Gold Tone AC-12A A-Scale Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo - 12"

Gold Tone AC-12A A-Scale Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo - 12"Built on the same pot assembly as the full size AC 12, the Gold Tone AC 12A sports a shorter 23. 5 inch scale length thats perfect for A tuning. This banjos combination of an open back design, 12 inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a rich, mellow tone not often found on traditional bluegrass banjos. Moreover, the rosewood topped nato necks old school frailing scoop allows players to pick much farther up the neck than usual

Built on the same pot assembly as the full-size AC-12, the Gold Tone AC-12A sports a shorter 23.5-inch scale length that’s perfect for “A” tuning. This banjo’s combination of an open-back design, 12-inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a rich, mellow tone not often found on traditional bluegrass banjos. Moreover, the rosewood-topped-nato neck’s old-school frailing scoop allows players to pick much farther up the neck than usual without bumping into the frets or fingerboard. And while the AC-12A is an excellent choice for the player on a budget, it doesn’t skimp out on functionality — the vintage style clamshell tailpiece, covered guitar-style tuners, ZeroGlide nut, and coordinator rod design ensure exceptional performance and stability.

12-inch rim provides a warm, mellow response

Whether it’s your first banjo or your fifth, one of the first specs to consider is the banjo racks is the size of the instrument’s rim. While an 11-inch rim may be standard in the world of bluegrass, the AC-12A’s 12-inch rim provides a warmer, fuller response with quite a bit more bass than an 11-inch rim. Paired with the open-back design, the AC-12A is particularly adept at old-time frailing (clawhammer) styles or for solo vocal accompaniment.

Your new clawhammer companion

From its open back to its warm, woody tone, just about every element of the AC-12A is fine tuned for clawhammer banjo. The wide 12-inch rim is a perfect fit for any clawhammer or old time player for its deep, full projection. And while the composite rim may not be composed of traditional wood, it delivers the same laid-back and rounded-over response required in clawhammer and old-time banjo applications. Finally, and most importantly, the AC-12A’s rosewood-topped-nato neck sports a deep frailing scoop at the end of the fingerboard to give clawhammer players plenty of room to maneuver their fingers.

Features

• Short 23.5-inch scale length is perfect for “A” tuning
• Open-back design is ideal for old-time and clawhammer styles
• 12-inch composite rim with Remo LC Renaissance head delivers a warm, mellow tone with enhanced low end
• Nato neck topped with a sleek rosewood fingerboard
• Frailing scoop offers easy picking further up the neck — perfect for clawhammer and old-time players
• Coordinator rods and vintage-style clamshell tailpiece combine vintage looks with modern functionality and performance
• Covered guitar-style tuners ensure excellent tuning stability

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic
• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 5
• Body Style: Open Back
• Color: Black
• Finish: Satin
• Top Material: 12" Remo LC Renaissance
• Body Material: Composite
• Neck Material: Nato
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 16
• Scale Length: 23.5"
• Nut Material: ZeroGlide
• Nut Width: 1.4375"
• Bridge Material: Maple
• Tuners: Covered
• Hardware: Chrome
• Strings: .010, .012, .015p, .024w, .010p
• Case Included: Gig Bag