Gold Tone AC-12 Open-Back 5-String Banjo

Gold Tone AC-12: Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo 

The Gold Tone AC-12 blends modern lightweight design with traditional banjo craftsmanship, offering a full-size, stage-ready instrument that’s easy to handle and rich in tone. Built on a durable 12-inch composite rim, it features a nato mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard with a smooth frailing scoop, allowing effortless playability for clawhammer and old-time styles. Designed for durability and performance, its construction ensures long-lasting structural stability while maintaining exceptional acoustic projection.

With its 12-inch Remo LC Renaissance head and 5/8" maple bridge with ebony cap, the AC-12 delivers a warm, open, and articulate tone that projects beautifully across acoustic settings. The composite rim enhances brightness and clarity, while the lightweight 5-pound body reduces fatigue during long playing sessions. Over time, players will notice the sound develop greater resonance and character, making it an inspiring companion for practice, jam sessions, and live performance.

Perfect for beginners, teachers, and festival performers, the AC-12 offers an ideal mix of affordability, comfort, and traditional tone. Its full-scale neck, vintage-style tailpiece, and adjustable truss rod make it one of the most user-friendly and consistent openback banjos in its class, ideal for those who value playability without compromising tone.

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

Key Features

• Handcrafted with a 12" composite rim and nato mahogany neck
• Finished in a sleek black satin coating for durability and modern appeal
• Fitted with a rosewood fingerboard and chrome-plated hardware
• Equipped with a 12" Remo LC Renaissance head and vintage-style tailpiece
• Professionally set up by Gold Tone USA
• Includes Deluxe Padded Gig Bag 

Specifications

Size: Full-Scale Openback (5-String)
Top / Head: 12" Remo LC Renaissance
Back & Sides (Rim): 12" Composite
Varnish: Black Satin Finish
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck: Nato Mahogany
Bridge: 5/8" Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece: Vintage Style
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Scale Length: 26-3/16"
Frets: 18
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Tuning: GDGBD
Weight: 5 lbs.
Setup: Professionally Set Up by Gold Tone USA
Included Accessories:  Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag