Gold Tone CC-50RP Cripple Creek Resonator Banjo

Gold Tone CC-50RP: Cripple Creek Resonator Banjo with Planetary Tuners and Gig Bag 

The Gold Tone CC-50RP is expertly handcrafted in the USA, continuing the legacy of the popular CC-50 openback banjo while adding a full-walled resonator for amplified Bluegrass performance. Built with a hard rock maple rim and maple neck, and topped with a rolled brass tone ring, this banjo combines traditional craftsmanship with modern durability. Deluxe touches include a rosewood fingerboard, Terminator tailpiece, and GT planetary tuners, ensuring professional-quality playability and aesthetic appeal. Its flangeless resonator design allows for quick conversion to an openback banjo, making it adaptable for clawhammer or folk-style playing.

The CC-50RP produces bright, articulate tones with excellent projection and sustain. The combination of its hard maple construction and brass tone ring creates a crisp, resonant sound that cuts through ensemble playing, ideal for Bluegrass, folk, or acoustic group settings. Over time, the tonal character of the maple rim and resonator matures, adding warmth and richness to the instrument’s dynamic range.

Perfect for beginners, students, and early intermediate players, the CC-50RP offers professional-grade features at an accessible price point. Its versatile tone and easy-play setup make it ideal for practice, lessons, and live performance. Whether you’re exploring your first Bluegrass tunes or looking for a reliable secondary instrument, this banjo stands out for its combination of quality, affordability, and adaptability.

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

Key Features

• Handcrafted from hard rock maple and rosewood

• Finished with vintage brown satin

• Fitted with rosewood fingerboard and GT planetary tuners

• Equipped with a Terminator 5-string tailpiece

• Professionally set up by Gold Tone Workshop

• Includes Complimentary Tuner & Gig Bag

Specifications

Size: Full-Scale 5-String Banjo
Top: Maple with 11" Rolled Brass Tone Ring
Back & Sides: Multi-Ply Maple
Varnish: Vintage Brown / Satin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tailpiece: Terminator 5-String
Strings: .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011
Setup: Professional Gold Tone Factory Setup
Included Accessories: Complimentary Tuner & Gig Bag