Gold Tone CC-OTA: A-Scale Cripple Creek Banjo Clawhammer Package

The CC-OTA is a complete starter package for novice clawhammer players, offering everything needed to begin learning the Old Time style. It features a half-inch maple rim topped with a rolled brass tone ring, paired with an 11" Remo Fiberskyn head to deliver the warm, traditional sound loved by old-time banjoists.

Its A-scale neck (shorter at 23-9/16") is tuned two frets higher than standard G banjos (AEAC#E), making it perfect for fiddle tunes in the keys of A and D, while still playable in G with heavier strings. The scooped rosewood fingerboard, No Knot tailpiece, and vintage design elements — including a Fairbanks-style headstock and early 1900s-style armrest — provide authentic old-time character.

The package includes a gig bag, banjo strap, Swift Clip tuner, 7th-fret fifth-string spike, and a Bob Carlin instructional DVD, making it an unbeatable all-in-one solution for beginners. Professionally set up at Gold Tone’s Florida shop, it’s ready to play straight out of the box. Available as a left-handed model.

Best For
Beginners seeking an A-scale clawhammer banjo package, students exploring fiddle tune keys, and players wanting a portable, old-timey banjo with accessories included.

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