Gold Tone CC-50TR Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo

Gold Tone CC-50TR Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo 

Crafted with precision and care, the Gold Tone CC-50TR Cripple Creek Traveler Banjo is a lightweight, travel-friendly open-back instrument designed in the USA and assembled with select maple tonewoods. Built on the same reliable 11" pot assembly as the popular CC-50 model, it features a short-scale neck with the first two frets removed — providing an exceptionally comfortable playing experience for learners, travelers, and professionals on the go. Its vintage brown satin finish highlights the natural beauty of the maple grain while maintaining a classic, old-time aesthetic.

The CC-50TR produces a warm, articulate tone with excellent projection for its compact size, thanks to its rolled brass tone ring and precision-crafted maple rim. Its responsive soundboard ensures clear note definition and balanced resonance, whether tuned in its native A-scale (AEAC#E) or standard G tuning (GDGBD) with heavier strings. Over time, the banjo’s tone opens beautifully, offering rich sustain and dynamic range ideal for bluegrass, folk, and traditional playing styles.

Perfect for students, teachers, and traveling musicians, this model combines portability, playability, and authentic tonal character at a remarkable value. Its factory setup in Florida ensures consistent performance, making it one of the most accessible and rewarding open-back banjos in its class.

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Your banjo arrives protected, tuned, and ready for immediate performance, exactly as Gold Tone intends.

Key Features

• Handcrafted from durable maple tonewood

• Finished with a Vintage Brown Satin tone finish

• Fitted with a rosewood fingerboard and chrome-plated hardware

• Equipped with a rolled brass tone ring and Terminator tailpiece

• Professionally set up by Gold Tone USA

• Includes Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag

Specifications

Size: 5-String Open-Back Banjo (Traveler Model)
Top: 11" Remo LC Coated Head
Back & Sides (Rim): 11" Multi-Ply Maple
Varnish: Vintage Brown Satin Finish
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Dot Inlay
Tailpiece: Terminator Tailpiece
Tone Ring: 11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar
Hardware: Chrome Plated (18 Brackets)
Tuning: AEAC#E (A-Scale) — Optional GDGBD
Scale Length: 23-9/16"
Neck: Maple with Two-Way Adjustable Truss Rod
Setup: Factory Set Up in Florida, Ready to Play
Included Accessories: Complimentary Deluxe Gig Bag