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Jan 21, 2025 - 11:06:01 PM
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9 posts since 1/21/2025

I found this on FB marketplace and actually got it crackhead cheap. Didn't realize what I had until I got home really.




 

Jan 22, 2025 - 1:10:37 AM
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28473 posts since 6/25/2005

It appears to be a Vietnamese neck on a Gold Tone pot. If the neck is functional you have a nice old-time banjo, but of course not as valuable or well-made as one with the right neck.

Jan 22, 2025 - 3:08:58 AM
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3190 posts since 2/4/2013

I assure you that you have a keeper.

Jan 22, 2025 - 5:17:19 AM
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2497 posts since 5/19/2018

Always love a good score that makes one happy. Congrats. Play it in good health and enjoy.

Jan 22, 2025 - 6:59:52 AM
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6172 posts since 5/29/2011

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Originally posted by Bill Rogers

It appears to be a Vietnamese neck on a Gold Tone pot. If the neck is functional you have a nice old-time banjo, but of course not as valuable or well-made as one with the right neck.


The stylized S on the peghead makes me think it is a Samick neck on a Gold Tone Tube-a-Phone pot. Either way, you got it cheap so you have a decent player, just not a collector's item. 

Jan 22, 2025 - 7:30:56 AM
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9 posts since 1/21/2025

That's what I was thinking too after I realized it was a Gold Tone body. Anyway I got it and a Gold Tone hardcase for $150. I love the tone. Plays easy too. I wasn't sure if it was really a GT. Just needed a little more experienced eyes. Thank yall very much

Jan 22, 2025 - 8:14:18 AM

233 posts since 4/7/2010

For 150 bucks, wow!

Jan 22, 2025 - 9:11:44 AM
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picker5

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174 posts since 9/4/2011

Yup, a Samick neck. My Samick F5 mandoclone has the same logo.

Jan 22, 2025 - 2:00:27 PM
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9 posts since 1/21/2025

Yes Sir. I did a little research but couldn't find this (what I thought was a Sammik) anywhere. Could only find artist series with that neck on it. It's got some nice carvings on the heel and headstock. It had taken a little damage to the neck undamaged pot. Originally I was going to strip it and use the hardware for a pot that my uncle built for me. But then I played it. Damage wasn't near as bad as I expected. Guy was a craftsman and had professionally fixed it himself. Did an awesome job. I had the darn thing 2 weeks before I really had time to break it out and give it the real good once over. That's when I noticed the Gold Tone sticker and serial number inside the pot. I almost peed myself. I was like...no way this guy's bottom dollar would be $150. Brand new GT hardshell case with the key even. I'm poor so I've been learning on a couple old beaters. I'm shickled titless to have it.

Jan 22, 2025 - 2:35:29 PM
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101 posts since 5/28/2010

". . . what I thought was a Sammik."

Be sure you spell l it correctly: Samick . . . should turn up some results.

Jan 24, 2025 - 3:19:10 PM
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62879 posts since 12/14/2005

Happy for you!! 

If I was Planetary Emperor, EVERYBODY would have a better banjo than they think they deserve. Especially poor girls.
And if they were shickled titless, I'd recommend a loose flannel shirt. cheeky

Jan 25, 2025 - 4:40:09 AM
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459 posts since 6/15/2006

Congrats. It is an OT-800 pot, as we can see. I have tried one and it was absolutely teriffic. Wether one likes gold tones is a matter of taste, but for sound, I think it is one of the best pots you can find. It is extra deep and with a tubaphone ring, and with a good setup it is close to unbeatable. I have five good banjos (two of them homemade), but (unfortunately) this one beats them, and if I was not married, I think I soon would have six. I do not know where the neck comes from, but if it works, you have a killer machine. See the wideo where Brad Kolodny tells about it and plays it. I love banjos with deep pots, but unfortunately they are not made by so many. Steen

Edited by - steen on 01/25/2025 04:41:48

Jan 25, 2025 - 11:12:36 AM

9 posts since 1/21/2025

I'm thinking of ordering an original neck just to get it back right. But the neck that's on it now is awesome itself. I've since dismantled it and reassembled it and set it up. This thing is a BEAST. Can't understand where the negative reviews come from. I'm with Steen. One of the best sounding pots I've played. But I am kinda newbie but I've played a few high end instruments and it's just as good or better than almost all I've played. But hell....for $150 I feel like I owe someone some money.

Jan 25, 2025 - 1:32:36 PM
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459 posts since 6/15/2006

"Gold Tone OT-800 Demo Brad Kolodner". Hear about it and listen to it :). Steen.

Jan 25, 2025 - 5:44:50 PM
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2614 posts since 2/9/2007

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Originally posted by PrettyMoney

I'm thinking of ordering an original neck just to get it back right. But the neck that's on it now is awesome itself. I've since dismantled it and reassembled it and set it up. This thing is a BEAST. Can't understand where the negative reviews come from. I'm with Steen. One of the best sounding pots I've played. But I am kinda newbie but I've played a few high end instruments and it's just as good or better than almost all I've played. But hell....for $150 I feel like I owe someone some money.


If that neck works for you, why change it?  The OE replacement might not suit you as well.  

Jan 26, 2025 - 7:50:13 PM
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4191 posts since 5/1/2003

I’m my experience the Samick name is a bit higher quality than the run of the mill Korean parts.
I hope you don’t get shickled to the max!

Jan 27, 2025 - 5:41:28 AM
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62879 posts since 12/14/2005

Since a hardshell case can easily run $119 and up, you got a nice enough case for $120, and a VERY nice banjo for less than the price of taking four kids to a fast food joint for supper.

I agree with ^^ that, since it sounds good and plays well, there is no point in putting on any other neck.

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