The Gold Tone OB-150EF is the Orange Blossom bluegrass banjo with Gold Tone’s Extra Fret neck — 24 frets instead of the usual 22. Those extra frets give you a full two octaves on the first string, reaching a high D where a standard 22-fret banjo stops at C, and because the longer neck keeps the same scale length and string tension, it feels familiar in the hand while sitting the bridge closer to the center of the head for a warmer voice with excellent clarity up the neck. Underneath it is the same pre-war-style flathead architecture the OB-150 is known for: a three-ply maple rim, one-piece cast flange, and a bell brass tone ring. Professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and shipped with a hard case.
The Gold Tone OB-150RF is the Orange Blossom bluegrass banjo with a 12-inch radiused rosewood fingerboard. Instead of the dead-flat board almost every bluegrass banjo uses, the surface curves gently across its width, the way a guitar or mandolin board does — so chord shapes fall under a naturally curved hand and barres take less effort. Everything else is standard Orange Blossom: 22 frets, a three-ply maple rim, one-piece cast flange, and a 20-hole bell brass flathead tone ring. Professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and shipped with a hard case.
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This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-150RF Orange Blossom — a pre-war-inspired flathead bluegrass banjo built around a bell brass tone ring, three-ply maple rim, and one-piece cast flange, all at a price that makes authentic Scruggs-style tone genuinely accessible. With a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, vintage pearloid inlays, and a satin Vintage Brown finish, the OB-150RF/L delivers the look and feel of the classic originals without the five-figure price tag. Every instrument ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hard case.
The Gold Tone OB-150WF is the Orange Blossom bluegrass banjo built with a wide fingerboard and a wider nut, giving you more room between the strings for cleaner fretting and comfortable rolls. It is an easy recommendation for players with larger hands or anyone who simply prefers more space under the fingers. The tone is classic OB-150: a three-ply maple rim, one-piece cast flange, and a bell brass flathead tone ring for authentic pre-war bark. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and shipped with a hard case.
The Gold Tone OB-175 brings Orange Blossom Mastertone construction to a more accessible price, shipping with a gig bag rather than a hardshell case. A genuine step up from entry-level resonator banjos.
The Gold Tone OB-2 JM Joe Mullins Signature Banjo delivers authentic 1960s Mastertone bowtie tone with modern reliability. Featuring a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany resonator with golden sunburst finish, mahogany neck, and premium Gotoh tuners.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-2 Mastertone Bowtie — a historically inspired flathead banjo celebrating the legendary bowtie era of 1960 to mid-1964, complete with a rare 19-hole bell brass tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and nickel-plated hardware. Built for serious left-handed players who want authentic vintage Mastertone character at a price that doesn't require a museum budget. Every OB-2/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hard case.
If you’ve spent any time chasing that classic pre-war bluegrass tone — the kind that defined the Golden Era of five-string banjo playing — then you already know what the Gold Tone Orange Blossom series is about. The OB-250 is the instrument I point serious players toward when they’re ready to stop compromising. Everything here [...]
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-250 Orange Blossom — a professional flathead banjo built to evoke the great pre-WWII resonator banjos that defined bluegrass. With a sand-cast bell brass flathead tone ring, flame maple resonator, and ebony fretboard with hearts & flowers inlay, the OB-250/L delivers serious tone for the serious left-handed player. Includes a hard shell case and arrives with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone OB-250+ Block is an American-made professional bluegrass banjo built around the legendary JLS #12 bell brass tone ring and a birch block rim — a combination that delivers the deep, powerful voice of pre-war originals at a fraction of the cost. With a curly maple neck, ebony fingerboard, hearts-and-flowers inlay, and Gotoh planetary tuners, this is a serious working instrument for the serious player. Every OB-250+ Block is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL, and includes a hard shell case.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-250+ Block Orange Blossom — a professional-grade resonator banjo built around the legendary JLS #12 bell brass tone ring and a Made-in-America birch block rim. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida, it arrives ready to play. Includes hard shell case.
The Gold Tone OB-250+ is a professional-grade bluegrass banjo built around the extraordinary JLS #12 bell brass tone ring — a flat-top, 20-hole ring cast by master founder Jim Stull to replicate the bronze alloy chemistry of the most coveted pre-war originals. Paired with a curly maple neck, ebony fingerboard, flame maple resonator, and Gotoh planetary tuners, this is a serious instrument at a fraction of vintage prices. Every OB-250+ is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, and a hard case is included.