Gold Tone CC-100 Cripple Creek 5-String Banjo - Open Back

The Gold Tone CC-100 Cripple Creek 5-String Banjo has earned its reputation as a go-to choice for beginner and intermediate players alike, thanks to its unbeatable value, quality components, and expert setup. With more than 25,000 units shipped worldwide, this long-standing favorite is designed to inspire confident picking and smooth progression on your musical journey.

The CC-100 features a hard maple neck and multi-ply maple rim for a clear, punchy tone, while the rolled brass tone ring adds warmth and projection. A black-bound rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, dual coordinator rods, and a two-way adjustable truss rod all contribute to stable performance and easy playability. Finished with a high-gloss natural look and detailed with an engraved armrest and curly maple headstock veneer, the CC-100 is as handsome as it is responsive.

It comes fully set up at the Gold Tone workshop in Florida—ready to play straight out of the gig bag.

Size: 5-String Banjo
Top: 11" Remo LC Coated Topside
Rim: 11" Multi-Ply Maple
Tone Ring: 11" Rolled Brass Flat Bar
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood, Snowflake Inlays
Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Scale Length: 26-3/16"
Nut Width: 1-3/16" ZeroGlide Nut
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Included: Gig Bag

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up with a well-built, great-sounding instrument, the Gold Tone CC-100 delivers on all fronts.

Designed with care and crafted from premium materials, our products combine durability, comfort, and timeless style. Each piece is thoughtfully made to enhance your living space, offering a perfect balance of functionality and elegance that complements any home and suits your unique lifestyle.