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Like its cousin the AC-1 (proclaimed "Best in Show/MUST Stock" instrument at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tennessee), the Gold Tone AC-4IT Composite 4-String Openback Irish Tenor Banjo is an economical, durable and great-sounding beginner instrument. Designed for the tenor banjoist, it comes at a great price and includes a gig bag.

The AC-4IT Composite Openback Irish Tenor Banjo features Gold Tone's snappy-sounding composite rim mated to a slim and easy-playing neck that's equipped with Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut. The AC-4IT weighs in at less than four pounds and is the perfect choice for beginners, for travel use or for a child's first banjo. This handsome Irish tenor banjo, with its matching black rim, neck and tuner buttons is professionally set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop and comes with a three-year transferable warranty.
Gold Tone AC-4IT Composite 4-String Openback Irish Tenor Banjo
Gold Tone AC-4IT Composite 4-String Openback Irish Tenor Banjo
Gold Tone AC-4IT Composite 4-String Openback Irish Tenor Banjo

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Composite rim construction
  • Lightweight, 4-string openback tenor design
  • Remo 11" LC frosted head
  • Zero Glide nut

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  • Style: Irish tenor banjo
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Neck: Nato
Finish: Satin black
Fingerboard: Select wood
Bridge: Maple with ebony cap
  • Rim: Composite
  • Tension Hoop: Flat bar
  • Head: Remo 11" LC Smooth
  • Tuners: Covered guitar-style
    Inlay: Dot
    Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
    Binding: Black ABS
    Brackets: 16
    Buttons: Black Plastic
    Hardware: Chrome-plated
    Tailpiece: Vintage Gold Tone
    Number of Frets: 19
    Nut Width: 1-3/16" bone
    Scale Length: 22.5"
    Weight: 3.4 lb.
    Tuning: CGDA
    Tuning (Alternate): GDAE
    Strings: .030w, .022w, .012, .009
    Strings (Alternate): .040w, .030w, .020w, .013
    Gig bag: Included
    Zero Glide Installed: Yes