Gold Tone AC-Traveler Travel-Scale Composite 5-String Banjo with Gig Bag

The Gold Tone AC-Traveler is an A-scale, short-neck 5-string banjo designed for musicians who need a compact, durable, and travel-friendly instrument without sacrificing playability or tone. Based on the popular AC-1 design, this model features a lightweight composite rim and reduced scale length, making it easy to transport and comfortable to play for extended periods. Its rugged construction handles changing environments well, making it ideal for travel, outdoor playing, beach sessions, casual practice, and younger or smaller-handed players. Each instrument is professionally set up in Titusville, Florida, and includes a protective gig bag for convenient portability.

A-Scale Short Neck Design

The 23-1/2 inch scale length shortens the reach between frets, reducing hand fatigue and making chord shapes easier to form. This A-scale design allows players to use chord transposition while maintaining familiar banjo tuning relationships.

Lightweight Travel-Size Construction

Weighing only 4 lbs., the AC-Traveler's compact body and reduced weight make it easy to carry, pack, and store, making it an excellent choice for traveling musicians or casual players.

Durable Composite Rim

The 11-inch composite rim provides excellent durability and resistance to humidity and temperature changes, helping the banjo maintain stability and performance in varying environments.

Maple Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard

The maple neck offers strength and stability, while the rosewood fingerboard delivers smooth fretting and a comfortable playing surface. Dot and star inlays provide clear visual position markers.

Professional Hardware and Components

Features include chrome-plated hardware, a vintage-style tailpiece, a maple bridge with ebony cap, an 11-inch Remo LC frosted head, and a flat-bar tension hoop for balanced tone and dependable tuning stability.

Smooth Tuning Performance

Covered guitar-style tuners ensure smooth, accurate tuning and long-term reliability, supported by a ZeroGlide nut with a 1-1/4 inch width for consistent string spacing and improved sustain.

Adjustable Neck Support

A two-way adjustable truss rod allows fine adjustments to neck relief, helping maintain optimal playability over time.

Protective Gig Bag Included

Comes with a fitted gig bag for safe storage and easy transport. A hard case is available separately.