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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-3, a meticulous recreation of JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 'Banger' — one of the most revered pre-war style banjos in bluegrass history. The signature No-Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring delivers that tight, focused, dry twang that defines the classic Scruggs-era sound, and every detail from the slanted resonator walls to the Presto tailpiece has been faithfully reproduced. Every OB-3/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-300 Orange Blossom — a stunning, professional-grade flat head banjo featuring a sand-cast bell bronze tone ring, triple-plated gold hardware, and an exquisite modified Tree of Life inlay in curly maple. It arrives professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL. If you play left-handed and want a banjo that turns heads as readily as it fills a room, this is it.
The Gold Tone OB-3EF is a meticulous recreation of JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 'Banger,' built around a rare No Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring that delivers the tight, punchy pre-war sound serious players chase for years. Every detail — from the angled resonator walls and Presto tailpiece to the vintage leaf-and-bow inlay and Gotoh planetary tuners — honors the original while benefiting from Gold Tone's modern consistency and quality control. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it plays beautifully right out of the archtop hardshell case.
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.
Left-handed Gold Tone Bluegrass Heart Béla Fleck Signature Banjo with no-hole bell bronze tone ring, mahogany neck, radiused ebony fingerboard with Flying Eagle red heart inlays, Rickard Cyclone 10:1 tuners with brass buttons, Prucha Presto tailpiece, and Little Mountain armrest. 11.5 lbs. Includes hardshell case, professional setup by our banjo tech Tara, and free shipping.
PRE ORDER: The OME Ikon is the first bluegrass resonator production model from the oldest active banjo manufacturer in the United States. JLS sand-cast bell-bronze flathead tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, curly maple neck and resonator.
The Madison RK-R35 gives banjo players a high-quality, great-sounding banjo with a classic Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone ring and one-piece flange. The Recording King Madison RK-R35 is built around the Recordking King 3-ply steam bent maple rim, using the same rim and hardware as in the best-selling RK-ELITE-75 (a $2000 banjo).