Detail 01
Composite rim and resonator
The banjo’s rim and resonator use molded composite material rather than a wood body.
Product detailSKU #1500000270235
Gold ToneAC-5 Left-Handed Composite Resonator 5-String Banjo With Gig Bag Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a molded composite rim and resonator, this left-handed AC-5 takes a non-wood approach to the five-string resonator banjo. The composite parts are described as strong, consistent, and durable, while the maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 medium frets, and geared tuners provide the playing layout. Its padded gig bag makes it a practical option for taking to campfire jams or traveling with an instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed players starting on five-string banjo who want an affordable resonator model.
- Traveling to campfire jams with the included padded gig bag.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want a traditional wood-body banjo design.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Left-handed orientation
The instrument is laid out for left-handed playing.
Detail 03
22 medium frets
There are 22 medium frets across the fingerboard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a left-handed five-string banjo.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a gig bag included?
Yes. A padded gig bag is included.
02What are the rim and resonator made from?
Both are molded composite material.
03Is it a five-string model?
Yes. It is a five-string banjo.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010
- Scale Length
- 26
1 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap; 5/8"Finishing Touches Wood Finish: Satin Finish Fingerboard Inlay: DotParts & Hardware Nut: Bone Tuners: Geared Tone Ring: Composite "Tone Rim" Strings: GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010 Rim: Composite Plating: Chrome Arm Rest: Vega-Style ArmrestElectronics Pickup: NoOther Features & Options Case Options: Padded gig bag includedDimensions Scale: 26-3/16 Weight: 5.6lb. Nut Width: 1-3/16" Frets: 22 Medium Total Length: 38-1/4" Head: Remo Coated Topside (Frosted) Banjo Head
20 detailsOther
- Total Length
- 38-1/4"
- Category Source
- detail
- Resonator
- Composite
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Tuners
- Geared
- Head
- Remo Coated Topside (Frosted) Banjo Head
- Scale
- 26-3/16
- Korena Special
- false
- Nut
- Bone
- Strings
- GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010
- Wood Finish
- Satin Finish
- Weight
- 5.6lb.
- Tier
- new
- Rim
- Composite
- Frets
- 22 Medium
- Plating
- Chrome
- Tone Ring
- Composite "Tone Rim"
- Neck
- Maple
- Source Id
- site51500000270235
- Nut Width
- 1-3/16"
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