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AC-4 Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo w/Gig Bag

SKU: # 512454   |   Model: # AC-4   |    Product Reviews4 Reviews  Write a Review

AC-4 Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo w/Gig Bag

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AC-4 Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo w/Gig Bag
AC-4 Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo w/Gig Bag
AC-4 Acoustic Composite 4-String Openback Tenor Banjo w/Gig Bag

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Like its cousin the AC-1 (proclaimed "Best in Show / MUST Stock" instrument at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tennessee), the Gold Tone AC-4 is an economical, durable and great-sounding beginner banjo. Designed for the tenor banjoist, the AC-4 features Gold Tone's snappy-sounding composite rim, mated to a slim and easy-playing neck that's equipped with Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut. The AC-4 weighs in at LESS THAN FOUR POUNDS and is the perfect choice for beginners, for travel use or for a child's first banjo. The handsome AC-4, with its matching black rim, neck and tuner buttons is professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop and comes with their 3-Year transferable warranty.

  • Zero Glide Nut

  • Composite Rim Construction

  • Lightweight

  • Remo 11" LC Frosted Head

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Neck: Nato
Finish: Satin Black
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
Tuners: Covered Guitar-Style
Inlay: Dot
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Rim: Composite
Tension Hoop: Flat Bar
Binding: Black ABS
Brackets: 16
Buttons: Black Plastic
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Tailpiece: Vintage Gold Tone
Head: Remo 11" LC Smooth
Number of Frets: 19
Nut Width: 1-3/16" Bone
Scale Length: 22.5"
Weight: 3.4 lbs.
Tuning: CGDA
Tuning (Alternate): GDAE
Strings: .030w, .022w, .012, .009
Strings (Alternate): .040w, .030w, .020w, .013
Bag: Included
Left-Handed Available: Yes
Zero Glide Installed: Yes

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AC 4 GOLD TONE TENOR BANJO 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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After playing the banjo awhile I have noticed the original strings show fret wear sooner. Maybe it is due to less quality or the smaller diameter of the fret. The C and G strings really show the wear. I do not use a capo but use all of the neck. This is not an issue with me, but to someone it could be an issue.
Posted by Tom Carroll on Jun 13, 2023
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AC resonator kit for AC 4 tenor banjo 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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I installed the resonator kit on to my AC 4 banjo, had trouble, it was a little tight at the tailpiece , I over came this with a few file strokes to the resonator and tailpiece. Being careful not to grove anything to cause a stress grove. It made a total difference to the volume, just about scary. I played at a very loud jam on Sunday, I just got a heavier pick and was herd down the hall. Never used my Schaller pickup. It is up to my $1200 HOBS banjo
Posted by Tom Carroll on Jan 10, 2023
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AC 4 GOLD TONE TENOR BANJO 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary East, Alberta
I am aging out and my banjo is to heavy to play for two or three hours, but it is a good one. So I decided to go composite to save weight. I added a mandolin passive pickup and today I played. It was with a 5 piece band using amps and it hung in there, played it cold. These band members play music not noise. I was amazed at the tone and ease of neck movement. The action is low so keep the head tight to stop fret buzz. It is just awesome at this price.
Posted by Tom Carroll on Jul 8, 2022
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Great inexpensive banjo! 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Hamilton, Ontario
Good quality and sounds great. Perfect intonation, no dead frets, great action, plays really well. Very light and still packs a punch. I've owned about ten banjos from budget to professional models and this is definitely worth the money.
Posted by Dan gurman on Jun 12, 2019
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