2010s Gold Tone CC-100R Cripple Creek Resonator 5-String Banjo

Overview: This arrived as an almost unused instrument. These Cripple Creek model Gold Tones are simple and functional instruments along the lines of a Deering Goodtime, though for what it's worth, they're built a bit more ruggedly and have nicer tuners, a proper fretboard and functioning truss rod, and a simple hoop tonering. This model also easily converts to an openback setup for old-time play by removing the 4 plates that mount the resonator.

It's a good, practical instrument with a quick neck, simple 1920s/30s-style tone, and a spare, easy aesthetic.

Repairs included: I gave it a mild cleaning, compensation at the bridge, and setup work. It's playing bang-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz
• Scale length: 26 1/4"
• Nut width: 1 1/4"
• Neck shape: medium C/V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 0.79"
• Depth at seventh fret: 0.83"
• Head diameter: 11”
• Resonator diameter: 13"
• Depth overall at rim: 3 1/4"
• Rim wood: ply maple
• Tonering: simple hoop
• Bridge: maple/ebony
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: maple
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 10s
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium

Condition notes: There's the tiniest bit of usewear but it's more along the lines of a "shopworn" instrument -- played now and then in a music shop but otherwise new. It's completely original throughout.

It comes with: It has a gigbag.

Consignor tag: LNNY