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product_id: 426615074
title: "Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo With Bag | Bluegrass or Clawhammer"
brand: "gold tone"
price: "$1505.18"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Gold Tone"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/426615074-gold-tone-ac-1-banjo-with-bag-bluegrass-or-clawhammer
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Includes portable gig bag 11" ultra-light composite rim Patented ZeroGlide nut system Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo With Bag | Bluegrass or Clawhammer

**Brand:** gold tone
**Price:** $1505.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Lightweight. Legendary. Your next banjo obsession awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo With Bag | Bluegrass or Clawhammer by gold tone
- **How much does it cost?** $1505.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/426615074-gold-tone-ac-1-banjo-with-bag-bluegrass-or-clawhammer)

## Best For

- gold tone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gold tone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Travel-Ready:** Comes with a lightweight gig bag—your perfect companion for gigs, camping, or couch sessions
- • **Built to Last:** Hard rock maple neck with two-way adjustable truss rod for durability and perfect neck relief
- • **Pro-Level Setup:** Factory-tuned at Gold Tone shop for unbeatable tone and feel right out of the bag
- • **Precision Playability:** ZeroGlide nut ensures flawless intonation every time
- • **Featherweight Performer:** Under 4 lbs for effortless travel and play

## Overview

The Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo is an award-winning, ultra-light 5-string open-back banjo featuring an 11" composite rim and a patented ZeroGlide nut system for superior playability and tone. Crafted with a hard rock maple neck and factory professional setup, it delivers exceptional sound quality and durability at an affordable price. Perfect for beginners and seasoned travelers alike, it includes a gig bag for easy transport.

## Description

Gold Tone AC-1 Banjo With BagThis award winning ultra light openback 5-string banjo (under 4 lbs) features an 11" composite rim, our patented ZeroGlide nut system, and a hard rock maple neck. It's the perfect affordably priced instrument for beginners and a great travel instrument for an advanced player. A professional set up at the Gold Tone shop guarantees great playability and tone. This banjo sounds incredible regardless of the price point and is super durable. Includes gig bag.Product FeaturesComposite Rim Construction-Light weight /sounds greatHard Rock Maple Neck-ensures years of great playabilityTwo way adjustable truss rod-reinforces neck and allows for future compensation (relief) of bow or back bowZero Glide NutLightweightGig Bag included

Review: Gold Tone AC-1 5 String Banjo - Exactly what I expected
Review: Cheap, Light, Sturdy and sounds incredible! - 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.

## Features

- Composite rim open back
- Zero-glide nut system
- Includes Gig Bag
- Gold Tone 12-point set-up

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DQMTBMG |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Brand | Gold Tone |
| Brand Name | Gold Tone |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 114 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Black / Satin |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00875116005665 |
| Hand Orientation | right |
| Included Components | Gig Bag |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Item Dimensions | 97.8 x 29.2 x 10.2 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | banjo |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 97.8 x 29.2 x 10.2 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Gold / Tone |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AC-1 |
| Material Type | Maple, Composite |
| Model Name | AC-1 |
| Model Number | AC-1 |
| Number Of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Banjo |
| Set Name | Standard |
| Size | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Maple |
| UPC | 875116005665 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Gold Tone
- **Size:** Medium
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 97.8 x 29.2 x 10.2 Centimeters
- **Top Material Type:** Maple

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gold Tone AC-1 5 String Banjo
*by L***D on 4 March 2025*

Exactly what I expected

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap, Light, Sturdy and sounds incredible!
*by T***N on 24 April 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by A***D on 21 September 2025*

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

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-08-27*