IT-17 Gold Tone Irish Tenor Banjo
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- Stock: In Stock
- Model: IT-17
- Weight: 6.00lb
- Dimensions: 19.00in x 0.00in x 0.00in
- SKU: IT-17
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The Gold Tone IT-17 Irish Tenor Banjo is a reasonably priced tenor banjo with a 12" rim.
"The natural look of the maple wood on the neck and rim of this tenor banjo drew my attention to this instrument in the shop. Actually, I just wanted to try out a banjo. (At this point, a hearty opinion from me: If you want to enjoy playing, you should buy an instrument that sounds good. I first held a Harley Benton banjo in my hands and, unfortunately, like so far, everything I've heard from Harley Benton didn't sound worth calling yourself an instrument.)
I saw the Gold Tone, picked it up and the first time I tried it I was blown away! The sound is wonderfully full, extremely assertive (loud!) and present, inspiringly banjo-like and shimmering. I find the cloverleaf decorations on the fretboard enchanting for the Irish tenor - very successful. The Gold Tone is also easy to play thanks to the Vega Style armrest. All I can say is this tenor banjo is my new favorite. I'm still learning and I enjoy every game and practice. I think the instrument is absolutely worth its price!" dmdm
"I've been playing Irish tunes on the fiddle for many years. Now I wanted to try it on the Irish Tenor Banjo. So I bought the 17fret because of the proximity to the violin. The fretboard on the banjo is a little longer. But I'll make the transition. I like the instrument very much from the optics and the processing. The tones are clean. All strings can be played without any problems. I am completely satisfied with my new beautiful banjo." Michael
Headstock | |
Buttons | C-Style |
Tuners | GT Master Planets |
Nut Width | 1-1/4" Bone |
Neck | |
Fingerboard | Select Wood |
Inlay | Dot & Knot |
Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
Frets | 17 |
Material | Maple |
Body | |
Binding | Black ABS |
Rolled Brass Tone Ring | |
Bridge | Maple with Ebony Cap |
Hardware | Chrome Plated |
Rim | 1/2" Maple |
Brackets | 26 |
Tension Hoop | Notched Chrome |
Finish | Natural |
Head | 12" HC Renaissance |
Tailpiece | No-Knot |
Dimemsions | |
Scale Length | 19-3/4" |
Weight | 6 lbs. |
Other | |
Bag | Included |
Case | HDIT15-M (Optional) |
Tuning | GDAE |
String Gauge | .040w, .030w, .020w, .010 |