CC-OT

The Cripple Creek CC-0T is Gold Tone’s recommended entry level openback banjo.  A world above the standard CC-50 model, the CC-0T comes in a complete package designed to learn clawhammer style banjo.  They sound and play to way a real openback banjo should!  The banjo includes a maple neck, scooped rosewood fingerboard with 5th string capo spike, a Fiberskyn banjo head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega-style armrest, vintage Fairbanks headstock design, and geared tuners.  The package also includes a gig bag, a banjo strap, and the popular Bob Carlin Instructional DVD where he discusses the fundamentals of clawhammer banjo techniques and teaches several traditional songs with tablature.  With a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, the CC-0T is durable, has low string action, and is a pleasure to learn on!

FAQ

Who can learn clawhammer?
Virtually anybody with this package. Bluegrassers, guitarists, folk singers, kids ages 8+,  baby boomers, entire families, and college students.
Have you heard the buzz? Old-Time is the new Punk!

How easy is it to play Old-Time?
Clawhammer (also known as frailing or down-picking) is extraordinarily easy to learn (easier than bluegrass).  With  a few days of practice you will be playing timeless traditional songs.

Who's going to teach me?
The OT packag ecomes with an instructional DVD by Old-Time Banjo Master Bob Carlin. Even those without previous experience will be able to play instantly.

How will I learn to take care of my banjo?
The DVD includes a session with Gold Tone founder and president Wayne Rogers on banjo set-up and maintenance.

What if I want to play in different keys?
The CC-OT comes with a 5th string capo spike and instructions on how to jam.

What do I do after learning the basics?
Don't worry, we've got you covered! The Gold Tone "Pick Up Your Banjo" DVD repertoire series shows you in detail how to learn common jam tunes. Each volume features a different artist presenting 15 tunes. learn from Bob Carlin and other Old Time masters.

What else do I need to get started?
Nothing!
This package includes a banjo, gigbag, strap, capo spike, and instructional video. The only ingredient missing is you!

hello. i just received my old time[cc-ot] open back banjo from... i am really impressed, especially with the sounds. also the extras like scouped frailing, old time looking banjo head[ gives old time sound] and especially the double rods which usually are on the more expensive instruments. for the price this cannot be beat. thanks for offering this kind of package for the beginner. james black - James Black

Mr. Rogers, Last fall I finally decided to attempt a lifelong dream of learning to play the banjo. Trouble was, I knew nothing about them, and was too scared even to strum the models on display in local music stores. Finally, I took the plunge and ordered the Gold Tone CC-OT from.... I simply took a chance on this model because it looked old-timey to me. The gig bag, strap, and instructional video made it a very attractive package. Six months later I can make some music, thanks to the video, some other learning resources, and a lot of practicing. Well I finally made it back to the music store, and this time had the guts to actually sit down and try playing the many different open-back banjos they had on display. Beginner models by other manufacturers, similarly priced to the CC-OT, had noticeably poorer quality construction. They looked and felt cheap. Also I tried several used and new instruments priced much higher than the CC-OT. The tone of these other instruments disappointed me. Most sounded very dull and subdued, whereas the CC-OT sound has a nice, bright ring to it. I left the store feeling very satisfied that the CC-OT is a great instrument for the price - - and I’m very happy to stick with this banjo, for now, anyway! Sincerely, Eric Young - Eric Young