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Gold Tone

Gold Tone AC-1/L: 5-String Beginnner Banjo, Full Size with Gig-Bag, Bluegrass or Clawhammer (Left-Handed)

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Size: Left-Handed


Features

  • 5-string Open-back Banjo
  • with 11" Composite Rim
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Left-handed
  • Nato Neck

Description

Made for beginners; this banjo is affordable, lightweight, and durable. This is the perfect banjo for beginner and kids that are looking for their first banjo that with sounds great and last a lifetime. All Gold Tone instruments are individually set up in Titusville, Florida! This ensures optimal quality and excellent playability! The set-up of an instrument is the most important part of a great sounding instrument. Composite material that produces a loud and bright sound while maintaining a strong and durable construction that is also lightweight. The AC-1 features a classic headstock shape with guitar-style tuners that allow for precise tuning adjustments. The open back design allows for a lightweight and multi-purposeful playability. An added coordinator rod and truss rod through the neck allows for long-term stability and adjustability. That is a feature competitors don't offer at this price range. Gold Tone was founded by Wayne and Robyn Rogers, who still operate it to this day. Our extended family works hard every day to ensure that each instrument that leaves our facility meets the highest standards of utility and value. At Gold Tone, we care about YOU, the player. Anyone who has ever owned a Gold Tone instrument is truly part of our family.

Brand: Gold Tone


Size: Left-Handed


Color: Black


Top Material Type: Carbon Fiber


Back Material Type: Mahogany


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Hand Finish


Instrument: Banjo


Operation Mode: Acoustic


Number of Strings: 5


Brand Name: Gold Tone


Instrument: Banjo


Number of Packs: 1


Set Name: Left-Handed


Manufacturer: Gold Tone


UPC: 875116006105


Unit Count: 1 Count


Number of Items: 1


Included Components: Gig Bag


Model Name: AC-1/L


Model Number: AC-1/L


Manufacturer Part Number: AC-1/L


Warranty Description: 2-year warranty.


Instrument Size: Left-Handed


Top Material Type: Carbon Fiber


Back Material Type: Mahogany


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Body Material Type: Mahogany


Material Type: Composite


Color: Black


Finish Type: Hand Finish


Sound Profile: Warm, Low-Midrange Focused


Operation Mode: Acoustic


Number of Strings: 5


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Cheap, Light, Sturdy and sounds incredible!
Size: Right-Handed
I bought this to be a cheap travel Banjo. Something light that I could stash in an overhead bin and wouldn't be brokenhearted if it ended up being busted by turbulence or stolen during the trip. I totally wasn't expecting it to sound SO GREAT! This thing really twangs and cracks like a proper bluegrass Banjo, has perfect intonation all the way up the neck...and it weighs less than my cat! I highly recommend this for travel/camping/couch Banjo. Would be a great starter Banjo too. The only downside to the thing is that the "gig-bag" that comes with it is totally inadequate and has no padding, so get a proper bag or case and toss the one that came with it. I give this 5 stars for totally succeeding at what it was designed for...to be cheap, light and sound great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026 by Thomas R. Allison
    • Great quality!
Size: Right-Handed
An excellent instrument for a beginner. Great quality. Lovely sound.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026 by michael
    • Pleasantly surprised, good beginner banjo!
Size: Right-Handed
Bought this as a gift for my husband and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. It’s a good beginner banjo and it was nice that it came with a gig/travel bag. Good for the price and easy to figure out for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by Aiyana
    • Seems like solid entry level instrument!
Size: Right-Handed
Another customer was spot on…comes in a box the size of a coffin and the instrument was just flopping around to the point where it came out of the instrument box altogether! If Gold Tone does, indeed, do a miner setup on these Chinese instruments in Florida before they are shipped out, TAPE THE DAMN BOX CLOSED!! I was very surprised it was still in one piece! As for the banjo itself, the “factory setup” has the action nice but it has sharp fret ends that need to be addressed as well as other sharp points snagging on clothing, I’m a guitar player and have been setting up my own instruments for quite a while and sharp fret ends, etc. are to be expected on an instrument at this price point so I was expecting that and other customers should too! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by Padraig
    • Nice!
Size: Right-Handed
I am extremely happy with this banjo. Just received it in a totally smashed outer box. The inside box and banjo were fine. The tone, volume, set up and play ability are amazing. I added a Gold Tone armrest which looks great and is comfortable. Buy one, you'll love it. Michael
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026 by Marcia Cunningham
    • Sounds Amazing
Size: Right-Handed
If I could give this banjo 10 stars I would. Who would think that a composite banjo could sound so good I have one that’s twice the price and this sounds much better so good. I’m thinking about buying the 12 inch pot from gold tone. You’ll find me in the mountains playing.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026 by Super Duper D
    • Great for the Money! Great for the Money!
Size: Right-Handed
Review Image by ShadowRaven
This is a great banjo for the money. I have heard not so great things about imported cheap banjos, but this AC-1 was always talked highly of. Maybe because the company checks it out here in America and makes sure everything is good to go prior to shipping. It arrived ready to go, and includes a few tools and a letter explaining adjusting your banjo when needed. I liked it so much, I decided to upgrade to a few Deering banjos, but this Gold Tone is nice because composite plastic is not changed as mush as wood for traveling etc. It holds tune very well, unlike other cheap instruments. The only thing I can mention that might not be great, is the sound is slightly different than a wooden rim banjo. But it's just a little different, a beginner would not even know. There is not another in this price range better from what I can tell. If you can afford to pay double the price, the Deering Goodtime banjo is a steal for the money, and would be even better. When holding them both, you can tell this AC-1 is more cheaply built (rim/j hooks etc). But to get your feet wet, this one is excellent. Once you upgrade, this one can be used as a truck/camping banjo, and the wood one can stay home nice and dry. Also, this one looks great too. I included a pic of it sitting in my speakeasy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021 Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021 by ShadowRaven
    • Always take pictures Always take pictures
Size: Right-Handed
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Broke into upon delivery
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023 by courtney

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