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Gold ToneBC-350/L Bob Carlin Left-Handed Banjo Natural

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Gold Tone BC-350/L Bob Carlin Left-Handed Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A left-handed Bob Carlin model banjo with a 12-inch three-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, scooped ebony fingerboard, and nickel-plated hardware.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Left-handed players seeking the stated Bob Carlin-specified features
  • Players who want a scooped ebony fingerboard
  • Players looking for a banjo set up in Gold Tone's Florida shop

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Right-handed players
  • Buyers who require a pickup to be included

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gold Tone BC-350/L Bob Carlin Left-Handed Banjo Natural construction detail

Detail 01

12 in. three-ply maple rim

The pot is stated as a 12-inch, three-ply maple construction.

Detail 02

Rolled brass tone ring

The tone ring material and construction are listed as rolled brass.

Detail 03

Scooped ebony fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard includes a scoop.

Detail 04

Nickel-plated hardware

Metal parts are described as nickel-plated for durability.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is the left-handed version.
  2. 02The listed pickup is optional.
  3. 03The stated tuning is GDGBD.
  4. 04The instrument has an 18-fret, 26-3/16-inch scale neck.
Gold Tone BC-350/L Bob Carlin Left-Handed Banjo Natural close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this the left-handed model?

Yes. The product title and description identify it as the left-handed version.

02Does it include a pickup?

A pickup is listed as optional.

03What tuning is listed?

GDGBD.

04Who is this model associated with?

The BC-350/L is a Bob Carlin model, with features and dimensions stated as being per his specifications.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsPlayability
Number of Frets
18
Number of Strings
.011 .013 .016 .024w .011
Scale Length
26-3/16"
2 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Ebony Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap Tuners: GT Master Planets Inlay: Dot & Star Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable Tone Ring: Rolled Brass Rim: 12" 3-Ply Maple Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Binding: Black ABS Brackets: 26 Buttons: C-Style Hardware: Nickel Plated Pickups: Optional Tailpiece: No-Knot Armrest: "Hot Dog" Head: 12" HC Renaissance Number of Frets: 18 Nut Width: 1-3/8" Bone Scale Length: 26-3/16" Weight: 6.5 lb. Tuning: GDGBD Strings: .011 .013 .016 .024w .011
Color Finish
Natural Gloss
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51500000270984

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