This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone ML-1 Missing Link baritone banjo — a genuinely rare instrument co-designed by Béla Fleck to fill the sonic gap between a standard five-string and a cello banjo. Tuned to open C (CGCEG), it delivers a deep, warm, orchestral voice unlike anything else on the market, built around a 12-inch maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring. Every ML-1/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain is a beautifully appointed openback banjo built for clawhammer and old-time players who want authentic tone without compromise. Featuring a Whyte Laydie-style brass tone ring, planetary tuners, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, and a frailing scoop, this banjo punches well above its price class. It ships with a hard case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
The Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain is a beautifully appointed openback banjo built for old-time, clawhammer, and frailing players who want genuine vintage tone without a vintage price. It features a Whyte Laydie-style brass tone ring, planetary tuners, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, and a frailing scoop — all in a package that ships with a hard case included. Every MM-150 is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL before it leaves.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain — a beautifully appointed openback banjo built for old-time, clawhammer, and frailing players who demand professional-grade features without the premium price tag. Equipped with a Whyte Laydie-style brass tone ring, planetary tuners, a rosewood fingerboard with a frailing scoop, and an 11" Remo Renaissance head, the MM-150/L arrives with a hardshell case and a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
Left-Handed model. This is the factory left-handed (/L) build. (Gold Tone does not photograph left-handed instruments — the images show the right-handed version; the instrument shipped is built left-handed.)
Greg Rich’s first Gold Tone design. Pre-war formula flathead tone ring, walnut construction, top tension rim, Prucha Presto tailpiece.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
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.
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.