Gold Tone BC-350 Five String Clear Maple Banjo

At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carline and Wayne discussed the possibilities of a signature model 12" open-back banjo. Bob requested specific features, including a 12" pot assembly, a scooped ebony fingerboard, a particular neck profile, a 1-5/16" nut width, a rolled brass tone ring, and a no-knot tailpiece. Bob personally visited the Florida factory to design the banjo, where he and Wayne meticulously discussed every possible specification and tested prototypes. Every detail was fine-tuned, resulting in a 12" Renaissance banjo head, the MOCK dowel stick/coordinator rod configuration, a custom headstock design with an ebony overlay and recessed truss rod cover, the GT master Planetary tuners, and the "Hot Dog" armrest. To complete the project, Gold Tone invested in all-new 12" tooling to ensure perfectly fitted parts. A year later, they introduced the Gold Tone Bob Carline Signature Model BC-350.

Bob Carline is renowned in the banjo world for his incredible tone, and the Gold Tone BC series featuring the 12" body provides him with more mid-range and bass response than the standard 11" designs. Whether you're new to open-back banjo or want to add a new sound to your banjo arsenal, the BC-350 is an excellent choice. The key features of the BC-350 include the 12" pot, a scooped fingerboard, a rolled brass tone ring, Planetary tuners, and a natural blonde gloss finish.

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