Detail 01
24-3/4 in. scale length
The description identifies this as a shortened scale for easier fingering.
Product detailSKU #1500000271990
Gold ToneCEB-4 Marcy Marxer Signature-Series Cello Banjo With Case Vintage Brown
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A four-string cello banjo with CGDA tuning, a shortened 24-3/4 in. scale, and a 14 in. pot for a low banjo voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking lead and accompaniment roles on a cello banjo
- Mandolin, mandola, cello, or viola players
- Players who prefer high-tension nylon strings and a shortened scale
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a pickup to be included
- Players seeking a standard five-string banjo setup
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.
Detail 02
CGDA tuning
The instrument is tuned in fifths.
Detail 03
14 in. pot with rolled brass tone ring
The description associates this construction with strong, clear low notes.
Detail 04
High-tension nylon strings
The description characterizes them as punchy and dynamic while easy on the fingertips.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is tuned CGDA in fifths.
- 02The instrument uses four high-tension nylon strings.
- 03A hard case is included.
- 04A left-handed model is available.
- 05Pickup is optional.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the CEB-4 tuned?
CGDA, in fifths.
02How many strings does it have?
Four high-tension nylon strings.
03Does it include a case?
Yes, a hard case is included.
04Is a left-handed version available?
Yes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 16
- Number of Strings
- .040 .030w .042w .054w
- Scale Length
- 24-3/4"
2 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap Tuners: GT Master Planets Inlay: Weymann Vintage Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable Tone Ring: Rolled Brass Rim: 3-Ply 14" Pot Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Binding: White ABS Brackets: 32 Buttons: C-Style Hardware: Nickel Plated Pickups: Optional Tailpiece: 4-String Straightline Armrest: "Hot Dog" Head: 14" Renaissance Number of Frets: 16 Nut Width: 1-9/16" Bone Scale Length: 24-3/4" Weight: 8 lbs. Tuning: CGDA Strings: .040 .030w .042w .054w Hard Case: Included Left-Handed Available: Yes
- Color Finish
- Vintage Brown
29 detailsOther
- Inlay
- Weymann Vintage
- Number of Frets
- 16
- Pickups
- Optional
- Left-Handed Available
- Yes
- Brackets
- 32
- Tier
- new
- Tone Ring
- Rolled Brass
- Hardware
- Nickel Plated
- Hard Case
- Included
- Finish
- Vintage Brown
- Nut Width
- 1-9/16" Bone
- Binding
- White ABS
- Category Source
- detail
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Tuners
- GT Master Planets
- Armrest
- "Hot Dog"
- Head
- 14" Renaissance
- Tailpiece
- 4-String Straightline
- Korena Special
- false
- Truss Rod
- Two-Way Adjustable
- Tension Hoop
- Notched Brass
- Strings
- .040 .030w .042w .054w
- Weight
- 8 lbs.
- Tuning
- CGDA
- Scale Length
- 24-3/4"
- Rim
- 3-Ply 14" Pot
- Buttons
- C-Style
- Source Id
- site51500000271990
- Bridge
- Maple with Ebony Cap
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