GOLD TONE, located in Titusville, Florida was founded by Wayne and Robyn Rogers in 1993. Active folk musicians in the 70's and 80's, they opened Strings N' Things Music Center in 1978.
In 1993, Wayne designed the original TB-100 Travel Banjo and began manufacturing and distributing the "Traveler" by mail order. After a wonderful review by
Banjo Newsletter the TB-100 became very much in demand.
As the company grew, new innovations were combined with proven vintage designs. Dealers and customers continued to request quality banjos in a reasonable price range and soon GOLD TONE's collection included 5 strings, 6 strings, Banjitars, Mando Banjos, 4 strings, and even our renowned Banjo Bass.
At GOLD TONE, we are committed to providing you with a quality banjo at an affordable price. That means quality parts, professional design, tight fitting assembly, and an expert set up by real musicians.
Wayne continually strives for "MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK" in every design and all price points. He plays every instrument before shipment and verifies GOLD TONE'S commitment to great tone, superb set-up, and your musical satisfaction!
Compare and you'll find out why thousands of musicians are playing GOLD TONE Instruments
GOLD TONE ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Gold Tone prides itself in having wonderful endorsing artists who demonstrate the same musical quality that we strive to put into all our instruments.
Each month during 2009, we will be showcasing a different artist. We hope you take time to listen to their music, read about the instrument they endorse and enjoy some of their video performances.
The Artist of the Month is: Paul Roberts
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“Paul Roberts has become a wonderful ambassador of the cello banjo, and an enthusiastic proponent of beautifully unexpected world music arranged for the instrument, with considerable skill to match!”
Adam Hurt
Paul is a professional musician, composer, concert producer, music journalist, arts-in-education specialist, music therapist - and founder/director of Elation Center for the Arts, a nonprofit in Southwest Colorado dedicated to the preservation of traditional music and dance.
Beginning with classical music as a child, Paul crossed over to plucked string instruments, in his teens. His entrée into the music profession, in 1962, was as a performer and teacher of 5-string banjo.
The banjo has been Paul’s portal to a fascinating musical journey in plucked string instruments from around the world: sitar, oud, saz, charango, sarod, cittern, guitar, mandolin, mandocello and several types of banjos (tenor, clawhammer, bluegrass and cello).
Paul’s current interest is arranging and composing music for 4-string and 5-string cello banjos. He plays both the Gold Tone CEB-4 and CEB-5. “Cello banjos have a tonality all their own,” says Paul. “I really enjoy exploring musical topography on a banjo whose sound isn’t automatically identified as a banjo. To me, they sound like instruments from the past, which of course they are - but way beyond their history in America. In these instruments, I hear sounds of ancient cultures, waiting to come back to life.”
Paul’s musical partnership with his wife, Carla Roberts, began in 1974. Carla - a gifted vocalist, dancer and instrumentalist - plays marimba, cheng, recorders, harp, hammer dulcimer, banjo and dumbek. The Duos’ world music shows have been highly successful on the fine arts concert circuit, and they have performed world music programs in elementary schools for over a million children.
In the ‘60’s, Paul performed with Jon Landau who is Bruce Springsteen’s manager/producer, and Kate Taylor who is James Taylor’s singing sister.
Paul’s innovative work as a music therapist was formative in his perceptions about the profound health benefits of music.
In the Gold Tone family of musical instruments Paul Roberts can be found playing the 4 and 5-String Cello Banjos, Banjola, Dojo, IT-250 and PS-250.
Para Portal4 es una alegría muy especial que nos aceptasen, poseemos Weissenborn SM y Dobro Ron Ickes. Una maravilla poder tocar estos instrumentos, descubrirlos una odisea desde Canarias. Gracias.
Thank you for the friendship. Country music has changed so much over the years…it sounds more like pop instead. I keep it country. Received several email/comments from myspace friends/fans letting me know that In Their Eyes was their wedding song. I was honored to appear at my first myspace wedding to sing this song as their wedding song & their first dance. Check out my video Bare Huggin’. Stop by for a listen and if you would like to buy one of my CD’s, please visit coltebradley.net
HEY WE SURE DO APPRECIATE YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND TRULY THANK THE LORD FOR YOU. MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE IN JESUS CHRIST THE MOORE FAMILY
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Thank you thank you Goldtone for choosing me for Artist of the Month! It's very exciting and it's an honor to have been chosen. There are so many wonderful players in this community. I hope everyone enjoys the 7 songs I've selected. Some of it is very old, some is very new. Eric Van der Wyk aka "King Tet"
Hey there!! Thanks for the add!!! I hope that you enjoy my music=) I greatly appreciate the friendship and support=) You can also find me on Twitter!!! my url is: twitter.com/TiffanyWoodard ......Have a nice week and stop by anytime!!! -Tiffany Woodard
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
DEADHEADS GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY~ROOTSTAND~IFDAKAR,AND MORE! Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.
Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!
Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!
Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of family fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, kids parades, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night
