Cripple Creek 50 Beginner Banjo
Notes from Ross Nickerson on the CC 50 models from Goldtone. Lots of customers called to ask me the main difference between the Goldtone Cripple Creek 50 models and the Cripple Creek 100 models. Let me try to boil it down to simpler terms and try to help you make a more informed decision. Some of the primary differences are; the body is made of mahogany which produces less volume. It also has a single adjustable truss rod. The 100 models have a two way adjustable truss rod, are a bit heavier and may feel a bit sturdier. That being said, these are still top quality banjos to learn on, they stay in tune, play easy, they're stable and have a geared 5th string peg. I've taught many students who have learned on these banjos with much success along with lots of satisfied customers at BanjoTeacher.com. The 100 models cost a bit more and are a step up but these 50 models hold their own and offer an excellent lower price option. Ross Nickerson |
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Testimonials ....Hi Ross, The CC 50 banjo arrived today ready to start to learn how to play it. Thank you for all your help and again i'am now ready to open your book with my banjo in hand a get ready for my adventure to begin. Thank you, Harold |
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package includes your choice of the Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC 100R Plus / CC 100 R / CC 50 RP / CC 100R Plus / CC 100 Plus open back / CC 100 open back / CC 50 / models. Free US Shipping, a Banjo Strap, Set of Picks, a Korg Chromatic Tuner, a Set of Strings, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD Book by Ross Nickerson and a free one year membership to BanjoTeacher.com The package comes with everything you'll need to begin playing and learning banjo. The package includes free US shipping, Banjo case, a Banjo Strap, Set of Picks, a Korg Chromatic Tuner, a Set of Strings, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo by Ross Nickerson with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and a free one year membership to BanjoTeacher.com . The retail on these items is $100. We also have the package available with The Cripple Creek Open Back model, The Cripple Creek 50RP with resonator and planetary tuning pegs, and the budget banjo model CC-50. These Banjos are perfect for students just getting started! |
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come set up and ready to play Each banjo is played before it leaves the shop! Along with the strict quality control that Goldtone is known for and the banjos being checked very carefully before being shipped, each banjo is given a 12 point inspection, full head tuning, setup and will arrive tuned and ready to play. |
Testimonials .... I had my first lesson Friday night and my teacher was very impressed with my Cripple Creek banjo and the value pack. He told me I did very well. So more business may come your way. I watched the first couple of lessons from your video Sunday and found them to be first rate. I also started to read your book and it is superior to others I’ve bought. ......You get my highest recommendation and feel free to use me in your endorsements.  |
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the Beginner Banjo Package Deal BG150F Banjo Banjo package deal Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $659 FREE US SHIPPING more details on this banjo CC-100R Plus Resonator Banjo Banjo Beginner startup package Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $617 FREE US SHIPPING See demo video of the CC 100R Plus more details on this banjo CC-100 R Resonator Bluegrass Banjo Banjo for beginners startup package Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $469 FREE US SHIPPING more details on this banjo CC-100 Open Back Banjo Begin playing banjo package Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $449 FREE US SHIPPING more details on this banjo CC-100-Plus Open Back Banjo Begin playing banjo package Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $519 FREE US SHIPPING more details on this banjo CC-50RP Resonator Banjo Banjo beginner startup package Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $449 FREE US SHIPPING See demo video of the CC 50RP more details on this banjo CC-50 Open Back Banjo Learning banjo package deal Includes banjo case and complete package deal shown above Buy now price $319 FREE US SHIPPING more details on this banjo Upgrade to a better case add heavy padded gig bag $29, add hard shell case $74 Buy Links for Purchasing the
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without the Package Deal BG150F Banjo FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $644 more details on this banjo CC-100R+ Resonator Banjo See demo video of the CC 100R Plus FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $600 more details on this banjo CC-100 R Resonator Banjo FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $458 more details on this banjo CC-100 Open Back Banjo FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $434 more details on this banjo CC-100-Plus Open Back Banjo FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $509 more details on this banjo CC
50RP banjo with shoulder banjo case
FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $434 more details on this banjo CC 50 Open Back Banjo with shoulder bag banjo case FREE US SHIPPING Includes a banjo case, The Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book with two CDs and DVD by Ross Nickerson and BanjoTeacher.com Membership Buy now price includes padded shoulder bag case $299 more details on this banjo Upgrade to a better case add heavy padded gig bag $29, add hard shell case $74 |
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Beginner
Banjo Package Deals These models are perfect for students just getting
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Cripple Creek CC100R This model is perfect for students just getting
started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built with a full
warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
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Cripple Creek 50RPThe CC-50RP model is tone designed for bluegrass learning and includes a full walled resonator and planetary tuners. The finest value in a low-priced banjo
Gold Tone Cripple Creek-100 Open Back Banjo Never before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100OB.
CrippleCreek 100RPlus Never before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100R. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creek.
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CC OTA complete package designed to learn clawhammer style banjo. Includes Bob Carlin Instructional DVD, Capo spike, gig bag, strap, frailing scoop, and all Old Time style cosmetics
Open Back CC 50 BeginnerFor an economy 5 string, the CC-50 outshines the competition. Our 12 point set up ensures accurate intonation, easy fingering, and good tone
Gold Tone Orange Blossom 250 Plus Comes with upgraded JLS flathead tone ring, great low price for this high quality and great sounding Bluegrass Banjo. 
Orange Blossom OB 250 ArchtopThe AT model includes a forty hole sand cast bell brass arch top tone ring. This configuration produces more penetrating highs compared to a conventional flat top.
OB-250+TP (Orange Blossom w/ Tony Pass Schaeffer Birch, Block Rim) Upgraded features include the Bronze JLS tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, Gary Sosebee aged maple Mill bridge, and a deluxe TKL arched case.
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Bluegrass BG-250 Bluegrass Special Its convertible feature allows a great bluegrass tone, and by removing the resonator and brackets, you now have a genuine old time openback. This is a great feature for players wanting to play both styles.
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BG 250-F Bluegrass Special This is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original.
Maple Classic MC-150Economically priced, the MC-150 has all quality parts which provide excellent tone. This model is convertible which means the resonator may be easily detached for open back playing style.
Cripple Creek ModelsNever before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our Cripple Creek Models. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creek.
Orange Blossom 500 Personally designed by owner Wayne Rogers it has all the features of our OB250+ in an exquisite banjo which will prove to be a collectors edition.
BG 150F This would also be an excellent instrument for players looking for a lighter weight bluegrass banjo.
Orange Blossom 300 This gold plated beauty has similar features as the OB500 without the metal engraving. A curly maple neck and matching curly maple/abalone binding combine for a most decorative 5 string.
BanjolaWith a standard 5-string banjo neck and the body of a mandolin (or mandola), the Banjola is a beautiful instrument with exquisite tone and sustain that you won't find in a standard 5-string banjo.
DojoThe Dojo has great string action and a lively sustain. The mahogany body provides a crisp tone and is a welcome addition to the 5 string players arsenal.
GoldTone Dojo DLXThe Deluxe model looks spectacular with its high flame curly maple body. Gold Tone developed a stereo pickup arrangement which truly enhances the tonein a live situation.
Pat Cloud BanjolaThis top professional banjola has many upgrades from our original highly successful Banjola.
Banjola DeluxeThis model is perfect for students
just getting started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built
with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
OT-1010 string (think 12 string guitar) open back for Old Time style. 
Cello Banjos CEB-4 & CEB-5The 5 string cello banjo, originally used in turn of the century banjo orchestras, has been redefined in this Gold Tone model.
Lojohave ever seen or heard, yet the instant you lay your hand on one, you know it is precisely what you have been looking for.
OB-175Feature include: Candanian 3-ply rim, ebony fingerboard, maple neck with 2-way truss rod, mahogany resonator and GTR tone ring.
BanjoleleCombining quality uke craftsmanship with a banjo body.Soprano, Tenor, Concert and Baritone Ukes available
UkeleleA replica of the most famous uke ever made, the Deluxe features all solid mahogany wood and ebony
fingerboard. 
White Ladye-WL250Our premier open back banjo has remarkable tone and exquisite cosmetics. A White Ladye tone ring combined with a thin maple rim provides ample volume and a wonderful plunky tone.
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Elite ClassicDowel stick construction and elaborate "Tree of Life" inlays make this one unique and beautiful openback. This is the only banjo we know of being offered with a spun metal rim.
Bob Carlin BC-120This economically priced version of the BC line has many of the features of it's costlier relative
Bob Carlin BC-350At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carlin and Goldtone met to discuss the possibilities of a signature model 12" banjo. A year later Goldtone introduced the Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature Model BC-350!
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White Ladye+GoldTone has introduced an exquisite version of the WL-250 featuring our custom tree of life inlay. Unlike other tree of life inlay designs, the position markers are easily seen by the flower patterns for up the neck playing.
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Maple Mountain MM-150For a sweet frailing or clawhammer tone the MM-150 is our original open back and has been very well received. 
CB-100The CB-100 was created to meet the demands of the modern old-time player. It's lightweight minimalist design yields nothing but effortless playability.
Cripple Creek 100 Plus Old Time BanjoNever before has an entry level openback banjo included the features and tone of our CC-100OB. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you’ll find "more bang for the buck" with our Cripple Creeks.
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OT-800This Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound.
GoldTone BG-MiniPossibly the world's only child-sized fully functional bluegrass banjo and it is way cool.
Cripple Creek TravelerGreat sound and durability in an entry-level traveler banjo. Comes set up and ready to play
Traveler DeluxeGreat Banjo for Children - This banjo is ideal for children learning of any age and also adults on the go. Comes set up and ready to play
Cripple Creek MiniThe CC-Mini has similar features as our famous Cripple Creek line in a mini version. This shorter scale banjo has a perfectly straight neck and low action to maintain consistent tuning. The openback design is light and portable.
The PluckyThis model is perfect for students
just getting started. It's easy to play, stays in tune, is well built
with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
TranjoThe Tranjo is the most unique traveler ever made. The neck is completely detachable with one thumb screw and fits in a suitcase. Best of all, it is completely full scale and has a great bluegrass tone for practicing.
CC 50 Travel BanjoThe CC 50 Traveler is great for an easy banjo to carry with you on a trip or for children to learn on..
EBMOur unique F-style design looks as good as it sounds. Two tone tobacco sunburst is pleasantly set off by the gold hardware. It has easy to reach control knobs for quick tone and volume changes.
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EBTTraditionally styled body for the "country look" with a similar tone as the popular EBM. Sitting down, this body shape fits comfortably on your leg.
ES BanjitarA solid body 6 string,with a hollow sound chamber. Great on stage banjo toneThe ES Banjitar, like a normal banjo, has extremely fast response compared to a regular electric. Hammer-ons, pull-offs,and slides are accomplished with incredible ease.
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Banjitar DeluxeThe GT-750 was designed for optimal volume and tone. A unique bell brass ring with a special lip was esigned and chosen for its best sound. This provides more acoustic volume and excellent sustain for a six string banjo
Banjitar GT-500Excellent acoustic volume and good sustain. This model is exactly like the GT-750 except uses a steel tone ring (instead of brass) and a plain maple resonator (instead of curl)
BT-2000 Lightweight ModelAcoustically the best sounding 6 string banjo. The 12” body accentuates the bass frequencies which are normally weak on any 6 string banjo. The rim provides maximum sound chamber reverberation. This vintage design and slim neck make the BT-2000 a great alternative instrument for acoustic jams.
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GT1200For a truly unique sounding guitar style instrument the Banjitar 12 is overwhelming in tone and volume.
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Cripple Creek Banjitar (Vintage Brown)An entry-level banjitar with lots of features and a small price.Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
TS-250 Tenor SpecialTExceptional tone and exquisite looks! All the same features as the Plectrum Special, with a different neck scale.This four-string is set up to play with "low-action" for easy chording and maximum speed
TS-250 Tenor SepcialSame great features as the TS-250, with added feature of an archtop tone ring which increases high frequencies sought after by many tenor players.
PS-250 Plectrum SpecialAll the same features as the Tenor Special, with a longer neck. Easily converted to an open back.The Plectrum is enjoying a resurgence of popularity here and over seas. Our PS-250 is of vintage design with penetrating tone.
IT-800Irish Tenor players have often revered the tubaphone style pot for great loud tone and lasting sustain. 
Cripple Creek TenorAn economically-priced tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level instrument. Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
Cripple Creek PlectrumMore "Bang for the buck" in this entry-level plectrum banjo. Is well built with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.
IT-250 Irish TenorIrish Tenor banjos have always been a favorite in the Celtic arena. THis model which packs extra punch/volume and will "cut through" at crowded Celtic music sessions.
CC-IT Cripple Creek Irish TenorAn economically-priced tenor banjo with all the features of a quality entry-level instrument. Is well built
with a full warranty and comes set up and ready to play.