Description: Banjo in the Front, Mandola in the Back Gold Tone’s “folkternative” are designed to expand the timbral vocabulary of players by offering compelling, hybrid instruments to eliminate the barriers to achieving a certain sound that players of one instrument might find while pursuing another. In this case, the Banjola+ S is an acoustic-electric, 5-string banjo with the chamber and body profile of a mandola, as well as the classic fretboard scoop. Curly maple comprises the back, sides, and neck, blending bright articulation with a subtle warmth and plenty of sustain. Its solid spruce top produces a high velocity of sound with substantial headroom and harmonically uncomplicated resonances. Add the shimmering veneer of the rosewood fingerboard, and the Banjola+ S produces tight, punchy tones with fantastic note separation, blending the sonic body of a mandola with the sonorous precision you’d expect from a banjo. Folk instrumentalists at Sweetwater love the bridge-mounted Sweetwater is an Authorized Gold Tone Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Gold Tone Banjola+ S Acoustic-electric 5-string Woodbody Scoop Banjo - Natural 5-string Acoustic-electric Banjo-mandola with Fingerboard Scoop, Spruce Top, Curly Maple Back, Sides, and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 1 Bridge-mounted Transducer Pickup - Natural Banjo in the Front, Mandola in the Back Gold Tone’s “folkternative” are designed to expand the timbral vocabulary of players by offering compelling, hybrid instruments to eliminate the barriers to achieving a certain sound that players of one instrument might find while pursuing another. In this case, the Banjola+ S is an acoustic-electric, 5-string banjo with the chamber and body profile of a mandola, as well as the classic fretboard scoop. Curly maple comprises the back, sides, and neck, blending bright articulation with a subtle warmth and plenty of sustain. Its solid spruce top produces a high velocity of sound with substantial headroom and harmonically uncomplicated resonances. Add the shimmering veneer of the rosewood fingerboard, and the Banjola+ S produces tight, punchy tones with fantastic note separation, blending the sonic body of a mandola with the sonorous precision you’d expect from a banjo. Folk instrumentalists at Sweetwater love the bridge-mounted transducer pickup for its ability to faithfully capture the unique tonal profile of the Banjola+ S, and the patented Zero Glide nut ensures you’re playing buzz-free on all 22 frets.Zero Glide: patented precision makes playability smooth Gold Tone’s Zero Glide nut is a tiny piece of hardware that enhances instrument performance drastically. The patented design pairs a sustain-boosting bone nut with a hard nickel-silver “zero fret” for enhanced reliability and sound. Zero Glide nuts grace the headstocks of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, banjos, and even ukuleles. The benefits are clearly universal! Zero Glide’s precision-cut string slots further reduce string contact by a staggering 93% at the nut — meaning fewer tuning breaks and better resonance, especially when playing gets aggressive. Zero Glide also narrows sonic differences between fretted- and open-string notes while solving common intonation issues for innovative accuracy without compromising character.Gold Tone: a legacy of music The origins of Gold Tone go back to the folk music scene of the ’70s, when musicians Wayne and Robyn Rogers opened a small music shop. Fifteen years later, they founded Gold Tone Banjos in Titusville, Florida. Their first product, the TB-100 banjo, was designed by Wayne. As demand for this critically acclaimed instrument increased, the company expanded its offerings to include a selection of fretted instruments that combine modern innovation and timeless vintage design. The goal? To inspire all musicians, from beginners to professionals, to realize their musical dreams. Today, Sweetwater is pleased to offer you Gold Tone’s exciting range of 4-, 5-, and 6-string banjos, banjo ukuleles, metal- and wood-bodied resonator guitars, Weissenborn Hawaiian steel guitars, and mandolins.Gold Tone Banjola+ S Acoustic-electric 5-string Woodbody Banjo Features: Banjola body design expertly merges the sonorous body of a mandola with the voicing and play-style of a banjo for a unique timbre of folk-oriented sounds Fretboard scoop increases tonal and performance range without compromising the incomparable Banjola timbre Curly maple back, sides, and neck deliver clear, warm tones with excellent note separation Rosewood fingerboard imbues your sound with a distinctive, crystalline veneer that livens up every register Solid spruce top provides plenty of headroom with ample sustain and punchy, straightforward sounds 2-way adjustable truss rod and Zero Glide nut ensure stable intonation with reliably buzz-free tones Bridge-mounted transducer pickup faithfully captures the full spectrum of the Banjola’s distinct sonic profile GT Planetary tuning machines guarantee reliable tuning for unimpeded play across all 22 frets of the 26.5-inch scale SpecificationDetail Type Acoustic-electric Body Shape Banjola Color Natural Finish Gloss Top Material Spruce Body Material Maple Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay Dots with Shooting Star Number of Frets 22 Scale Length 26.5" Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.187" Tuners Planetary Hardware Chrome Electronics Bridge-Mounted Transducer Pickup Strings .012, .026w, .018, .016, .013 Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee. Fast, FREE Shipping! Nearly every order received by 3PM Eastern ships the SAME DAY! FREE shipping to lower 48 states. Our central location reaches most states in 1-4 business days 99.95% warehouse accuracy We are proud to provide some of the fastest turnaround times on eBay. We use FedEx or UPS for most items, and USPS for smaller items. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico should contact us for a shipping quote. 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Price: 849.99 USD
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
End Time: 2024-12-06T03:31:21.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Brand: Gold Tone
Color: Natural
MPN: Banjola+ S
Set Includes: 1
Model: Banjola+ S