Gold Tone CC-OT Cripple Creek Clawhammer Banjo

Gold Tone CC-OT: Cripple Creek Banjo Clawhammer Package 

The Gold Tone CC-OT is meticulously crafted in the USA to provide beginning clawhammer players with a high-quality, traditional banjo experience. Constructed from multi-ply maple with a ½-inch rim, and topped with an 11" rolled brass tone ring, this banjo balances durability and aesthetic appeal. Its maple neck features a scooped rosewood fretboard, ensuring comfortable frailing technique, while vintage-style touches like the armrest, No Knot tailpiece, and Fairbanks-style headstock pay homage to classic Old Time designs.

The combination of the rolled brass tone ring and 11" Remo Fiberskyn head gives the CC-OT a warm, rich, and lively tone perfect for clawhammer playing. Notes ring clearly with strong projection, and the instrument’s resonance improves with age as the maple matures. Each stroke delivers an authentic Old Time sound that translates well in both solo and ensemble settings.

Ideal for beginners and novice clawhammer players, the CC-OT offers everything needed to start playing immediately. Its thoughtful setup, bundled accessories, and professional craftsmanship make it a standout choice for students, hobbyists, and those exploring traditional American folk music. It’s also perfect as a practice or secondary instrument for more experienced banjoists.

Each CC-OT is professionally set up by Gold Tone’s Florida workshop for optimal string action, intonation, and tonal balance, ensuring an effortless playing experience straight out of the bag.

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 maple and rosewood

• Finished with vintage brown satin

• Fitted with rosewood fingerboard with Dot & Star inlays

• Equipped with 11" Fiberskyn head and No Knot tailpiece

• Professionally set up by Gold Tone Workshop

• Includes Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag

Specifications

Size: 18-Fret Clawhammer Banjo
Top: 11" Remo Fiberskyn Head
Back & Sides: 11" Multi-Ply Maple
Varnish: Vintage Brown / Satin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tailpiece: No Knot
Strings: .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011
Setup: Professional Gold Tone Workshop Setup
Included Accessories: Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag