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Gold Tone CC-Banjitar w/ pickup & case - VGC - $600 (Crandon)
400 E. Elm St., #37 near Prospect
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* The arched-top bridge has been replaced with a flat-top bridge. This is for strumming like a rhythm guitar, instead of finger-picking like a banjo.
* The mounting points for the resonator have been upgraded. They originally were brass screw sockets pinned in place by wooden blocks, attached to the resonator's inner side of the rim using staples. One fell off, so I upgraded them all using carpenter's wood glue. I left the staples in the wood, but applied the glue behind the blocks. It's now more secure than when the factory made it.
* The factory finish of the inner surface of the resonator was extremely rough, with sharp little points all over it. That's been lightly sanded to achieve a smooth finish. It's no longer scratchy, and I believe it propagates the sound better.
* The pickup was delivered in a separate box. I drilled the hole for the socket, mounted the socket, installed the pickup onto the rod inside the banjitar, and wired it up. IMO, it works well now, although once in a while I have to monkey with the plug for proper contact when I first plug it in (but not after). I would have rated this banjitar's condition as "Very good", Craig's List didn't have that option in their drop-down condition list. But, I consider it to be closer to "Excellent", than simply "Good" - so, that's the choice I used.
* It's currently strung using extra light gauge Elixir electric guitar strings. I like their sound and playing characteristics.
* I mounted a pick holder onto the back side of the headstock.
* I purchased a high quality foam padded guitar case with backstraps, instead of a regular banjo case. This provided several pockets with zippers, for carrying things (which regular banjo cases lack). I also think it's less likely to tip over, when set standing on end. I stabilize the banjitar inside the case by tucking in a couple of small towels to the sides of it. To the best of my knowledge, these cases are no longer availabe - but, if you don't want the case, I'm willing to drop the price $50.
* I tracked down and purchased adapters, so I could use a high quality guitar strap instead of a banjo strap. That just gave me a greater selection of patterns and styles of straps. If you want it, we can just leave the strap on the banjitar when you buy it.
* The list price of this instrument at Gold Tone, is $229.99 more than I'm asking for (list price is $829.99, as of 07/18/2025) and at that price only comes with a gig bag, instead of an actual case. Here's a link to the Gold Tone website page for this banjitar:
https://www.goldtonemusicgroup.com/goldtone/instruments/cc-banjitar?srsltid=AfmBOorpb7QlPixvsS-HIhSKEAzJa0Fr5oHL4-jb198pHC23hT1mF9Ou
The reason I'm selling it, is because my musical interests have changed. I'm focusing on playing flute and clarinet, instead of guitars.
This sale is "as is", cash only, and no returns.