Gold Tone AC-4 Open-Back 4-String Tenor Banjo

Gold Tone AC-4: Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone AC-4 Series is a lightweight, affordable, and tone-rich family of 4-string openback banjos — ideal for beginners, travelers, and folk or jazz players alike. Built with Gold Tone’s award-winning composite rim and a smooth nato neck, this series maintains the company’s tradition of playability and precision at an entry-level price. Designed and professionally set up in Florida, the AC-4 delivers reliability, comfort, and quality tone all in one accessible instrument.

Each AC-4 banjo produces a clear, crisp tone with lively projection, thanks to its 11" Remo LC Smooth head and chrome-plated hardware. The composite rim adds warmth and resonance while remaining lightweight — just 3.5 lbs. Whether you’re playing jazz, Irish folk, or traditional Dixieland, the response is bright yet balanced, with a tone that opens up beautifully as you play it in over time.

Created for students, hobbyists, and performing musicians, the AC-4 offers three tailored models: the Standard Tenor (CGDA tuning), Irish Tenor (GDAE tuning), and Plectrum (CGBD tuning). Each variation preserves Gold Tone’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for your playing style without compromise.

Each instrument is professionally set up by Gold Tone’s Florida workshop for ideal tone, comfort, and playability — ready to perform the moment it leaves the case.

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 lightweight composite rim and slim nato neck

• Finished with elegant black satin coating and chrome-plated hardware

• Fitted with rosewood fingerboard and maple bridge with ebony cap

• Equipped with 11" Remo LC Smooth head and vintage-style tailpiece

• Lightweight design at only 3.5 lbs. — perfect for travel or long sessions

• Professionally set up by Gold Tone USA

• Includes Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag

Specifications

Models: AC-4 Standard Tenor / AC-4 Irish Tenor / AC-4 Plectrum
Top: 11" Remo LC Smooth Head
Rim: 11" Composite
Finish: Black Satin
Neck: Nato (Slim Profile)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 19 (Standard Tenor), 17 (Irish Tenor), 22 (Plectrum)
Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece: Vintage Style
Scale Length: 22-3/4" (Standard), 19-3/4" (Irish), 26-3/16" (Plectrum)
Weight: 3.5 lbs.
Strings: .030w, .022w, .016, .009 (Standard/Plectrum) | .040w, .030w, .020w, .010 (Irish)
Tuning: CGDA (Standard), GDAE (Irish), CGBD (Plectrum)
Setup: Professionally adjusted at Gold Tone’s Florida Workshop
Included Accessories: Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag