Detail 01
25-1/2 inch scale, guitar tuning
Same scale and tuning as a standard guitar. Every chord shape and lick transfers directly.
Product detailSKU #1282919088487
Gold ToneGT-500 Banjo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six-string banjo tuned like a guitar, with maple construction and a 25-1/2 inch scale. For guitarists who want banjo tone without relearning an instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists adding banjo texture to songs without new fingerings
- Bluegrass and country parts played from guitar chord shapes
- Players who want banjo attack on existing guitar repertoire
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Traditional five-string bluegrass rolls and Scruggs-style playing
- Players wanting the light weight of a typical open-back banjo
- Anyone on a tight budget — this sits in premium territory
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
Maple fingerboard
Harder and denser than rosewood. Adds brightness and snap on top of the banjo's natural attack.
Detail 03
1 inch nut width
Narrow by guitar standards. Strings sit close together, which suits picking but crowds fingerstyle.
Detail 04
9 lb weight
Heavy for a banjo. The resonator and hardware add mass — a strap matters for long sets.
Detail 05
37-5/8 inch total length
Longer than most banjos. Check case fit before buying — a standard five-string case likely won't work.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavy at 9 lb — plan on a wide strap for standing play
- 02Confirm case dimensions against the 37-5/8 inch total length
- 03Banjo heads need periodic tension checks as humidity changes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to learn banjo to play this?
No. It's tuned like a guitar at a guitar scale, so your existing chords and scales work unchanged.
02Can I play bluegrass rolls on it?
Not traditional five-string rolls — there's no drone string. You get banjo tone played with guitar technique.
03How heavy is it?
About 9 lb, which is substantial for a banjo. A padded strap makes a real difference during longer sessions.
04Will it fit a standard banjo case?
Check first. At 37-5/8 inches overall it runs longer than typical five-string banjos, so many stock cases won't close.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Scale
- 25-1/2 inch
- Nut Width
- 1
- Scale Length
- 25
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 9
- Total Length
- 37-5/8 inch
