Gold Tone CC-Carlin12: Cripple Creek Bob Carlin Banjo with Gig Bag
- 5 strings, nickel
- 12 inch pot with fingerboard scoop
- Rolled brass tone ring
- Maple top, back and body, brass hardware
- 11 pounds, 38.5 x 13 x 3.8 inches
- Gig bag included
- 7-year warranty to the original owner
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A five-string clawhammer banjo with a scooped fingerboard and a brass tone ring, supplied with a gig bag. The listing is brief on the head, resonator and setup.
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ASIN: B00T9VPE5CCategory: Banjos
Overview
In clawhammer sessions, the Cripple Creek Bob Carlin model is a banjo built around a rolled brass tone ring and a scooped fingerboard. The pot is twelve inches across and the rim is maple.
The reason to consider it is the clawhammer-oriented build, paired with a long warranty for the original owner. The limit is a one-line description that leaves head type, resonator and setup unspecified.
Who it's for
An old-time player who plays clawhammer and wants a scoop cut into the fingerboard. A player who wants amplified playing or a fully documented setup should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Rolled brass tone ring
- Maple top, back and body
- Gig bag included
- Long warranty for the original owner
- No pickup described
- Head and resonator details missing
- Warranty transfer limited to one year
Performance notes
The brass ring and the pot diameter set the character of the sound, and the maple body carries it. The fingerboard scoop is cut for clawhammer playing, according to the title. Strings are nickel, so the response reflects that choice.
Specifications
| Brand | Gold Tone |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Pot size | 12 inches |
| Size | Full size |
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 13 x 38.5 inches |
| Weight | 11 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body | Maple |
| Head | Maple |
| Strings | Nickel |
| Back material | Maple |
| Color | Gold |
| Included components | |
| Included | With bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 7 years to original owner, transferable to the second owner for 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Strings | 5 |
| Tone ring | Rolled brass |
| Fingerboard | Scooped (clawhammer) |
| Operation | Manual |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gold Tone CC-Carlin12 an electric banjo?
No pickup is described. The operation mode is manual, although a 1/4 inch jack appears in the connector field, so confirm with the seller if you plan to amplify it.
What comes with the Gold Tone CC-Carlin12 banjo?
The listing shows a bag under included components.
How long is the warranty on the Gold Tone CC-Carlin12?
Seven years to the original owner, and transferable to a second owner for one year.