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  • BC-350 (Bob Carlin 350)
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BC-350 (Bob Carlin 350)

See which artists are playing this: Bob Carlin, Chuck Levy

At the 2004 IBMA show, Bob Carlin and Wayne met to discuss the possibilities of a signature model 12" banjo. The basic features requested by Bob were a 12" pot, scooped fingerboard, specific neck dimensions and brass tone ring. These features where previously only found on a banjo retailing for $1200 or above. Bob personally made a trip to our Florida factory for the designing. For two days, Wayne and Bob discussed every possible spec and tested prototypes. Every detail was fine tuned. In order to complete the project, Gold Tone would invest in all new 12" tooling (a significant expense) to assure perfectly fitted parts. A year later we introduced.... the Gold Tone Bob Carlin Signature Model BC-350!

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Hi Bob,

I am now the proud owner of a BC-350 I emailed you a few weeks ago and you kindly replied so I just had to tell you!  It sounds great even when I'm playing!  There is not a lot of choice in Australia.  I see you have played a Eucalypt banjo over here but as far as bang for the buck I am very pleased and have your lessons on banjo hangout.
Thanks again, 

Alan Alstonville
NSW
- Alan Alstonville
New South Wales

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