Gold Tone AC-4 T Tenor Banjo Composite 4-String Openback with Gig Bag

Product Description

The Gold Tone AC-4 Tenor Banjo is an affordable, lightweight instrument designed to make learning the tenor banjo enjoyable and accessible. Whether you're taking your first steps into traditional jazz, folk, Celtic, or Dixieland music, the AC-4 delivers dependable performance, impressive tone, and exceptional playability in a travel-friendly package.

At the heart of the AC-4 is Gold Tone's innovative composite rim, producing a bright, punchy tone while keeping the instrument incredibly lightweight at under four pounds. The slim nato neck is easy to navigate for beginners and experienced players alike, while Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut improves tuning accuracy, sustain, and intonation for a more consistent playing experience.

Professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida workshop, the AC-4 features quality appointments including a Remo 11" Smooth head, two-way adjustable truss rod, maple bridge with ebony cap, and chrome-plated hardware. Tuned in standard CGDA, it can also be restrung for Irish tenor tuning (GDAE), making it a versatile choice for a wide range of musical styles.

Supplied with a gig bag and backed by Gold Tone's transferable three-year warranty, the AC-4 is an outstanding entry into the world of tenor banjos.

Key Features

• Lightweight tenor banjo weighing under 4 lbs (1.54 kg)
• Composite rim for bright tone and excellent durability
• Slim nato neck for comfortable playability
• Patented Zero Glide nut for improved intonation and sustain
• Remo 11" Smooth head
• Two-way adjustable truss rod
• Maple bridge with ebony cap
  
• Professionally set up by Gold Tone in Florida
• Includes gig bag
  

Specifications

• Model: AC-4
• Instrument Type: 4-String Tenor Banjo
• Neck: Nato
• Finish: Satin Black
• Fingerboard: Select Wood
• Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
• Nut: Bone with Zero Glide
• Nut Width: 1-3/16" (30.2 mm)
• Scale Length: 22.5" (571.5 mm)
• Number of Frets: 19
• Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
• Rim: Composite
• Tension Hoop: Flat Bar
• Head: Remo 11" LC Smooth
• Brackets: 16
• Tailpiece: Vintage Gold Tone
• Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style
• Hardware: Chrome Plated
• Binding: Black ABS
• Inlays: Dot
• Tuner Buttons: Black Plastic
• Weight: 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
• Standard Tuning: CGDA
• Factory Strings: .030w, .022w, .016, .009
• Optional Irish Tuning: GDAE (requires alternate string set sold separately eg: : .040w, .030w, .020w, .013)
  
• Gig Bag: Included