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Gold Tone CC-Plectrum Cripple Creek Plectrum Banjo - Natural

4-string Plectrum Resonator Banjo with Maple Neck and Rim, Rosewood Fingerboard, Terminator Tailpiece, and Remo Head - Natural

Energizing Plectrum Banjo Tone Plucked from Cripple Creek!

The CC-Plectrum Cripple Creek Tenor Banjo from Gold Tone lets players traverse early 20th-century sounds of dance hall jigs, genre-bending jazz, and more with value-forward playability and top-notch craftsmanship. Gold Tone’s CC-Plectrum is a smooth, versatile four-string banjo; the unique plectrum size features a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard that combines the playability of a short-scale tenor with the sonic range of a full-size five-string. What results is an approachable, fun instrument that’s perfect for beginners and beyond sufficient for curious pros. A carved maple neck and resonator body ensure authentic twang with outstanding projection, while quality hardware and an elegantly engraved armrest ensure suave looks and performance worthy of the Cripple Creek moniker. Grab your own CC-Plectrum from Sweetwater today and let the creativity flow!

Classic tonewoods and top-tier hardware

The CC-Plectrum offers bright, twangy tone from a brand that knows banjo building like the back of its hand! The CC-Plectrum’s closed-back shape, maple neck, and large 13-inch maple resonator capture assertive, voluminous power that holds in bluegrass, jazz, and other ensemble genres. The CC-Plectrum receives a Gold Tone setup for supreme playability and arrives with deluxe hardware, including a 2-way truss rod, dual coordinator rods, and sealed guitar-style tuners. These player-grade enhancements boost the CC-Plectrum’s tuning stability and action while allowing full-range adjustments as needed. In essence, Sweetwater players and qualified techs can easily maintain banjo playability for the long term, even when traveling or facing challenging climates. Other highlights include a maple/ebony tailpiece, a patented Terminator tailpiece, a bone Zero Glide nut, and a rolled brass tone ring.

Wait, it’s convertible?

The CC-Plectrum’s resonator body style became widespread only within the last century or so. For added old-timey tone, players can detach the CC-Plectrum’s resonator. The resulting tone harkens back to older styles of music, which means players practically get two banjos for the price of one!

A plethora of tuning options

The CC-Plectrum accepts many different tunings; DGBD is a common choice, as are Chicago-style and DGBD, which plays like a 5-string banjo minus the fifth drone string. Historically, plectrum banjos are favored for jazz, pop, Celtic, general accompaniment, and much more. Don’t limit the CC-Plectrum, and it will respond in kind with a treasure trove of possibilities to explore.

Gold Tone CC-Plectrum Cripple Creek Plectrum Banjo Features:

A 4-string plectrum banjo fit for beginners and seasoned players in need of a backup
Solid maple neck and resonator deliver distinct plectrum tone with excellent projection
Bridges the gap between short-scale tenor banjos and full-size five-strings
Accepts a wide variety of tunings and is typically used for jazz, pop, Celtic, and general accompaniment
Resonator easily removes for warmer open-back tones
Musical rolled brass tone ring and Zero Glide bone nut
Resonant maple/ebony bridge and sealed guitar-style tuners
High-performance Terminator tailpiece; vintage-inspired but enhanced for modern durability and performance
22-fret rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays fuels accurate fret-hand comfort
2-way truss and dual coordinator rods allow full-spectrum adjustment of neck and string action
11-inch Remo LC Smooth head
Receives a full setup at Gold Tone’s Florida facility for quality assurance

Specification	Detail
Type	Acoustic
String Type	Steel
Number of Strings	4
Body Style	Resonator (removeable)
Color	Natural
Finish	Gloss
Top Material	11" Remo LC Smooth
Body Material	Multi-ply Maple
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay	Snowflakes
Number of Frets	22
Scale Length	26.19"
Nut Material	ZeroGlide
Nut Width	1.19"
Bridge Material	Maple
Tuners	Sealed
Hardware	Chrome
Strings	.024w, .016, .013, .010
Case Included	Gig Bag

RETURN INFORMATION

We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee.