Description
Gold Star GF-100JD J.D. Crowe Signature Bluegrass Album Banjo is a bluegrass resonator banjo built as a recreation of the prewar RB-3 that J.D. Crowe played on The Bluegrass Album. It has a no-hole, cast, machined flathead tone ring, a deep arch tapered wall resonator, a bound Santos rosewood fingerboard and Deluxe Gold Star 4:1 Pancake Planet tuners.
Specifications
| SKU | GF-100JD |
|---|---|
| Model | GF-100JD |
| Type | Bluegrass 5-string resonator banjo |
| History | Recreation of the prewar RB-3 played by J.D. Crowe on The Bluegrass Album |
| Neck | Traditional V-shaped with single truss rod |
| Resonator | Deep arch, tapered wall |
| Purfling | Period-correct twin purfling rings |
| Tuners | Deluxe Gold Star 4:1 Pancake Planets for precise easy tuning |
| Fingerboard | Bound Santos Rosewood |
| Tone Ring | No-hole, cast, machined flathead |
| Factory Strings | GHS PF140 – J.D. Crowe Signature Set – Stage 010 – .020 |
| Nut Material | Genuine Bone |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 1-1/4” |
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Common questions
What banjo is the Gold Star GF-100JD based on?
The Gold Star GF-100JD recreates the prewar RB-3 that J.D. Crowe played on The Bluegrass Album.
What tone ring does the Gold Star GF-100JD have?
The Gold Star GF-100JD has a no-hole, cast, machined flathead tone ring.
What neck shape does the Gold Star GF-100JD have?
The Gold Star GF-100JD has a traditional V-shaped neck with a single truss rod and a bound Santos rosewood fingerboard.
What tuners does the Gold Star GF-100JD have?
The Gold Star GF-100JD has Deluxe Gold Star 4:1 Pancake Planet tuners.
What strings come on the Gold Star GF-100JD?
The Gold Star GF-100JD comes with GHS PF140 J.D. Crowe Signature Set strings, Stage 010 to .020, and a 1-1/4” genuine bone nut.
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