Gold Tone IT-250: Irish Tenor Banjo with Case
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The IT-250 is crafted specifically for traditional Irish music and Celtic ensembles. Its 17-fret short scale neck and GDAE tuning (one octave below mandolin) give it the plunky, percussive tone that blends perfectly with fiddles, pipes, and bodhráns. The Whyte Laydie tone ring enhances projection and clarity, allowing players to achieve precise picking with a light touch.
Built with a maple neck and half-inch thick 3-ply maple rim, the IT-250 ensures durability, resonance, and long-lasting stability. Premium details such as planetary tuners, cloud inlays, and a vintage-style armrest add both beauty and functionality. Professionally set up, this tenor banjo offers mandolinists and folk musicians an easy transition into the world of Irish tenor banjo.
Best For
Irish traditional musicians, mandolinists looking to expand into banjo, and folk players who want authentic Celtic tone and feel.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Headstock | Buttons: C-Style |
| Nut Width: 1-1/8" ZeroGlide Nut | |
| Tuners: GT Planetary | |
| Neck | Fingerboard: Ebony |
| Frets: 17 | |
| Inlay: Cloud | |
| Material: Maple | |
| Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable | |
| Body | Armrest: Vintage-Style |
| Binding: White ABS | |
| Brackets: 24 | |
| Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap | |
| Coordinator Rods: Dual 11" | |
| Finish: Vintage Brown / High Gloss | |
| Hardware: Chrome Plated | |
| Head: 11" Remo HC Renaissance | |
| Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple | |
| Tailpiece: No Knot | |
| Tension Hoop: 11" Notched | |
| Tone Ring: 11" Whyte Laydie | |
| Dimensions | Scale Length: 19-3/4" |
| Weight: 7 lbs. | |
| Other | Bag: HBIT (Optional) |
| Case: Included | |
| String Gauge: .040w, .030w, .020w, .010 | |
| Tuning: GDAE | |
| Highlights | Folkternative Design, Whyte Laydie Tone Ring, GT Master Planetary Tuners, 1/2" Maple Rim |