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Cello Range and Banjo Twang ? It’s the Gold Tone CEB-4!





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Take rustic banjo twang down an octave; the result is the CEB-4 Marcy Marxer Signature Series Cello Banjo by Gold Tone! On top of being the signature banjo of Grammy-winning songwriter Marcy Marxer, this CEB-4 Banjo Cello rescues a rare modified banjo of the early 20th century. Players can now explore deep, rustic tones that bristle with sounds rarely found in modern music. The CEB-4’s custom nylon-wound strings fuel round, dark, and warm tone, and a massive 14-inch maple pot assembly ensures outstanding projection. Unlike acoustic bass guitars, the CEB-4 is loud, articulate, and requires no amplification. Attentive tonewood selections let the CEB-4 hold its own in acoustic ensembles, but it’s hardly limited to group play! Much like a baritone guitar, the CEB-4 is a surprisingly worthy solo instrument that carefully balances low-end depth and melodic potential. The CEB-4’s standard tuning is CGDA ? tuned in fifths and one octave below standard four-string banjo tuning. Such a player-friendly tuning means that those versed in mandolin, cello, or viola can pick it up the CEB-4 and get started in minutes!





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The largest resonator ever?





It’s no secret that hybrid instruments can be tricky to build, play, and maintain. But rather than rush products to shelves, the CEB-4’s builders worked hard to ensure this hybrid lives up to stringent Gold Tone standards. The CEB-4’s 14-inch pot gives low-end frequencies more real estate in the sound chamber. This size is the largest banjo body produced today and is appropriately reinforced with a whopping 32 brackets to ensure tight tone and reliable performance. The CEB-4’s size, tuning, and strings are atypical for banjos, but classic onboard tonewoods such as maple yield familiar banjo sonics, just at lower registers. Factor in a massive custom 14-inch Remo head, and this cello banjo pushes twang to the low-end limit, but does so while remaining a comfortable, smooth player.





Striking looks and ruthless hardware





The CEB-4’s striking profile is elegantly adorned with a bound ebony fingerboard and headstock, vintage Weymann and Marcy Marxer signature inlays, and a hot dog armrest for fret-hand comfort. Beyond looks, top-notch hardware appointments ensure long-haul reliability and an exceptional string feel fit that easily handles strums and fingerpicking styles, too. Sweetwater players quickly realized that Gold Tone’s proprietary Terminator tailpiece and Zero Glide nut were customized specifically for this unique instrument’s dimensions. Such attention to detail saves players time and maintenance long-term while delivering top-notch sound right out of the box.





Gold Tone CEB-4 Marcy Marxer Signature-Series Cello Banjo Features:


A 4-string re-creation of cello banjos from the early 20th century ? use it for ensemble low-end or as a standalone instrument


Built in collaboration with Grammy-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marcy Marxer


Resonant, responsive 14-inch pot assembly ? the largest size produced by any builder today


Tuned an octave below your favorite 4-string banjo tuning


14-inch HC Remo Renaissance head with 32 brackets for bold durability and focused sound


Outfitted with custom wound nylon strings for supple playability and dark, rich tone


Smooth maple neck and a comfortable short-scale ebony fingerboard with 16 frets


Rolled brass tone ring, maple/ebony bridge, and Zero Glide bone nut deliver highly musical resonance and superb string action


Nickel-plated hardware, including a proprietary Terminator tailpiece and sealed guitar-style tuners


2-way truss and dual coordinator rods allow full-spectrum adjustment of neck and string action


Signature touches, including vintage Weymann and Marcy Marxer inlays, bound peghead, bound fingerboard, and bound heel cap


Receives a full setup at Gold Tone’s Florida facility for quality assurance