The Gold Tone OB-250LW Lightweight is a professional-grade flathead banjo built to evoke the legendary prewar sound that drove Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, and J.D. Crowe — featuring a sand-cast bell brass flathead tone ring, one-piece cast flange, and an extra-deep curly maple resonator. Every OB-250LW ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida. A hard shell case is included, and flexible financing is available.
The Gold Tone OB-2AT is a faithful tribute to the legendary bowtie-era Mastertone banjos of 1960–1964, built around the historically accurate 19-hole flathead bell brass tone ring that defined the peak of that era's craftsmanship. With a mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, one-piece cast flange, nickel-plated hardware, and a gorgeous Golden Sunburst finish, this is a serious professional instrument with deep roots in American banjo history. Every OB-2AT ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-2AT, a meticulously researched tribute to the legendary bowtie-era Mastertone banjos of 1960 to mid-1964. Built around a rare 19-hole flathead bell brass tone ring, full-thickness 3-ply maple rim, and nickel-plated hardware, it captures one of the most sought-after tonal eras in banjo history. Left-handed players finally have access to a serious professional-grade instrument built just for them.
Brand new Gold Tone OB-3+ Orange Blossom "Twanger" featuring upgraded JLS tone ring, mahogany finish, chrome hardware, and archtop hardshell case. Banjo Warehouse exclusive.
The Gold Tone OB-300 is the most visually stunning professional bluegrass banjo at anywhere near its price. Triple-plated gold hardware, modified tree of life abalone and mother of pearl inlay on ebony fingerboard, sand-cast bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, one-piece cast flange, flamed maple resonator with inlaid artwork.
The Gold Tone OB-Bela is a meticulous tribute to Béla Fleck's legendary Number 1 banjo — a 1937 Style 75 Mastertone pot paired with a neck built to his exact specifications for a wider, thicker feel and radiused fretboard that unlocks the full-spectrum warmth his playing is known for. With a bell brass flat-top tone ring, ebony compound-radius fingerboard, Rickard Cyclone tuners, and custom Flying Eagle inlay with red hearts, this is a serious instrument for serious players. Every OB-Bela ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and extended plans up to 24 months.
The Gold Tone OB-Grandee Flying Eagle is a stunning professional-grade tribute to the great pre-war Mastertone banjos, dressed in gold-plated engraved hardware, curly maple, and a breathtaking Flying Eagle neck and headstock inlay. This is one of the most visually magnificent and sonically commanding banjos Gold Tone has ever produced — built for serious players who want that authentic vintage tone without hunting down a six-figure original. Every OB-Grandee Flying Eagle ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone OB-Grandee is Gold Tone's tribute to the Gibson Granada, the holy grail of pre-war banjos. Gold-plated engraved hardware, Hearts and Flowers inlay on ebony fingerboard, sand-cast bell brass tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, one-piece cast flange, Prucha clamshell tailpiece, Gotoh planetary tuners, Snuffy Smith bridge.
The Gold Tone OT-800 is a premium old-time banjo built around a pre-WWII-style Tubaphone tone ring, delivering the warm, complex overtones that serious clawhammer and old-time players demand. With an 11-inch maple rim, ebony fingerboard with vintage inlay, and a bracket-band design that preserves rim integrity, this is a historically informed instrument built for today's working player. A deluxe arched-top hard case is included, and every OT-800 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone OT-800/L is a left-handed old time tubaphone-style open back banjo. 32-hole tubaphone tone ring, 1/2-inch maple rim with bracket band, ebony fingerboard with scoop, no-knot tailpiece, Remo Renaissance head, GT Master planetary tuners, dual coordinator rods. 8 lbs. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Hardshell case included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OT-800LN, a serious old-time banjo built around a pre-WWII-style Tubaphone tone ring on an 11-inch maple rim — the kind of instrument that rewards clawhammer players who know what they're looking for. With an ebony fretboard, ZeroGlide nut, GT Master Planetary tuners, and a neck scoop purpose-built for drop-thumb playing, it captures the voice and feel of the classic 1890–1930 Boston School banjos. Every OT-800LN ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a deluxe arched-top hard case.
The Gold Tone OT-800LN is a serious old-time banjo built around a pre-WWII-style Tubaphone tone ring, an 11-inch maple rim, and a scooped ebony fingerboard — everything a dedicated clawhammer or old-time player needs in one beautifully crafted instrument. Inspired by the golden age of Boston-school banjo making (1890–1930), it delivers the warm, complex overtones that define authentic old-time sound. Every OT-800LN ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a deluxe arched-top hard case.