Detail 01
Four strings
Chord voicings are sparser and cleaner. Less low end, but each note stays distinct in a mix.
Product detailSKU #1274228072172
Gold ToneMastertone TG-18 Tenor Guitar With Vintage Design and Bag
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A four-string tenor guitar in vintage styling with mahogany neck and ebony board. For players coming from tenor banjo, mandolin or Irish traditional music.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor banjo players wanting a guitar-voiced instrument, same tuning
- Irish and Celtic playing in fifths tuning
- Fingerstyle players who want fewer, clearer voices
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitarists unwilling to relearn chord shapes
- Players needing low bass response for solo accompaniment
- Anyone wanting an electric or amplified instrument out of the box
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
Mahogany neck
Adds warmth and a mid focus that softens the naturally thin voicing of a short-scale four-string.
Detail 03
Ebony fingerboard
Hard and dense. Crisp attack, and it wears slowly under heavy fretting.
Detail 04
Tenor scale length
Shorter than a standard guitar, so string tension feels lighter and stretches are easier.
Detail 05
Natural finish over vintage design
Thin, unstained look. Shows wood grain and marks readily.
Detail 06
Includes a bag
Gig bag covers transport, not impact. Add a hard case for flying or touring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tuning is usually CGDA or GDAE, not standard guitar tuning
- 02Tenor-specific string sets are needed; guitar strings do not fit
- 03Bag is soft-sided, offering minimal protection against drops
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is it tuned?
Tenor guitars commonly use CGDA, matching tenor banjo, or GDAE like a mandolin or fiddle. Your chord shapes come from whichever you choose.
02Can I use guitar chords on it?
No. With four strings in fifths, the shapes are different. Mandolin or tenor banjo players will already know them.
03Does it plug in?
This is an acoustic instrument. Amplifying it means adding a pickup or using a microphone.
04What comes with it?
The guitar and a bag. Strings, tuner, strap and any case beyond the bag are separate.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Gold
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
