Check the listing for details. Gold Tone AC-1 Acoustic Composite 5-string Open-back Banjo. Color: Black, Condition: New. Listed at 269.99 USD. A Beginner-level Banjo with Premium Appointments Whether you’re a banjo beginner, crossover guitarist, or simply looking for a new 5-string sound to experiment with, Gold Tone’s AC-1 acoustic composite 5-string open-back banjo is one of Sweetwater’s top choices for players looking to dive into the world of the open-back banjo. This banjo’s 11-inch composite rim and Remo LC Frosted head produce a warm, woody thump that serves as an excellent entryway into the world of clawhammer and old-time styles, with enough versatility to tackle pick duty. Prefer a slim neck? The AC-1’s comfortably tone-down nato neck is a fitting platform for young students and accomplished banjoists hunting for fast-playing performance. Lastly, you get a top-end hardware configuration, including a slick Zero Glide nut, adjustable coordinator rod, and covered guitar-style tuners.Hybrid Zero Glide nut system While the Zero Glide nut system might look like a traditional zero fret at first glance, Sweetwater is an Authorized Gold Tone Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty Gold Tone AC-1 Acoustic Composite 5-string Open-back Banjo 5-string Open-back Banjo with 11" Composite Rim, Nato Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard A Beginner-level Banjo with Premium Appointments Whether you’re a banjo beginner, crossover guitarist, or simply looking for a new 5-string sound to experiment with, Gold Tone’s AC-1 acoustic composite 5-string open-back banjo is one of Sweetwater’s top choices for players looking to dive into the world of the open-back banjo. This banjo’s 11-inch composite rim and Remo LC Frosted head produce a warm, woody thump that serves as an excellent entryway into the world of clawhammer and old-time styles, with enough versatility to tackle pick duty. Prefer a slim neck? The AC-1’s comfortably tone-down nato neck is a fitting platform for young students and accomplished banjoists hunting for fast-playing performance. Lastly, you get a top-end hardware configuration, including a slick Zero Glide nut, adjustable coordinator rod, and covered guitar-style tuners.Hybrid Zero Glide nut system While the Zero Glide nut system might look like a traditional zero fret at first glance, this revolutionary system combines the strengths of both a standard nut and a zero fret into one cutting-edge piece of hardware! The Zero Glide system, like a typical zero fret, replaces the takeoff point of your open string with a fret. Why? Apart from requiring far less precision cutting and setup work than a regular nut, Zero Glide reduces string contact in the nut by 93% for minimum binding and maximum tuning stability. Moreover, as the Zero Glide’s zero fret is directly embedded into the nut instead of the fingerboard, it requires no modification to swap it out with a regular nut. Highly durable 11-inch composite rim The core of the AC-1’s warmth comes directly from its 11-inch composite rim, giving you a mellowed-out tone that particularly suits clawhammer and old-time playing styles. Mated with that rim is a top-quality 11-inch Remo LC Frosted head, complete with 16 brackets and an adjustable coordinator rod to perfectly dial in your preferred setup. Best of all, while the AC-1 certainly boasts plenty of adjustability, the composite rim’s natural resistance to fluctuations in temperature and humidity means you’ll need to adjust it far less often than a traditional wooden rim — a must-have quality for banjo players seeking a rock-solid travel instrument.Slim nato neck for playing comfort Whether you’re seeking a slim neck for your student or you simply prefer a fast-feeling profile, the AC-1’s sleek nato neck is sure to please. Next, it’s topped with a beautiful slab of traditional rosewood for a smooth, elegant feel that’s easy on your fingers. Finally, the headstock is home to a set of guitar-style covered tuners — preferable to traditional planetary tuners for players making their way over from the 6-string.Gold Tone AC-1 Acoustic Composite 5-string Open-back Banjo Features: An excellent choice for first-time banjo players or experienced musicians looking to dive into the world of open-back banjos Heavy-duty composite rim is extremely stable and delivers a warm, rounded-over tone Top-quality Remo LC frosted 11-inch head Slim nato neck with a sleek rosewood fingerboard Zero Glide nut improves playability and intonation, especially on the first few frets Coordinator rod to easily adjust your setup Reliable covered guitar-style tuners Standard 26-3/16-inch scale length delivers full-sized tone in a lightweight package SpecificationDetail Type Acoustic String Type Steel Number of Strings 5 Body Style Open Back Color Black Finish Satin Top Material 11" Remo LC Frosted Body Material Composite Neck Material Nato Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 22 Scale Length 26.19" Nut Material ZeroGlide Nut Width 1.19" Bridge Material Maple Tuners Covered Hardware Chrome Strings .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011 Case Included Gig Bag RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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