Banjo Warehouse exclusive! The Gold Tone OB-2+ is a faithful tribute to the classic 1960s Mastertone bowtie banjos, featuring a JLS 19-hole bell brass flathead tone ring, mahogany neck and resonator in golden sunburst, ebony fingerboard with iconic bowtie inlays, Gotoh planetary tuners, and Dotson bridge. Hardshell case included.
In late 2018, 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, an upgraded JLS 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.
The revolutionary Gold Tone WR-7 Wayne Rogers Signature 7-String Banjitar features an innovative doubled low E string design that creates an authentic banjo drone effect. With pre-installed SMP+ pickup, premium maple construction, and included gig bag, this instrument bridges the gap between guitar and banjo like no other.
This Carlin model was the first to be issued; it was the result of a meeting between Bob and Gold Tone president Wayne Rogers at the 2004 IBMA Fan Fest. All of the BC-350 features and dimensions are per Mr. Carlin's specifications (arrived at after several trips by Bob to the Gold Tone plant) and include a twelve-inch three-ply maple pot with an innovative dowel-stick/coordinator rod, a rolled brass tone ring, maple neck with scooped ebony fretboard, planetary-gear tuning machines, No Knot tailpiece and "hot-dog" armrest.
New Gold Tone CEB5 5 string Cello Banjo GORGEOUS with Gold Tone Archtop Hardshell 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 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.
The Old Tone OT-800 pays homage to one of the most sought-after banjos of the "classic" period (1890 to 1930) when the Boston School of banjo making was the highest expression of the art.