The Gold Tone OB-150 is the most affordable professional-grade bluegrass banjo we carry. 20-hole flat top bell brass tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, one-piece cast flange, dual coordinator rods, GT planetary tuners, vintage brown satin finish. 11.5 lbs. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Hardshell case included.
The Gold Tone OB-150/L is the left-handed version of the acclaimed Orange Blossom banjo — a pre-war-inspired flathead that delivers authentic bluegrass tone at a price that won't break the bank. Built on a three-ply maple rim with a one-piece cast flange and a bell brass flathead tone ring, it captures the voice of the vintage originals without the vintage price tag. Every OB-150/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, a hard case included, and Gold Tone's transferable lifetime warranty.
"Pre-war" style, at a price anyone can afford, AND authentic tone and superb playability describe the OB-150+. This Bluegrass banjo sports a three-ply maple rim and one-piece flange (just like the megabucks originals), a maple neck inlayed in authentic style, an upgraded JLS tone ring, and a smooth satin finish. The OB-150 is professionally set up in our Ohio shop and comes with TRANSFERRABLE lifetime warranty.
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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-2 JM Joe Mullins Signature Banjo delivers 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.
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.
The Gold Tone OB-250 Orange Blossom is a professional-grade flathead banjo built to evoke the legendary pre-WWII instruments that powered the sounds of Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, and J.D. Crowe. A sand-cast bell brass flathead tone ring, one-piece cast flange, multi-ply maple rim, and an extra-deep curly maple resonator give this banjo the focused punch and warm low-end that serious players demand. It ships with a hardshell case and receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
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 — a professional-grade open-back-style Mastertone resonator banjo featuring the ultra-premium JLS #12 bell brass tone ring and a Made-in-America birch companion block rim. Built for serious bluegrass players who want pre-war tone without the pre-war price tag, it arrives at your door professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL. Financing is available with no late fees.
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.
The discontinued Gold Tone OB-250+ TP pairs a genuine Tony Pass banjo rim — the same rim Geoff Stelling used as standard equipment on every Stelling banjo for roughly the last twenty years of his career — with a JLS #12 bell brass tone ring for a pot assembly of extraordinary depth, sustain, and woody resonance. Gold Tone retired this configuration after Tony Pass passed away in 2016 and the rim supply ended.