{"product_id":"gold-tone-ac-12a-a-scale-acoustic-composite-5-string-openback-banjo-12","title":"Gold Tone AC-12A A-Scale Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo - 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt on the same pot assembly as the full-size AC-12, the Gold Tone AC-12A sports a shorter 23.5-inch scale length that’s perfect for “A” tuning. This banjo’s combination of an open-back design, 12-inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a rich, mellow tone not often found on traditional bluegrass banjos. Moreover, the rosewood-topped-nato neck’s old-school frailing scoop allows players to pick much farther up the neck than usual without bumping into the frets or fingerboard. And while the AC-12A is an excellent choice for the player on a budget, it doesn’t skimp out on functionality — the vintage style clamshell tailpiece, covered guitar-style tuners, ZeroGlide nut, and coordinator rod design ensure exceptional performance and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-inch rim provides a warm, mellow response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s your first banjo or your fifth, one of the first specs to consider is the \u003cspan\u003ebanjo racks is the size of the instrument’s rim. While an 11-inch rim may be standard in the world of bluegrass, the AC-12A’s 12-inch rim provides a warmer, fuller response with quite a bit more bass than an 11-inch rim. Paired with the open-back design, the AC-12A is particularly adept at old-time frailing (clawhammer) styles or for solo vocal accompaniment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour new clawhammer companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its open back to its warm, woody tone, just about every element of the AC-12A is fine tuned for clawhammer banjo. The wide 12-inch rim is a perfect fit for any clawhammer or old time player for its deep, full projection. And while the composite rim may not be composed of traditional wood, it delivers the same laid-back and rounded-over response required in clawhammer and old-time banjo applications. Finally, and most importantly, the AC-12A’s rosewood-topped-nato neck sports a deep frailing scoop at the end of the fingerboard to give clawhammer players plenty of room to maneuver their fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort 23.5-inch scale length is perfect for “A” tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-back design is ideal for old-time and clawhammer styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-inch composite rim with Remo LC Renaissance head delivers a warm, mellow tone with enhanced low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNato neck topped with a sleek rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrailing scoop offers easy picking further up the neck — perfect for clawhammer and old-time players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinator rods and vintage-style clamshell tailpiece combine vintage looks with modern functionality and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered guitar-style tuners ensure excellent tuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eType: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eAcoustic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eString Type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eNumber of Strings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eBody Style: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eOpen Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eColor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eSatin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e12\" Remo LC Renaissance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eComposite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eNato\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eDots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eNumber of Frets: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e23.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eNut Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eZeroGlide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e1.4375\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eBridge Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eTuners: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eCovered\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eHardware: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eStrings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e.010, .012, .015p, .024w, .010p\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eCase Included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eGig Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gold Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744296112207,"sku":"AC-12A","price":679.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/1-front_63e5165c-6e2b-49b4-a0cb-30be448d3c7e.jpg?v=1743692828","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/gold-tone-ac-12a-a-scale-acoustic-composite-5-string-openback-banjo-12","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}