Detail 01
25-1/2 inch scale
Same string length as a standard guitar, so chord shapes and stretches feel like what you already know.
Product detailSKU #1274228072137
Gold ToneGT-750 Natural
brightarticulatebluegrasscountryfolkrock
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A maple banjo on a full 25-1/2 inch guitar scale with a 21-fret neck. For players who want banjo tone with familiar left-hand spacing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists who want banjo sound without relearning fret spacing
- Recording sessions needing a bright, cutting acoustic layer
- Players who already own a guitar and want the crossover
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Traditional players wanting a short-scale five-string banjo neck
- Anyone who needs a light instrument for long standing sets
- Players on a first-instrument budget
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
11 inch clear Remo high crown head
Standard full-size head with a raised crown, which pushes the tone brighter and more cutting than a low crown.
Detail 03
Maple body and fingerboard
Maple is hard and dense. It sharpens attack and adds treble bite rather than warmth.
Detail 04
1 inch nut width
Narrow string spacing at the nut. Fast for chording, tighter than most players expect for fingerpicking.
Detail 05
21 medium frets
Medium wire is a middle ground, easy to bend on without the mushy feel of tall frets.
Detail 06
11.5 pounds
Heavy for an acoustic instrument. You will want a wide padded strap for anything over a short set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check head tension and bridge placement after shipping, both shift in transit
- 02Budget for a wide padded strap given the weight
- 03Banjo heads react to humidity and need periodic retensioning
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will my guitar chord shapes work on this?
The 25-1/2 inch scale matches a standard guitar, so fret spacing and stretches transfer directly. Tuning determines whether the shapes themselves carry over.
02How bright is it?
Bright. Maple construction and a high crown head both push toward treble bite, articulate attack and a glassy top end.
03Is the neck comfortable for small hands?
The 1 inch nut is narrow, which suits smaller hands for chording. Fingerpickers used to wider spacing may find it cramped.
04Can I play this sitting down easily?
At 11.5 pounds it is a heavy instrument. Seated play is fine, but a strap helps keep it stable on your leg.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Scale
- 25-1/2 inch
- Frets
- 21 Medium
- Nut Width
- 1
- Scale Length
- 25
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Gold
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 11.5
- Total Length
- 37-5/8 inch
1 detailsOther
- Head Size
- 11 inch Clear Remo; High Crown
