone Ukes available
UkeleleA replica of the most famous uke ever made, the Deluxe features all solid mahogany wood and ebony
fingerboard. 
Gold Tone MandoBanjo - 850Compared to a normal mandolin, our mando banjo is louder and has quick response typical of a banjo body. 
White Ladye-WL250Our premier open back banjo has remarkable tone and exquisite cosmetics. A White Ladye tone ring combined with a thin maple rim provides ample volume and a wonderful plunky tone.
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White Ladye PlusGoldTone has introduced an exquisite version of the WL-250 featuring our custom tree of life inlay. Unlike other tree of life inlay designs, the position markers are easily seen by the flower patterns for up the neck playing.
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CB-100The CB-100 was created to meet the demands of the modern old-time player. It's lightweight minimalist design yields nothing but effortless playability.
Maple Mountain MM-150For a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone the MM-150 is our original open back and has been very well received. 
Cripple Creek 100 Plus Old Time BanjoNever before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100OB. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creeks.
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Bob Carlin BC-120This economically priced version of the BC line has many of the features of it's costlier relative
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Bob Carlin BC-350At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carlin and Goldtone met to discuss the possibilities of a signature model 12" banjo. A year later Goldtone introduced the Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature Model BC-350!
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OT 700A Old Time Banjo
Pro Model A-Scale 5-string banjo with Tubaphone-style tone ring, ebony fingerboard, vintage engraved inlays, and frailing scoop. The most requested tone ring for the "Old Time" sound.
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OT-800This Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound.
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CC 50 Travel BanjoThe CC 50 Traveler is great for an easy banjo to carry with you on a trip or for children to learn on..
Cripple Creek TravelerGreat sound and durability in an entry-level traveler banjo. Comes set up and ready to play
Traveler DeluxeGreat Banjo for Children - This banjo is ideal for children learning of any age and also adults on the go. Comes set up and ready to play
GoldTone BG-MiniPossibly the world's only child-sized fully functional bluegrass banjo and it is way cool.
Cripple Creek MiniThe CC-Mini has similar features as our famous Cripple Creek line in a mini version. This shorter scale banjo has a perfectly straight neck and low action to maintain consistent tuning. The openback design is light and portable.
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The PluckyThis model is perfect for students
just getting started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built
with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
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TranjoThe Tranjo is the most unique traveler ever made. The neck is completely detachable with one thumb screw and fits in a suitcase. It is completely full scale and has a great bluegrass tone for practicing.
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EBTTraditionally styled body for the "country look" with a similar tone as the popular EBM. Sitting down, this body shape fits comfortably on your leg.
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ES BanjitarA solid body 6 string,with a hollow sound chamber. Great on stage banjo toneThe ES Banjitar, like a normal banjo, has extremely fast response compared to a regular electric. Hammer-ons, pull-offs,and slides are accomplished with incredible ease.
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GOLDTONE "ULTIMATE" BANJO MUTE
A way of practicing quiet on the banjo! 
A-Frame Banjo Stand
These really do the job, better low center of gravity, work much better than your typical guitar stand, much more suited for banjo. .
Banjo Bridge for 5-string banjo This is the type of bridge for banjo I use and what I highly recommend. It made a significant improvement in tone on my banjo when I switched to these banjo bridges, very significant. 
Banjo Pickups and Preamps Banjo Pickups and Preamps for sale at BanjoTeacher.com 
Replcacement tuning pegs, tuning buttons, 5th string pegs and D-tuners
Many to choose from
Killer Tone with Steve HuberDetailed instruction and demonstration on proper banjo set up and maintenance..
Tightening a Banjo Head
Knowing the right wrench to buy can be tricky, don't hesitate to email or call us
BANJO ARMRESTS
Comfortable Beveled Wood
BANJO TAILPIECES
Here is a good assortment of banjo tailpieces I recommend as replacements or upgrades to your present tailpiece.
I've tried them all an they work great. Ross Nickerson
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Banjitar DeluxeThe GT-750 was designed for optimal volume and tone. A unique bell brass ring with a special lip was esigned and chosen for its best sound. This provides more acoustic volume and excellent sustain for a six string banjo
Banjitar GT-500Excellent acoustic volume and good sustain. This model is exactly like the GT-750 except uses a steel tone ring (instead of brass) and a plain maple resonator (instead of curl)
BT-2000 Lightweight ModelAcoustically the best sounding 6 string banjo. The 12” body accentuates the bass frequencies which are normally weak on any 6 string banjo. The rim provides maximum sound chamber reverberation. This vintage design and slim neck make the BT-2000 a great alternative instrument for acoustic jams.
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GT1200For a truly unique sounding guitar style instrument the Banjitar 12 is overwhelming in tone and volume.
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Cripple Creek Banjitar (Vintage Brown)An entry-level banjitar with lots of features and a small price.Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
TS-250 Tenor SpecialTExceptional tone and exquisite looks! All the same features as the Plectrum Special, with a different neck scale.This four-string is set up to play with "low-action" for easy chording and maximum speed
TS-250 Tenor SepcialSame great features as the TS-250, with added feature of an archtop tone ring which increases high frequencies sought after by many tenor players.
PS-250 Plectrum SpecialAll the same features as the Tenor Special, with a longer neck. Easily converted to an open back.The Plectrum is enjoying a resurgence of popularity here and over seas. Our PS-250 is of vintage design with penetrating tone.
IT-800Irish Tenor players have often revered the tubaphone style pot for great loud tone and lasting sustain. 
Cripple Creek TenorAn economically-priced tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level instrument. Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
Cripple Creek PlectrumMore "Bang for the buck" in this entry-level plectrum banjo. Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
IT-250 Irish TenorIrish Tenor banjos have always been a favorite in the Celtic arena. THis model which packs extra punch/volume and will "cut through" at crowded Celtic music sessions.
CC-IT Cripple Creek Irish TenorAn economically-priced tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level instrument. Is well built
with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
GoldStar Mahogany-GF-85 Pre-War sound and flathead design
GoldStar Mahogany-Flying Eagle GF-100FE The new Gold Star GF-100FE (Flying Eagle)is back and better than ever before.
GoldStar Mahogany Wreath GF-100W The new Gold Star GF-100W (Wreath)is back and better than ever before.
GoldStar Flamed Maple Sunburst GF-200 This instrument represents the culmination of years of development involving the re-issue of the legendary banjos of the late 1970's and 1980's.
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Recording King Banjos Recording King banjos are crafted entirely by hand, featuring the most genuine pre-war style replica parts available.
The Professional Banjo - RK80 Pre-War sound and flathead design
The Madison RK-R36 from Recording King and Banjoteacher.com
The Madison RK-R35 from Recording King and Banjoteacher.com
The Madison RK-R25 from Recording King and Banjoteacher.com
Songster RK-R20 Banjo from Recording King and Banjoteacher.com
RK- R75 - The Elite from Recording King and Banjoteacher.com
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Nick Kick Banjos by Bell Bird
"The Cracka"
"Ulysses Electric Banjo" 
See Ross Nickerson Demonstrate the ResNick Hear the different tones made by this unique and useful banjo/dobro design
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Instructional BooksNumerous instructional Books/CDs/DVDs by Ross Nickerson, Banjo player extraordinaire
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GOLDTONE LOJO / WITH LOW 6TH STRING
Prices are listed below what comes free with the banjo, instrument details and demo videos. Thanks, Ross Nickerson
Lojo OT 6 -
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It is a little-known fact that at the dawn of the banjo era, not all banjos had 5 strings (4 long strings and a short thumb string). One common variation was the 6-string banjo. Unlike banjo-guitars, these 6-stringers had an additional long bass string running next to the usual short thumb string. The first time we heard one, it was being played by Florida Banjo Champion, Chuck Levy and we were frankly astounded. By tuning the bass string down to G or an A, Chuck could match the fiddle tone-for-tone no matter where the tune led. No more thumping on a chord, waiting until the fiddle returned to the D string for Chuck. Next we watched as Chuck used the extra range of the 6-string to extend the melody into the lower octave creating whole new variations that we never knew were possible. Finally, Chuck showed us how the bass string could be used as low drone, adding amazing and unexpected punch to a tune. Well, we decided then and there to add a 6-Stringer to the Gold Tone catalog. Wayne and Chuck bounced ideas back and fourth for over a year to create the OT-6 LoJo. We started with a 14” diameter rim, 1/4” thick, with a Renaissance head to broadcast the bass strings while keeping the treble bright and lively. Then we decided on the neck angles and dimensions, string spacing and gauges to create a banjo with low action for effortless travel along the neck, and added an “S” scoop, to encourage a secure, confident strike to the strings. A banjo this cool had to have first class appointments, so we wrapped the fingerboard and the peg head in a textured ivoroid binding. To top it all off, we finished with inscribed mother of pearl inlays based on the best of the classical period. The result is the Gold Tone OT-6 LoJo, a banjo unlike any you have ever seen or heard, yet the instant you lay your hand on one, you know it is precisely what you have been looking for. Instruments come set up and ready to play Free US Shipping and Includes free hard shell case.
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The large corporate chains don't ship Goldtone banjos set up and ready to play. Their employees don't play banjo and know nothing about them. Purchase at Banjoteacher.com from an expert! Demo Videos by Ross Nickerson |
What's Included with your Banjo Purchase at BanjoTeacher.com BanjoTeacher.com prices are 25% off the retail price and include free US shipping, complete banjo set-up and other other free items listed on each banjo's individual page. Call Ross if you have questions or need advice. I personally answer all calls and if I am on the other line, I return calls promptly. Callers can also choose another DVD or substitute free items Call toll free: 1-866-322-6567 |
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come set up and ready to play Each banjo is played before it leaves the shop! Along with the strict quality control Goldtone is known for and the banjos being checked very carefully before being shipped, each banjo is given a 12 point inspection, full head tuning, adjusted, setup and will arrive tuned and ready to play. |
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 Jens Koch and Ross Nickerson Picking at IBMA. Jens is playing the Lojo. Jen's band G2 from Sweden won the Best Bluegrass Band in Europe Award. |
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 Most banjo’s include cases but if you need to add a case go to this page and add one to your order. Case prices are slashed down to our cost but are only available to customers when purchasing banjos, cases not sold separately. Case options link We ship to Canada, Germany, Philippines, Iraq, Italy, Japan, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand. We will ship just about anywhere! Thank you! .....When I opened the case, the banjo was perfectly in tune and had a straight neck. It sounds great and I'm very pleased with the product. I am even more pleased with your communication with regard to my purchase. P.S. Thanks for the book too. More Reviews Goldtone Banjos come set up, tuned and ready to play! In addition to your Goldtone Banjo arriving set up and ready to play, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo DVD that comes free with most banjo's has a segment that shows you clearly how to keep your banjo in tune. Fundamentals of Five String banjo also features a segment called Basic Banjo Set Up that explains how to keep the head tight, change strings and other maintenance tips. Visa, Mastercard, Discover American Express, Paypal Accepted  Details on ordering Gold Tone Banjos online from BanjoTeacher.com and FAQ BanjoTeacher.com prices includes free US shipping, or international shipping credit, complete banjo set-up with other free items listed on each banjo's individual page. For phone orders and more information on GoldTone Banjos at BanjoTeacher.com Call 1-866-322-6567 10 AM to 10 PM EST 7 days a week |
