{"product_id":"gold-tone-ac-mini-acoustic-composite-5-string-mini-banjo-black","title":"Gold Tone AC-MINI Acoustic Composite 5 String Mini Banjo (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tone hits it out of the park again with the mini version of the company’s AC banjos: the AC-Mini acoustic composite mini banjo. Though small, the AC-Mini boasts maximum power and projection through its 8-inch Remo head and durable composite rim. Thanks to its shortened body and 19.75-inch shortened scale, the AC-Mini sings with a voice that’s the best of both worlds between a ukulele and a banjo. This miniature banjo is excellent for kids and makes a great traveling companion for seasoned banjoists — or simply a foray into new banjo tone possibilities. The Gold Tone AC-Mini is tuned to standard Open G banjo tuning, which allows kids to easily graduate to normal-size banjos later. What’s more, you’ll enjoy the feel that the nato neck and rosewood fingerboard bring to fretting chords and pickin’ lines. Additional features like sealed guitar-style tuners, Gold Tone’s Zero Glide nut, and No Knot tailpiece contribute to another fantastic culmination of Gold Tone engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Zero Glide nut system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Zero Glide nut system might look like a traditional zero fret at first glance, this revolutionary system combines the strengths of both a standard nut and a zero fret into one cutting-edge piece of hardware! The Zero Glide system, like a typical zero fret, replaces the takeoff point of your open string with a fret. Why? Apart from requiring far less precision cutting and setup work than a regular nut, Zero Glide reduces string contact in the nut by 93% for minimum binding and maximum tuning stability. Moreover, as the Zero Glide’s zero fret is directly embedded into the nut instead of the fingerboard, it requires no modification to swap it out with a regular nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly durable 8-inch composite rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the AC-Mini’s warmth comes directly from its 8-inch composite rim, giving you a mellowed-out tone that particularly suits clawhammer and old-time playing styles. Mated with that rim is a top-quality 8-inch Remo LC Frosted head complete with 10 brackets. The composite rim’s natural resistance to fluctuations in temperature and humidity means you’ll need to adjust it far less often than a traditional wooden rim — a must-have quality for banjo players seeking a rock-solid travel instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlim nato neck for playing comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re seeking a slim neck for your student or you simply prefer a fast-feeling profile, the AC-Mini’s sleek nato neck is sure to please. Next, it’s topped with a beautiful slab of traditional rosewood for a smooth, elegant feel that’s easy on your fingers. Finally, the headstock is home to a set of guitar-style covered tuners — preferable to traditional planetary tuners for players making their way over from the 6-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA miniature version of Gold Tone’s acclaimed AC banjo series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-string resonator banjo with standard banjo tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort scale at 19.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty composite rim is extremely stable and delivers a warm, rounded-over tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-quality Remo LC Frosted 8-inch head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim nato neck with a sleek rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero Glide nut improves playability and intonation, especially on the first few frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinator rod to easily adjust your setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable sealed guitar-style tuners\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: S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eteel\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\"\u003eResonator\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\"\u003e8\" Remo LC Frosted\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\"\u003eABS Composite\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\"\u003e20\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\"\u003e19.75\"\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\"\u003e1.25\"\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 with Ebony Cap\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\"\u003eSealed, Guitar-style\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-plated\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\"\u003eGold Tone: 0.013, 0.016, 0.022w, 0.030w, 0.013\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":42744319115343,"sku":"AC-MINI","price":629.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/1-front_AC-Mini.jpg?v=1743693949","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/gold-tone-ac-mini-acoustic-composite-5-string-mini-banjo-black","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}