- Description
- Features
Gold Tone CEB-4 Marcy Marxer Signature Cello Banjo
The 4-string cello banjo, originally used in turn-of-the-century banjo orchestras, gets a new look and design with the Gold Tone CEB-4, designed for folk and traditional specialist Marcy Marxer. Tuned in fifths (CGDA—same as a cello), the CEB-4 allows mandolinists, cellists, violin or viola players to play immediately.
The 14" body is very loud, even without a resonator, and the brass tone ring extends its punchy tone. The shortened 24 3/4" scale makes fingering easy, especially since the wider neck uses nylon high-tension classical strings. The headstock and inlays are based on early serpentine designs. Additional features include a three-ply rim, 32 brackets and arm rest. The neck and rims are finished in a medium walnut stain. The CEB-4 includes a deluxe archtop hard shell case.
Why We Like Gold Tone Banjos
We know a comparable, traditional American banjo would cost a lot more—if you could find one. The Gold Tone lets you get that same traditional look at a much more affordable price. Well made and carefully set up, great tone and playability, we think Gold Tone offers real value.
Features
- Neck Maple (w/ double coordinator rods)
- Fingerboard Ebony
- Bridge Maple w/ ebony cap
- Finish Vintage Mahogany
- Binding Cream Celluloid
- Fingerboard Inlay Weymann Vintage
- Headstock Inlay Weymann Vintage
- Neck Binding Cream Celluloid
- Nut Bone
- Tuners Square-covered guitar style
- Tailpiece Adjustable Straightline
- Strings Nylon, High Tension Classical Guitar 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd
- Plating Chrome
- Armrest Paramount-style armrest
- Tone Ring Bell Brass
- Rim 14" maple Pot, 3-ply rim
- Tension Hoop Brass
- Frets Medium
- Case Options Deluxe Arched Hardshell Case
- Scale 24 3/4"
- Weight 8 lbs
- Nut Width 40mm
- Head size 14” Remo Rennaisance, Fiberskyn High Collar
Features
- Neck Maple (w/ double coordinator rods)
- Fingerboard Ebony
- Bridge Maple w/ ebony cap
- Finish Vintage Mahogany
- Binding Cream Celluloid
- Fingerboard Inlay Weymann Vintage
- Headstock Inlay Weymann Vintage
- Neck Binding Cream Celluloid
- Nut Bone
- Tuners Square-covered guitar style
- Tailpiece Adjustable Straightline
- Strings Nylon, High Tension Classical Guitar 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd
- Plating Chrome
- Armrest Paramount-style armrest
- Tone Ring Bell Brass
- Rim 14" maple Pot, 3-ply rim
- Tension Hoop Brass
- Frets Medium
- Case Options Deluxe Arched Hardshell Case
- Scale 24 3/4"
- Weight 8 lbs
- Nut Width 40mm
- Head size 14” Remo Rennaisance, Fiberskyn High Collar
