Gold Tone CC-BG: Cripple Creek Banjo Bluegrass Starter Pack (Bag Included)

The Gold Tone CC-BG: Cripple Creek Banjo Bluegrass Starter Pack (Bag Included) is your all-in-one gateway into the rich, energetic world of bluegrass banjo playing. Perfect for beginners and aspiring pickers, this complete package includes everything you need to start your banjo journey—no extra shopping required.

At the heart of the set is the Gold Tone CC-50R banjo, built for excellent tone, durability, and comfortable playability. Featuring a hard maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, an 11" multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat bar tone ring, and a mahogany resonator, this banjo delivers the warm, crisp projection bluegrass players love. Its geared fifth-string peg, straight-line tailpiece, and sealed guitar-style tuners ensure accurate tuning and smooth performance.

Beyond the instrument itself, the CC-BG pack includes a padded gig bag, Geoff Hohwald instructional video, Swift Clip tuner, neck strap, fingerpicks, and a thumb pick—giving you every tool you need to learn, practice, and perform. Whether you’re starting from scratch or coming back to the banjo, this set is built to get you playing fast and enjoying every step of the way.

Key Features

Complete Starter Package – Banjo, gig bag, tuner, strap, instructional video, fingerpicks, and thumb pick included
Quality Construction – Hard maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and multi-ply maple rim with brass tone ring
Resonator for Bluegrass Projection – Mahogany resonator enhances volume and projection for that classic bluegrass sound
Player-Friendly Hardware – Geared fifth-string peg, sealed tuners, and adjustable truss rod for precision and stability
Set Up in the USA – Professionally prepared at Gold Tone’s facility in Titusville, Florida

Specifications

Headstock

Buttons: B-Style
Nut Width: 1-3/16" Bone
Tuners: Sealed Guitar-Style

Neck

Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Inlay: Dot
Material: Maple
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Body

Armrest: Gold Tone Engraved
Binding: Black ABS
Brackets: 18
Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
Coordinator Rods: Single 11"
Finish: Vintage Brown Satin
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Head: 11" Remo LC Coated Topside
Resonator: 13" Maple
Rim: 11" Multi-Ply Maple
Tailpiece: Terminator
Tension Hoop: 11" Flat Bar
Tone Ring: 11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar

Dimensions

Scale Length: 26-3/16"
Weight: 6.5 lbs.

Other

Bag: Included
Case: HD15 (Optional)
String Gauge: .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011
Tuning: GDGBD

At Boothe Music, we’re proud to offer the Gold Tone CC-BG: Cripple Creek Banjo Bluegrass Starter Pack (Bag Included) to help new players jump right into the joy of bluegrass banjo. As a family-owned business, we’re dedicated to guiding musicians toward the right instruments and delivering an unmatched customer experience every time you shop with us.