Gold Star Banjos

Flamed Maple - Sunburst GF-200 Introducing the newest member of the Gold Star family of professional-quality banjos...the GF-200 Flamed maple sunburst! This instrument represents the culmination of years of development involving the re-issue of the legendary banjos of the late 1970's and 1980's. All the flamed maple is hand-selected, and the parts have been upgraded to assure that this instrument not only sounds amazing but looks incredible too. So if you are looking for that true pre-war sound in a banjo that is sure to attract a lot of attention, the GF-200 is the instrument for you. Select flamed maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard Select flamed maple resonator, with pre-war style deep-arch, tapered-wall Triple-ply binding on fingeboard and resonator Hand-cut pearl inlays in the traditional "Hearts and Flowers" pattern Deluxe "Gold Star" engraved tuners with solid m-o-p buttons Pre-war alloy, cast tone ring Ebony peghead overlay Polished ebony truss rod cover CD-1535 Deluxe wood hard-shell case with Green crushed velvet silk lining Shop adjusted List Price: $1995.00

Flamed Maple - Sunburst GF-300FE Like the GF-200 above but with "premium" appointments. Select flamed maple neck with ebony fingerboard Select flamed maple resonator, with pre-war style deep-arch, tapered-wall Triple-ply binding on fingeboard and resonator Hand-cut M.O.P inlays in the traditional "Flying Eagle" pattern Gold-plated hardware Deluxe "Gold Star" engraved tuners with solid m-o-p buttons Pre-war alloy, cast tone ring Ebony peghead overlay Polished ebony truss rod cover CD-1535 Deluxe wood hard-shell case with Green crushed velvet silk lining Shop adjusted List Price: $2495.00

Gold Star Mahogany - Flying Eagle GF-100FE Most banjo players agree that the ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. To meet this demand and to offer it at a price any player could afford, Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's. Ever since these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's due to costly maufacturing methods in Japan, they have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. It's 2005 and the new Gold Star GF-100FE (Flying Eagle)is back and better than ever before. With close to 25 years to improve these already legendary instruments, we are sure you will agree that these banjos are the best value available on the market today! Select mahogany neck Bound mahogany resonator with inlaid double concentric rings Cast Bell Bronze Tone Ring Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim Double coordinator rods Single piece die-cast flange Triple nickel-plated hardware Presto Talpiece P-142 geared fifth peg P-140 geared planetary tuners Hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays carfully laid out in the "Flying Eagle" pattern on both the ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay Deluxe re-issue Gold Star hardshell case Shop Adjusted List Price: $1695.00

Gold Star Mahogany - Wreath GF-100W Most banjo players agree that the ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. To meet this demand and to offer it at a price any player could afford, Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's. Ever since these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's due to costly maufacturing methods in Japan, they have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. It's 2005 and the new Gold Star GF-100W (Wreath)is back and better than ever before. Each instrument has that same great tone that banjos players like Tom Adams are looking for. Select mahogany neck Bound mahogany resonator with inlaid double concentric rings Cast Bell Bronze Tone Ring Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim Double coordinator rods Single piece die-cast flange Triple nickel-plated hardware Presto Talpiece P-142 geared fifth peg P-140 geared planetary tuners Hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays carfully laid out in the "Wreath" pattern on both the ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay Deluxe re-issue Gold Star hardshell case Shop Adjusted List Price: $1695.00

Gold Star Mahogany - Hearts and Flowers GF-100HF Most banjo players agree that the ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. To meet this demand and to offer it at a price any player could afford, Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's. Ever since these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's due to costly maufacturing methods in Japan, they have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. It's 2005 and the new Gold Star GF-100HF (Hearts and Flowers)is back and better than ever before. With close to 25 years to improve these already legendary instruments, we are sure you will agree that these banjos are the best value available on the market today! Select mahogany neck Bound mahogany resonator with inlaid double concentric rings Cast Bell Bronze Tone Ring Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim Double coordinator rods Single piece die-cast flange Triple nickel-plated hardware Presto Talpiece P-142 geared fifth peg P-140 geared planetary tuners Hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays carfully laid out in the "Hearts and Flowers" pattern on both the ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay Deluxe re-issue Gold Star hardshell case Shop Adjusted List Price: $1695.00

Gold Star Mahogany - GF-85 After a ten year hiatus, Gold Star banjos are back and represent quality and value more than ever. With older models fast becoming collectors items, the New GF-85's Pre-War sound and flathead design will assure it will be added to the list! Three-ply rock maple rim Traditional Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and double cut headstock Rosewood fingerboard with medium nickel-silver frets Beautiful mother-of-pearl, Gold Star script and style 3 inlay pattern Single piece die-cast resonator flange 20-hole flathead-style tone ring Deluxe mahogany resonator P-140 Planetary tuners (4) P-142 Geared fifth-peg (1) P-118 Old Presto tailpiece P-104 armrest Deluxe maple bridge All hardware is triple-nickel plated Shop adjusted List Price: $1395.00