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Gold Tone BG-150F with Free 5 Piece Beginner Package

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$979.00
  • No - Free Padded Gig Bag is OK
  • YES - Add the Official Gold Tone Hard Case $99
  • NO - Not a Lefty
  • YES - Left Handed - No Extra Charge
  • NO - Ultimate Mute
  • YES - Add Gold Tone Ultimate Mute 19.40

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Gold Tone BG-150F with Free Beginner Banjo Kit


Newly redesigned The Gold Tone BG-150F is an excellent banjo. It is lightweight, easy to play and has a wood back resonator for bluegrass.

UPGRADED BG-150F NOW AVAILABLE AT BANJOTEACHER.COM


The Gold Tone BG-150-F is a full size, bluegrass banjo and includes features typical of our pro model but is lighter in weight and easier to play and carry.

As of October 2021, the BG-150F received more improved modifications including lowering the flange so a normal banjo strap or cradle strap fits between the brackets which is unlike any other banjo in this price range. Gold Tone also shortened the height of the rim to be more consistent with professional banjos, slimmed down the neck and heel giving it a pro banjo feel but weighing about 5 LBS less. These new improvements make the BG-150F not only an affordable banjo to learn but also an excellent lighter weight alternative to the heavier flathead tone ring bluegrass banjos.

I spoke to Wayne Rogers the owner of Gold Tone today about the new modifications. He explained how great the new feel was and that he had been playing it for 20 minutes and couldn't get over how great it sounded. 

In the 1930's Gibson banjos had the RB250 which had the flat head tone ring and cost more, that design is the same design and specs of the Gold Tone OB-3

They also had the RB-100 which had the brass hoop ring like the BG-150F. The Vintage 1930's 100 series Gibson's are in high demand now because of their great tone without the heavy weight of the 5 LB flat head tone rings.

So the concept is the same now as it was in the 1930's. With the BG-150F you save money, still get great tone and the weight is lighter.

.....I found Ross's website and gave him a call to discuss my dream. Ross was so kind to learn what I wanted to do and helped me decide on the GoldTone BG150F. I immediately reviewed the information and took my first lesson with Ross on his video included with the banjo.After an hour of fun, I can't wait till my first bluegrass song I will play! Thanks Ross! I feel like I have made a new friend.

It is an excellent instrument for players looking for a lighter weight bluegrass banjo. This instrument is the next step above our CC models and uses a one piece flat flange and has a full size 14 inch resonator.


Banjos come set up and ready to play
Each banjo is played before it leaves the shop!
Along with the strict quality control that 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, setup and will arrive tuned and ready to play.

THE BG 150 F NOW COMES WITH THE ZERO GLIDE NUT SYSTEM INSTALLED FREE
zero glide nut details

List of FREE Items Included with this Banjo

  • Free 5 piece Banjo Student Package
  • Free - Beginning the Five String Banjo - 64 Page Spiral Bound Book
    with DVD and 2 CDs by Ross Nickerson
  • Free 3 YR Access to our Gold Members Lesson Site - more details below
  • Professional Banjo Set up
  • FREE Zero Glide Nut Installation ($75 value)
  • Free Banjo Case and Gig Bags with Banjo Purchase Add a Gold Tone Hard Shell Case $99 - Gold Tone Price $189
  • Free Banjo Case and Gig Bags with Banjo Purchase FREE Gold Tone Gig Bag in addition to the Hard Case
  • Free US Shipping
  • $30 Intl. AK, HI Shipping Credit
  • Price Matching or Questions 1-866-322-6567

FREE ITEMS don't add to our normal discount price which is the lowest price we are allowed to advertise by the Manufacturer.

FREE WITH THIS BANJO - BanjoTeacher.com Beginner Banjo Package Deal includes

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Beginners Package - Retail value $79.00

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Also Included with the BG-150F

Your Free Gold Membership with this banjo includes Digital Access to view or download these Ross Nickerson Books, DVDs and Online lessons and more.

  • Fundamentals of 5-String Banjo with Video and Audio,
  • 5 Ross Nickerson Online DVDs,
  • 25 Bluegrass Songs with Video Demonstrations at 3-speeds
  • 100 "Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks
  • Dueling Banjos note for note transcription, Eagles "Take it Easy" Tab Transcription, Ross Nickerson Stairway to Heaven Tab
  • Banjo Chords and Chord Forms Video Lesson
  • 48 archived Monthly Lesson Videos
  • Member Discounts on Instruction Books and DVDs
  • Many other Lessons videos and Tabs

Some of the Online Banjo DVDs, E-Books and Online Lessons you can access Free
Gold-Membership-Free-Items

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10AM to 10PM at 1-866-322-6567 or
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Zero Glide Nut Installed FREE
All Gold Tone Banjos from BanjoTeacher.com now come with the Zero Glide Nut installed FREE
The Zero Glide makes the banjo action easier to play, increases the sound clarity and is a significant improvement for any banjo. Installation by a professional is normally done at a cost of $75 or more. It's now installed FREE on all Gold Tone Banjos.
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Description

Gold Tone BG-150F Specs

Headstock

Buttons
A-Style
Tuners
GT Planetary

Neck

Body

Binding
Brackets
24
Bridge
Maple w/ Ebony Cap
Coordinator Rods
Head
11" Remo HC Coated Topside
Resonator
Tailpiece
Terminator
Tension Hoop
11" Notched
Tone Ring
11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar

Dimensions

Scale Length
Weight

Other

Case
HD-15 Optional
String Gauge
10 12 14 22 10
Tuning

Highlights


Planetary Tuners

One Piece Flange

Maple Construction

Hearts & Flowers Inlay
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GT BG-150F
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Thanks for your help with this purchase, also your teaching skills!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Hi Mr Nickerson,
Just wanted you to know that banjo arrived last week safely, just tuned it and it was ready to play. It feels very solid and well put-together, sounds really nice to me, and of course it’s beautiful! I’m also finding your beginner book very helpful--I’m working through the exercises-- the audio examples are clear, also your really useful spoken comments. I can tell that progress is slow, but it’s still progress and there’s a feeling of accomplishment every day.
Thanks for your help with this purchase, also your teaching skills!
Regards,
Geoffrey


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wonderful instrument

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Hi Ross, The Gold Tone BG-150F arrived today. What a beautiful instrument!. Thanks for giving me heads up on this wonderful instrument.
God bless,
Lon


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Gold Tone BG-150F

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Beautiful banjo with great tone and volume. Ross was great to work with as well. I'm glad I made my decision to buy from him.


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Left Handed Goldtone BG 150 F Reveiw

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Hi Ross. I recerved the GOLD TONE BG150 Its a piece of art and craftsmen ship all in one and it sounds great.
Thank you for all your help!


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It is beautiful

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Hi Mr. Ross, I got my banjo today. Don't know how you got it here so soon I was expecting
it 1st or 2nd week of March. Thanks so much! It is beautiful. I will be contacting you
in a few days I would Like the banjo encyclopedia book and some others but have not
made up my mind yet.


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Thanks again

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Hey Ross,
I got the banjo and its great!! Looking forward to getting started with the dvd.


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I was very impressed with your 'service after the sale', which

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

I did a fair amount of research before I decided to buy the Gold Tone BG-150F from you. 
I had narrowed my choices down to the BG-150 and the Morgan Monroe Cascade, both were
within my price range, but when I heard you playing the Gold Tone in the demo video on your
site, I was sold on the tone right away. I was also very impressed with your 'service after the
sale', which to me, is very important. (I'm going to need all the help I can get!) Anyhow,
thanks for the response, and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time at your site
over the next year or so.


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I couldn't be happier with the BG150.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Hi Ross, A couple of month’s back I purchased a Gold Tone BG150-F from you, and today
just ordered the Banjo Encyclopedia as well. I just wanted to let you know that the learning
process has been going great! I'm just finishing up with the "Fundamentals" book and figured
it was time to step up to the next level. I couldn't be happier with the BG150. The tone and
quality of the instrument are perfect for my needs, and I've never had more fun learning an
instrument in my life. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks? Your instruction books and
videos help make the learning experience smooth and satisfying. Thanks for everything.
See you around the WEB.


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Thank you very much

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

We received the BG 150F. It's gorgeous! It sounds beautiful. We're looking forward to
learning how to get more beautiful sounds out of it.


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Thank you very much

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Ross, Got my Gold Tone BG 150 F yesterday afternoon…how beautiful! Free time this weekend will be spent wisely! Thanks for everything! Jim


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