- Description
- Features
Gold Tone CEB-5 5-String Cello Banjo
The 4-string cello banjo was originally used in turn-of-the-century banjo orchestras. Now it has been redefined as a 5-string in the Gold Tone CEB 5 Cello Banjo. Tuned an octave lower than standard 5-string, it can be used for classical style, or in a variety of tunings for unique voicings.
The 14” open-back body is very loud and the brass tone ring extends its punchy tone. The shortened 24 3/4" scale makes fingering easy. It uses nylon high-tension classical strings. Attractive fingerboard and headstock inlays add to the classic turn-of-the-century appearance. Other features include 3-ply tone rim, 32 brackets, armrest and deluxe archtop hard shell case.
We like the CEB 5 Cello Banjo because the sound is totally unique. Sure, you could use it to sound like “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” played at 33 1/3 rpm. But far from a low-octave novelty, the CEB 5’s deep, haunting voice will spark your creativity.
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 GT Master Planetary Tuners
- 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" Pot, 3-ply rim
- Tension Hoop Brass
- Frets Medium
- Case Options Deluxe Archtop 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 GT Master Planetary Tuners
- 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" Pot, 3-ply rim
- Tension Hoop Brass
- Frets Medium
- Case Options Deluxe Archtop Hardshell Case
Dimensions:
- Scale 24 3/4"
- Weight 8 lbs
- Nut Width 40mm
- Head size 14” Remo Rennaisance, Fiberskyn High Collar
