| At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carlin and Wayne met to discuss the possibilities of a signature model 12" banjo. The basic features requested by Bob were a 12" pot, scooped fingerboard, specific neck dimensions and brass tone ring. These features where previously only found on a banjo retailing for $1200 or above. Bob personally made a trip to our Florida factory for the designing. For two days, Wayne and Bob discussed every possible spec and tested prototypes. Every detail was fine tuned. In order to complete the project, Gold Tone would invest in all new 12" tooling (a significant expense) to assure perfectly fitted parts. A year later we now present.... the Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature Model BC-350!
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Gold Tone BC-350 Bob Carlin Open Back Banjo Features:
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1 3/8" wide nut
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Ebony fingerboard & heelcap
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Fingerboard scoop
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Mother-of-pearl dots and star
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Planetary tuners & geared 5th peg
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26 1/2" scale length
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Adjustable truss rod
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12" maple rim
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Rolled brass tone ring
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Modified dowel stick construction
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"Hot Dog" arm rest
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Ball end bracket nuts
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No Knot tailpiece
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Renaissance head
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Available with optional resonator
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Lifetime Warranty |
Gold Tone banjos and Banjitars, and all of their other instruments, are hand-crafted with carefully selected woods, excellent finishes, quality hardware, and "tight" fitting parts. For the "World's Best Value" in a quality banjo (sound and playability), Gold Tone now has over 70 different models which includes other types of instruments for bluegrass, travelers, open-backs, long necks, tenors, plectrums, Banjitars (6 strings for guitarists), Banjo bass, and the Mando banjo. All Gold Tone instruments are set up in the United States ensuring accuracy of tone and playability. |
