⏰ 2 DAYS ONLY: January 1 & 2, 2026 — Sale Ends at Midnight on January 2nd
Ring in 2026 with 20% off every Gold Tone instrument in stock! From professional bluegrass banjos like the OB-250+TP and OB-3+ to beginner-friendly models like the CC-100R, plus unique instruments like cello basses, banjo basses, and banjitars — now is the time to invest in a quality Gold Tone instrument.
Every instrument is personally set up by our luthier, Tara Buchy, and backed by the expertise of Geoff Hohwald, author of The Banjo Primer and one of the nation’s foremost banjo experts. Free shipping on all orders.
Questions? Call 404-218-8580 or email [email protected]
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🪕 Professional Bluegrass Banjos
Gold Tone OB-250+TP
Premium Orange Blossom with Tony Pass Tone Ring
The OB-250+TP features everything needed to produce legendary pre-war tone: a Tony Pass bell brass flathead tone ring, cast one-piece resonator flange, multi-ply maple rim, and an extra-deep curly maple resonator.
Key Features: Tony Pass bell brass tone ring, curly maple neck and resonator, Hearts & Flowers inlay, gold hardware, hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-Standard+
Orange Blossom Standard with JLS Tone Ring — Banjo Warehouse Exclusive
Banjo Warehouse exclusive! The OB-Standard+ has all the features of the standard OB-Standard but with an upgraded JLS tone ring. This professional Orange Blossom model respects Earl Scruggs’ legacy while offering modern playability.
Key Features: Upgraded JLS tone ring, Mastertone styling, Earl Scruggs tribute design, hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-Standard
Orange Blossom Standard — Earl Scruggs Tribute
The double-cut headstock and Hearts-and-Flowers inlay pattern pays respect to the GOAT bluegrass banjoist, Earl Scruggs. This classic nickel-plated Mastertone flathead banjo is draped in authentic design.
Key Features: Mastertone styling, Hearts and Flowers inlay, Vintage Brown finish, Dotson bridge, hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-3+ “Twanger”
Professional Mastertone Pre-War Style with JLS Tone Ring
Designed after J.D. Crowe’s legendary pre-war Gibson RB-3 named “Banger.” Features upgraded JLS tone ring, Hearts and Flowers inlay, and GOTOH planetary tuners. Gold Tone claims it outperforms every previous model they’ve designed in 25+ years.
Key Features: JLS upgraded tone ring, mahogany finish, chrome hardware, GOTOH tuners, pre-war styling, hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-3 “Twanger”
Pre-War Style Mastertone Recreation
The Gold Tone OB-3 “Twanger” was designed after J.D. Crowe’s legendary pre-war Gibson RB-3. Features “No Hole” tone ring, original headstock and neck measurements, nickel-plated hardware, slanted resonator walls, vintage inlay, and Presto tailpiece.
Key Features: “No Hole” tone ring, pre-war specifications, mahogany finish, chrome hardware, archtop hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-2+ Bowtie
1960s Mastertone Bowtie with Premium JLS Tone Ring
The legendary 1960s Mastertone bowtie reborn with JLS tone ring upgrade. The JLS 19-hole bell brass flathead tone ring delivers punchy, articulate voice with singing sustain. Mahogany neck and 14-inch mahogany resonator.
Key Features: JLS 19-Hole tone ring, mahogany neck and 14″ resonator, golden sunburst, ebony fingerboard, bowtie inlays, hardshell case included
Gold Tone OB-2 Bowtie Mastertone
1960s Mastertone Bowtie Recreation
The Gold Tone OB-2 Bowtie faithfully recreates legendary 1960s Mastertone bowtie banjos with rare 19-hole brass tone ring, mahogany neck, and golden sunburst finish. Professional bluegrass tone with modern reliability.
Key Features: 19-hole brass tone ring, bowtie inlay, golden sunburst finish, mahogany neck, premium hard case included
Gold Tone OB-2 JM Joe Mullins Signature
Signature Mastertone Bowtie Model
Authentic 1960s Mastertone bowtie tone with modern reliability. Featuring a rolled brass tone ring, maple resonator with golden sunburst finish, mahogany neck, and premium Gotoh tuners. Developed with bluegrass legend Joe Mullins.
Key Features: Rolled brass tone ring, Joe Mullins signature specs, bowtie inlays, premium Gotoh tuners, hard case included
Gold Tone OB-Bela “Bluegrass Heart”
Béla Fleck Signature Banjo
The Gold Tone “Bluegrass Heart” Béla Fleck Signature Banjo. Now YOU can play a professional-grade banjo that provides the closest thing yet to the feel and tone of Béla’s pre-war masterpiece.
Key Features: Béla Fleck signature specs, professional-grade construction, premium tone and playability
🎯 Best Value Banjos
Gold Tone OB-150+
Best Value Pre-War Style Bluegrass Banjo
“Pre-war” style at a price anyone can afford with authentic tone and superb playability. The OB-150+ sports a three-ply maple rim, one-piece flange (just like the megabucks originals), maple neck, upgraded JLS tone ring, and smooth satin finish.
Key Features: 3-ply maple rim, one-piece flange, JLS tone ring, vintage pearloid inlays, satin finish, transferable lifetime warranty
Gold Tone CC-100R 5-String Banjo
Best Value Resonator Banjo for Serious Students
The Gold Tone CC-100R is my go-to recommendation for students ready to get serious about bluegrass banjo. This resonator banjo delivers authentic tone that rivals instruments costing twice as much. If you’re moving beyond a starter banjo or want your first “real” instrument, this is the one.
Key Features: Maple resonator, rolled brass tone ring, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, chrome hardware, gig bag included
Gold Tone CC-100R+
Upgraded CC-100R with Enhanced Features
All the features of the popular CC-100R with upgraded components for enhanced tone and playability. Perfect for players ready to step up from a beginner instrument.
CC-Carlin12: Cripple Creek Bob Carlin Banjo with Gig Bag
12-Inch Rim Banjo
Undeniably a world-beating value in a twelve-inch clawhammer banjo, the CC-Carlin12 has all the right stuff:
🪕 Left-Handed Banjos
Gold Tone CC-100+ Left-Handed
Left-Handed Resonator Banjo
Left-handed version of the popular CC-100 series. Authentic bluegrass tone for southpaw players.
Gold Tone BC-350 Left-Handed
Left-Handed Bob Carlin Clawhammer Banjo
All BC-350 features and dimensions are per Bob Carlin’s specifications. Features 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass tone ring, maple neck with scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary tuners.
Key Features: Bob Carlin specs, rolled brass tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, No Knot tailpiece, “hot-dog” armrest
Gold Tone CEB-5 Left-Handed Cello Banjo
Left-Handed 5-String Cello Banjo
Left-handed version of the CEB-5. Massive 14-inch maple rim, tuned a full octave below standard banjo tuning.
🎵 Specialty Instruments
Gold Tone IT-250F Irish Tenor Banjo
4-String Irish Tenor
4-string Irish tenor banjo designed specifically for Celtic and folk music. Features 17-fret neck and GDAE tuning like a mandolin. The shorter scale makes it comfortable for players transitioning from mandolin or fiddle.
Key Features: 17-fret tenor neck, GDAE tuning, maple resonator, White Ladye tone ring
Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric Banjo
F-Style 5-String Electric Banjo
Combines traditional banjo tone with modern electric versatility. Features F-style mahogany body, dual pickup system (humbucking under head + single coil at neck), ebony fingerboard with snowflake inlays.
Key Features: Mahogany F-style body, dual pickup design, 8″ head and tone ring, tobacco sunburst with gold hardware
Gold Tone CC-Banjitar 6-String
6-String Banjo in Guitar Tuning
A 6-string banjo tuned like a guitar (EADGBE), allowing guitarists to get banjo tone without learning a new instrument. Authentic banjo sound while maintaining familiar chord shapes.
Key Features: 6-string guitar tuning, maple resonator, mahogany neck, standard guitar scale length
Gold Tone WR-7 Wayne Rogers Signature
Revolutionary 7-String Banjitar with Doubled Low E
The revolutionary Gold Tone WR-7 features an innovative doubled low E string design that creates an authentic banjo drone effect. With pre-installed SMP+ pickup and premium maple construction.
Key Features: 7-string with doubled low E for drone effect, SMP+ pickup pre-installed, premium maple, gig bag included
🎻 Cello Banjos & Bass
Gold Tone CEB-5 Cello Banjo
5-String Cello Banjo — Largest in Production
Massive 14-inch maple rim – the largest in production today – delivers unprecedented low-end power tuned a full octave below standard banjo tuning (GDGBD). Perfect for old-time ensembles or exploring new dimensions in bluegrass.
Key Features: Massive 14″ maple rim, tuned full octave below standard, 5-string configuration, hardshell case included
Gold Tone CEB-4 Cello Banjo
4-String Cello Banjo
Once a staple in early twentieth-century banjo orchestras, Gold Tone has brought back the cello banjo. This 4-string version delivers deep, resonant tones perfect for adding bass foundation to old-time ensembles.
Key Features: 14″ maple rim, 4-string configuration, tuned full octave below standard
Gold Tone BB-400+ Banjo Bass
Professional 4-String Banjo Bass
Combines traditional banjo construction with innovative bass design. Features 14″ maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, SMP pickup system. Offers uncanny resemblance to upright acoustic bass tone. Especially suited for slap bass.
Key Features: 14″ maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, sliding magnetic pickup, 32″ scale, hardshell case included
Gold Tone M-Bass / ME-Bass Micro Bass
Compact Fretless Micro Bass
Compact bass delivering authentic upright bass tones in a travel-friendly package. The 23″ scale length and fretless ebonol fingerboard provide smooth, expressive playing. Perfect for traveling musicians and studio work.
Key Features: 23″ scale fretless design, ebonol fingerboard, piezo pickup system, lightweight, gig bag included
🎶 Ukuleles & More
Gold Tone ResoUke Resonator Ukulele
Metal Body Biscuit Cone Resonator Concert Ukulele
This unique instrument pairs a resonant brass body with a genuine biscuit cone resonator to deliver that unmistakable “talking” tone. The 14″ concert scale makes it comfortable for any uke player.
Key Features: Brass body with brushed aluminum finish, biscuit cone resonator, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, gig bag included
Gold Tone Banjolele DLX
Deluxe Banjo Ukulele
Premium banjo ukulele with deluxe features and beautiful craftsmanship.
Gold Tone BUS Soprano Banjo Ukulele
Soprano-Scale Banjolele with Hardshell Case
8-inch maple-rimmed pot with Remo Weather King head, maple neck with bound fingerboard, geared guitar-style tuners, and plate-style resonator.
Gold Tone Little Gem
Clear-Headed Banjo Ukulele
Fun, see-through banjo ukulele perfect for beginners or as a unique conversation piece.
🎆 Start 2026 with a New Banjo!
58 Gold Tone instruments on sale – from beginner to professional. This is our lowest advertised pricing – don’t miss this rare 2-day MAPP break!
Sale ends at midnight on January 2, 2026
Why Buy from The Banjo Warehouse?
Located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, The Banjo Warehouse specializes in professional and vintage banjos. Every instrument we sell has been personally inspected and set up by our luthier, Tara Buchy. Owner Geoff Hohwald, author of The Banjo Primer and veteran of over 50 years in bluegrass and old-time music, provides expert guidance on every purchase.
We don’t just sell banjos – we’re players ourselves. Geoff provides honest, expert guidance to help you find the right instrument for your playing style and budget.
✓ Expert Setup on Every Banjo
✓ Real Player Advice
✓ 7-Day Approval Period
✓ We Won’t Be Undersold
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer. Every Gold Tone instrument includes free US shipping, professional setup, and Gold Tone’s lifetime transferable warranty.