Enter daily to win a Gold Tone ML-1 "Missing Link" banjo! Designed by Bela Fleck and Gold Tone, the ML-1 is a unique baritone banjo that is tuned to open C tuning in the lower octave. Watch the Missing Link demo video >
Features include a radiused ebony fingerboard with maple neck, 14" maple resonator, 12" rolled brass tone ring, engraved armrest, Zero Glide nut, and more. Hard shell case included. Retail price: $1699.99
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