Gold Tone Bluegrass Resonator Banjos
Gold Tone offers a popular line of banjos designed specifically for bluegrass music. They are known for their high-quality construction, rich tone, and affordable prices.
Gold Tone offers a range of models to suit different playing styles and skill levels, from entry-level options to professional-grade instruments. These banjos typically feature a resonator and a tone ring, which produces a bright, powerful sound that cuts through in a bluegrass ensemble.
Gold Tone bluegrass banjos are favored by many musicians for their playability, durability, and overall value. Take a look at the many options.
The four members of the Gold Tone banjo-ukulele choir (soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone) all utilize the same eight-inch maple-rimmed pot assembly and differ only in the scale lengths of their necks. All models feature Remo Weather King heads, maple necks with bound fingerboards, geared guitar-style tuners, and plate-style resonators.
New Gold Tone CC100R Banjo with Guitar Style Tuners. Includes Gig Bag
The Gold Tone CEB-5 takes the cello banjo concept to new heights with five-string versatility. Featuring a massive 14-inch maple rim - the largest in production today - this instrument delivers unprecedented low-end power tuned a full octave below standard banjo tuning (GDGBD). Perfect for adding bass foundation to old-time ensembles or exploring new dimensions in bluegrass and newgrass styles.
Brand new Gold Tone Mastertone OB-2 Bowtie Banjo 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. Includes premium hard case.
In late 2018, "Banjo Ben" Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone had a concept for replicating one of the most iconic banjos, played by one of the most iconic banjo players of all time, JD Crowe's original RB-3 ("Banger"). After extensive research and great attention to every detail, Gold Tone was able to rebirth this classic banjo as the OB-3.
The double-cut headstock, combined with the Hearts-and-Flowers inlay pattern, says it all. The OB-Standard respects the GOAT Bluegrass banjoist, Earl Scruggs, who played this banjo style for many years.
"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, a brass flathead tone ring, and a smooth satin finish. The OB-150 is professionally set up in our Florida shop and comes with TRANSFERRABLE lifetime warranty.
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. Developed with bluegrass legend Joe Mullins for professional players seeking that classic bluegrass sound. Includes hard case.
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.
In late 2018, "Banjo Ben" Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone had a concept for replicating one of the most iconic banjos, played by one of the most iconic banjo players of all time, JD Crowe's original RB-3 ("Banger"). After extensive research and great attention to every detail, Gold Tone was able to rebirth this classic banjo as the OB-3.
The Gold Tone “Bluegrass Heart” Béla Fleck Signature Banjo is now a reality. Now YOU can play a professional-grade banjo that will provide the closest thing yet to the feel and the tone of Béla’s pre-war masterpiece.
