Gold Tone CB-100 Clawhammer Banjo

Gold Tone CB-100: Clawhammer Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone CB-100 is purpose-built for clawhammer and old-time players who demand traditional tone, effortless playability, and modern reliability. Expertly crafted with a maple vintage-style neck, rosewood fingerboard with scoop, and an 11" 3-ply maple rim, this banjo delivers warm, balanced resonance ideal for solo or ensemble performances. The vintage brown high-gloss finish and black ABS binding complete its timeless, stage-ready appearance.

At the heart of the CB-100’s sound is a rolled brass flat bar tone ring paired with an 11" Remo Renaissance head, producing the perfect mix of clarity, depth, and old-time warmth. Unique to this model is Gold Tone’s innovative dowel stick design with a hidden coordinator rod — preserving the classic look of antique banjos while allowing quick, precise action adjustments. Combined with planetary tuners, a Trillium bridge, and a No Knot tailpiece, it offers stable tuning and a crisp, percussive response that only improves with time.

Perfect for intermediate to professional clawhammer players, the CB-100 stands out as a reliable, beautifully voiced open-back banjo that’s festival-ready right out of the box. Whether performing on stage, recording in the studio, or practicing traditional techniques, it provides the feel and tone old-time musicians love — enhanced by modern setup precision.

FREE GIFTS: Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag 
Your instrument arrives protected, tuned, and ready for immediate performance, exactly as Gold Tone intends.

Key Features

• Handcrafted from premium maple with rosewood scooped fingerboard

• Finished in Vintage Brown High Gloss with black ABS binding

• Fitted with GT planetary tuners and Trillium bridge

• Equipped with rolled brass flat bar tone ring and 11" Renaissance head for warm, expressive tone

• Features hidden coordinator rod for discreet, adjustable setup control
  

• Professionally set up by Gold Tone USA for perfect playability and tone balance

• Includes Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag 

Specifications

Size: Full-Scale 5-String Clawhammer Banjo (26-3/16" scale length)
Top / Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple Rim with Faux Dowel
Back & Sides: Open-Back Construction
Varnish: Vintage Brown / High Gloss Finish
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Scoop
Tailpiece: No Knot
Strings: .010, .024w, .015, .012, .010 – Standard GDGBD Tuning
Setup: Professionally set up at Gold Tone Factory, Florida
Tone Ring: 11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar
Head: 11" Remo HC Renaissance
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Bridge: Trillium Bridge
Binding: Black ABS
Tuners: GT Planetary with A-Style Buttons
Weight: 6 lbs.
Included Accessories: Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag