BG-250FW

The BG-250FW is a NEW has all of the same great features found on the BG-250F model while offering a slightly wider fingerboard.  The nut width is 1-5/16” (standard BG-250F is 1-3/16”). We have had many requests over the years from players with larger hands (and fingers) to make a wider neck width under the nut, and we are now happy to include the BG-250FW as a standard model to the Gold Tone line.

The BG-250FW is the first professional 5 string banjo in our line. It is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original. In addition, we have added a maple neck to brighten the tone compared to the original mahogany necks and added a straightline tailpiece to provide extra downward pressure on the bridge creating even more volume. Features also include a bound rosewood fingerboard, a die cast one piece flange and 13” bound mahogany resonator, the new GT Master planetary tuners, a 3-ply Canadian maple rim, flat-top 20-hole bell brass tone ring, and a complete setup here at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida. For a no frills, straight ahead bluegrass banjo, the BG-250FW can not be beat for quality and tone.

Woods
Neck	Maple	Resonator	14" Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Bridge	Maple w/ Ebony Cap; 5/8"
Finishing Touches
Wood Finish	Vintage Brown	Fingerboard Inlay	Snowflake
Neck Binding	Celluloid	Body Binding	Celluloid
Parts & Hardware
Nut	Bone	Tuners	GT Master Planetary Tuners
Tailpiece	Straightline Tailpiece	Flange	One Piece Die Cast Zinc
Tone Ring	Bell Brass Tone Ring	Strings	GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010
Rim	3-Ply Canadian Maple	Plating	Chrome
Tension Hoop	Brass; Notched	Arm Rest	"Gold Tone" Engraved
Electronics
Pickup	Optional SMP+
Other Features & Options
Case Options	HD16 Hardshell Case; HPB Heavily Padded Gigbag	Other Options	Lefty / Capo Spikes
Dimensions
Scale	26 3/16"	Weight	13 lbs.
Nut Width	1-5/16"	Frets	22 Medium
Total Length	38-3/8"	Head Size	11" Remo High Crown Frosted
Suggested Retail Price: $1,320.00