Box opening of the Gold tone AC-FL1. My first fretless Banjo / clawhammer banjo

My first ever fretless banjo. It’s going to tough to learn it but I know my skills, ohhh it’s going to be a great journey.
Check out this great banjo from Gold tone AC-FL1.

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Excellent sharing my friend😊I’ve Subscribed!

[@jeancaunce21]

Well you took to that fretless like a duck to water. Excellent!

[@clawhammerchris]

It sounds good, Paul! I love your fretless banjo outfit.

[@Anna-ce6od]

It sounds you should start teaching lessons it would be nice cuz I could sure learn from you I picked up a banjo and taught myself and I'm 62 years old

[@librandy77]

That’s because you are brilliant I am so impressed… for you only I will one day make a lessens video for you because of your inspiration…. Mad cool…🪕🪕🪕

[@ppalaver]

I've been wanting to pick up a banjo myself, if Lion started putting out lessons I'd just have to take the venture

[@KenneyCmusic]

Very nice. You make it sound great. I have the AC-1, and I love it. I would love to have a fretless one too.

[@irishpsalteri]

That is so interesting, you can really hear the difference, especially in the slides.

[@TheRamsberg]

One of the neatest things about fretless instruments, is that they have the capacity to free one from the strict 12 note western chromatic scale. Opening up mountains of so called "microtonal" options, as to the exact pitch of the notes used. Which, can give an entirely different feel to an otherwise typical or standard scale of notes. The Arabic maqam system of notes is one which could be experimented with on a fretless banjo, they have dozens upon dozens of systems which use the "in between notes" on fretless instruments. I hope you have loads of fun with it!!!

[@Mallchad]

This is cool but it isn't as interesting as you think because lute-like instruments are already free of the chromatic system due to bend whammys and mutes. gives you basically every note you could ever ask for

[@TheRamsberg]

I certainly see your point and perspective there, and that does make sense. I see a tremendous difference in being able to seamlessly slide a note, or select notes both up and down, where as with whammys it's mainly down, and bends, it's up. They can end up in the same place, but approach from totally different directions, with a variance in difficulty for aspects of them each. Forming a full "all strings" chord with a fretless instrument is very difficult, shifting notes up and down, rather easy! With a fretted instrument, those eases and difficulties are reversed. It's all about priorities of the player and that's player's style and embedded experience/willingness to engage with a different, and new(or ancient) system. @@Mallchad

[@gelidsoul]

Man, the nylon sounds so good. Something about the nylon has always felt better to me on guitars too. Think I'm going to have to get me one of these. Thanks for showing it off.

[@jimbouchardmusic]

Wow! My first fretless is the same Gold Tone. My main banjo is a Gold Tone CC-OT Old Time banjo, so given the price of the GT fretless I couldn't resist it. Still play the fretted one more but I enjoy the fretless as it's a bit more relaxing. You sound awesome and it suits your style perfectly, I think!

[@kevinniewoehner6037]

That is soon smooth. Awesome sound.

[@directorphase]

This is so cool! Nice new addition to your collection! It sounds good and you play great too!

[@ShadyCrackers]

Your new banjo sounds GREAT! You bring pure good vibes, man.

[@JoanTaylor-Cooney]

Nice one Bro P, cute hoodie. 😂 Loving the smooth sound ❤

[@Byrnyngman]

Thanks for the sound demo, bud. I love the sound of fretless banjos, I'm glad Gold Tone is making affordable ones, now. I'm ordering one.

[@timklein3962]

You are an old school player; my guess is self taught and really professional demeanor; love it !!!!!!

[@BobWarnerBarn]

Nice!....Meeeester!....

[@selenehenry3040]

Nice! Can't wait to hear what you do with that one. ❤🎉

[@TeddyRayThomas]

You can do more with a fretless.

[@winstonasmith9398]

lovely tone

[@witchywoman4139]

Gorgeous instrument, and beautiful playing as usual!

[@ubaldoespinoza7046]

Just found your channel and love your stuff man, picked up the banjo myself recently and I love the way you play, please keep the videos coming!

[@Nevada_Dan]

Nice! I want one!!!

[@GT_Racer347]

Oh yeah 👌 😍 💯

[@terrapinflyer273]

With how well you play (what I consider, or guess is) traditional southern US blues / bluegrass, I wasn't expecting such a thick accent from over the pond lol. That first muted strum I was thinking, 'wow that thing sounds amazing!' Diggin the hoodie with a cowboy hat thing too. You could make that a sort of trademark style. 👍 (I forget, thumbs up means something different over there doesn't it? lol)

[@peggyhemenger8983]

Sounds great, didn't know there was a fretless banjo. I used to play what I called dishtowel banjo, then found out I wasn't the only one--resonator off, dishtowel in! When you live in an apartment, you must make concessions! Besides, I preferred the sound. Looks like you're doing the same thing, or is that a wash cloth?😅

[@АлишерЕралин]

Fantastic!!! 💪👍 Thanks for sharing so cool moment with us! Your play on this one reminds me a Rhiannon Giddens - Mountain Banjo. Can you play it btw?))

[@librandy77]

Yes I have one look in my videos you will see me playing my lovely mountain Banjo…mad cool…🪕🪕🪕

[@highseassailor]

Wicked!

[@vivienclogger]

Not bad at all 😁

[@deanmorton633]

Happy banjo day

[@thatbassguy9502]

Cool video, i think i may just buy one myself

[@librandy77]

You will not regret it…mad cool…🪕🪕🪕

[@Blackhorseveteran]

Awesome...I wonder...are they easier to play for a beginner ?

[@librandy77]

Not at all…truly, best to learn fretted first.🪕🪕🪕

[@Bikesdavebikes]

I have the AC-1 real great banjo, the neck is actually nato which is a type of mahogany, so I'm guessing its the same for the AC-1 FL.

[@librandy77]

You are right I’ll change it some how…thanks though mad cool..🪕🪕🪕

[@wherenextcolumbus666]

Nice review, so what do you honestly think about the plastic body and neck, does it seem cheap and "plasticky"? I'm interested in the long neck version.

[@librandy77]

To tell the truth i like the feel of this banjo, its light easy to pick up and play. It loves to stay in tune oh, i got the AC-FL12 12” version. I am very interested to know what you think of the Long Neck, i have never even seen one or played one… mad cool…let me know..🪕🪕🪕

[@ps164]

Nylon strings?

[@librandy77]

Yes sir….🪕😎🪕

[@Bigboigamerguy]

That's the sounds of Africa right there. Fretless is so cool