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Gold Tone

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Resembling the banjeaurines of old, this short scale (23.5”) version of the Gold Tone AC-12 banjo has 17 frets and is tuned to A (a whole step higher than a standard banjo). The short, scooped neck is built just like its longer sibling and on the same pot assembly as the AC-12. Ideal for travel, the AC-12A is small, lightweight and perfect for a long session of A or D tunes. A gig bag is also included.
Gold Tone AC-12 12" A-Scale 5-String Openback Banjo Matte Black
Gold Tone AC-12 12" A-Scale 5-String Openback Banjo Matte Black
Gold Tone AC-12 12" A-Scale 5-String Openback Banjo Matte Black

Specs

Headstock
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  • Buttons: Black 
  • Nut Width: 1-7/16" ZeroGlide Nut 
  • Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style 
Neck  
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood 
  • Frets: 17 
  • Material: Nato 
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable 
Body 
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  • 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 No-Knot 
  • Tension Hoop: 12" Flat Bar 
Dimensions  
  • Scale Length: 23-1/2" 
  • Weight: 5 lb. 
Other  
  • Case: Gig bag
  • String Gauge: .010, .024w, .014, .012, .010 
  • Tuning: AEAC#E

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    submitted2 years ago

    byRobert

    fromSeattle

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play clawhammer. The 12" pot makes all the difference in the tone, to my ear significantly better than any 11" pot I've played. I like the wider neck, and prefer a short A scale. I'm not aware of any other comparable mass produced instruments with an A-scale and 12" pot, though a lot of custom builders are building shorter scale 12" open backs. The setup was good out of the box. #sweepstakes

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