Detail 01
Convertible resonator
The banjo is described as convertible to openback, with no flange listed.
Product detailSKU #1361988162902
Gold ToneCC-50RP Convertible 5-String Banjo Mahogany
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An entry-level bluegrass banjo with a convertible resonator, planetary tuners, and a factory setup from Gold Tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning bluegrass banjo players
- Players who want a resonator banjo that converts to openback use
- Players seeking planetary tuners and a geared 5th-string tuner
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a pickup included
- Players seeking a model without a light-duty gig bag
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
Planetary tuners
Planetary tuners and a geared 5th-string tuner are included.
Detail 03
Factory setup
Gold Tone states the CC-50RP receives a complete setup at its Florida factory.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The SMP+ pickup is optional, not included.
- 02The included gig bag is described as light-duty.
- 03The supplied data describes the resonator as mahogany but separately lists it as 13 in maple; confirm the current construction before purchase.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a 5-string banjo?
Yes. The supplied title and description identify it as a 5-string banjo.
02Does it include a case or bag?
It includes a light-duty gig bag.
03Can it be used as an openback banjo?
Yes. The specification states it is convertible to openback and has no flange.
04Does it come with a pickup?
No pickup is listed as included; the SMP+ pickup is optional.
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: Vintage Brown; Satin Fingerboard Inlay: Dot Neck Binding: Celluloid Body Binding: Celluloid Parts & Hardware Nut: Composite Tuners: Planetary Tuners Tailpiece: Straightline Tailpiece Flang:e No Flange / Convertible to Openback Tone Ring: Rolled Brass Tone Ring Strings: GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010 Rim: Multi-Ply Plating Chrome Tension Hoop: Steel Arm Rest: "Gold Tone" Engraved Electronics Pickup: Optional SMP+ Dimensions Scale: 26-3/16" Weight: 6.5lb. Nut Width: 1-3/16" Frets: 22 Medium Total Length: 38-1/4" Head Size: 11" Remo Low Crown Frosted
28 detailsOther
- Neck Binding
- Celluloid
- Arm Rest
- "Gold Tone" Engraved
- Wood Finish
- Vintage Brown; Satin
- Tier
- new
- Tone Ring
- Rolled Brass Tone Ring
- Neck
- Maple
- Nut Width
- 1-3/16"
- Total Length
- 38-1/4"
- Head Size
- 11" Remo Low Crown Frosted
- Category Source
- detail
- Resonator
- 13" Maple
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Tuners
- Planetary Tuners
- Tailpiece
- Straightline Tailpiece
- Pickup
- Optional SMP+
- Scale
- 26-3/16"
- Korena Special
- false
- Nut
- Composite
- Tension Hoop
- Steel
- Strings
- GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Dot
- Body Binding
- Celluloid
- Weight
- 6.5lb.
- Rim
- Multi-Ply Plating Chrome
- Frets
- 22 Medium
- Flang
- e No Flange / Convertible to Openback
- Source Id
- site51361988162902
- Bridge
- Maple with Ebony Cap; 5/8"
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