Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo With Bag

Exactly what I expected

I bought this to be a cheap travel Banjo. Something light that I could stash in an overhead bin and wouldn't be brokenhearted if it ended up being busted by turbulence or stolen during the trip. I totally wasn't expecting it to sound SO GREAT! This thing really twangs and cracks like a proper bluegrass Banjo, has perfect intonation all the way up the neck...and it weighs less than my cat! I highly recommend this for travel/camping/couch Banjo. Would be a great starter Banjo too. The only downside to the thing is that the "gig-bag" that comes with it is totally inadequate and has no padding, so get a proper bag or case and toss the one that came with it. I give this 5 stars for totally succeeding at what it was designed for...to be cheap, light and sound great.

Nothing to compare it to but sounds/feels great, I've played this for a lot of hours now and have had so much fun learning

El banjo es de muy buena calidad y de buen sonido, siendo Gold Tone un fabricante con reputación. Sin embargo, el tailpiece llegó con un defecto de fábrica donde el tornillo entró a un ángulo de 45° en vez de estar paralelo al mástil. Como esa es una pieza que eventualmente cambiaré y que no afecta, de momento, la funcionalidad ni el sonido del instrumento, no creo que valga la pena el proceso de devolución y de volver a comprar el artículo. Como llegó en caja cerrada, asumo es un defecto de fábrica y por eso le pongo 4 estrellas.

I am literally thrilled with this banjo. If you're looking for a featherweight 5-string banjo that sounds great, has an excellent set-up right out of the box, and has a very affordable price, the Gold Tone AC-1 is a winner. Whether clawhammer or Scruggs-style is your method, the banjo delivers superb sound for its price and weight. If you're a beginner and you're not sure you'll stick with it, the AC-1 is an excellent choice. It won't break the bank and you won't have to fight the instrument to play it. If you're a veteran player that wants to shed the typical heaviness of a Bluegrass banjo due to age or injury, the AC-1 will satisfy. As a travel banjo for camping trips, beach bonfires or risky airline handling, the Gold Tone AC-1 fills the bill. It's structurally made well and looks good, too. My only suggestion for improvement would be to add a strap button to the heel of the instrument. Other banjo players may make fun of you if you add your own strap button to the heel. Ignore them and do it if you want.