Gold Star GE-1 The Prospector Old-Time Banjo
from Saga:
The Gold Star Prospector is built in the tradition of banjos from the late 1800s, with a singular combination of traditional design, tone and contemporary playability.
The 1/2 inch rim of the banjo consists of two 1/4 inch plies of rock maple that form a firm vibration base for the warm tonal characteristics required for the old-time banjo styles. The “frailing-scoop” allows the player to access the warm tone found in the area just outside the confines of the banjo head.
The addition of sturdy but light-weight neck reinforcement and coordinator rod assures the structural stability of the neck and rim without a negative impact on the balance or appearance of the instrument.
2-Ply Rock Maple Rim
11" Remo Weatherking Fiberskyn Head
Maple Neck
Single Coordinator Rod
Santos Rosewood (Pau Ferro) Fingerboard
Traditional Bulb Heel & Frailing Scoop
Engraved Gold Mother-Of-Pearl Star Headstock Inlay
Mother-Of-Pearl Dot Inlays
Golden Gate P-130 Planet Tuning Machines
Golden Gate P-101 Armrest
No-Knot Tailpiece
Schwimmer-Style 5th String Pip
26 1/2" Scale 1 9/32" Nut Width
This banjo is in BRAND NEW condition and has been inspected and set-up by our expert techs.
NEW
$598
The Gold Star Prospector is built in the tradition of banjos from the late 1800s, with a singular combination of traditional design, tone and contemporary playability.
The 1/2 inch rim of the banjo consists of two 1/4 inch plies of rock maple that form a firm vibration base for the warm tonal characteristics required for the old-time banjo styles. The “frailing-scoop” allows the player to access the warm tone found in the area just outside the confines of the banjo head.
The addition of sturdy but light-weight neck reinforcement and coordinator rod assures the structural stability of the neck and rim without a negative impact on the balance or appearance of the instrument.
2-Ply Rock Maple Rim
11" Remo Weatherking Fiberskyn Head
Maple Neck
Single Coordinator Rod
Santos Rosewood (Pau Ferro) Fingerboard
Traditional Bulb Heel & Frailing Scoop
Engraved Gold Mother-Of-Pearl Star Headstock Inlay
Mother-Of-Pearl Dot Inlays
Golden Gate P-130 Planet Tuning Machines
Golden Gate P-101 Armrest
No-Knot Tailpiece
Schwimmer-Style 5th String Pip
26 1/2" Scale 1 9/32" Nut Width
This banjo is in BRAND NEW condition and has been inspected and set-up by our expert techs.
NEW
$598