The Gold Tone GM-70+ is an all-solid-wood F-style mandolin built to a spec that rivals instruments costing far more — carved solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, radiused ebony fretboard, gold-plated hardware, and a ZeroGlide nut, all finished in a stunning tobacco sunburst high gloss. It arrives at your door with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it's truly ready to play the moment you open the case. If you've been looking for a serious F-style mandolin without a four-figure price tag that keeps climbing, this is the instrument.
The Gold Tone ML-1 Missing Link is a one-of-a-kind baritone banjo born from a collaboration between Béla Fleck and Gold Tone president Wayne Rogers, designed to fill the sonic gap between a standard five-string and a cello banjo. Tuned to open C (CGCEG), it features a 12-inch maple rim, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, ebony fingerboard with Béla's own art nouveau inlay, and a Zero Glide nut — all wrapped in a stunning vintage brown high-gloss finish. Every ML-1 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hardshell case.
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+ 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.
The Gold Tone OB-2AT is a faithful tribute to the legendary bowtie-era Mastertone banjos of 1960–1964, built around the historically accurate 19-hole flathead bell brass tone ring that defined the peak of that era's craftsmanship. With a mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, one-piece cast flange, nickel-plated hardware, and a gorgeous Golden Sunburst finish, this is a serious professional instrument with deep roots in American banjo history. Every OB-2AT ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-2AT, a meticulously researched tribute to the legendary bowtie-era Mastertone banjos of 1960 to mid-1964. Built around a rare 19-hole flathead bell brass tone ring, full-thickness 3-ply maple rim, and nickel-plated hardware, it captures one of the most sought-after tonal eras in banjo history. Left-handed players finally have access to a serious professional-grade instrument built just for them.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-3, a meticulous recreation of JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 'Banger' — one of the most revered pre-war style banjos in bluegrass history. The signature No-Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring delivers that tight, focused, dry twang that defines the classic Scruggs-era sound, and every detail from the slanted resonator walls to the Presto tailpiece has been faithfully reproduced. Every OB-3/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone OB-3EF is a meticulous recreation of JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 'Banger,' built around a rare No Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring that delivers the tight, punchy pre-war sound serious players chase for years. Every detail — from the angled resonator walls and Presto tailpiece to the vintage leaf-and-bow inlay and Gotoh planetary tuners — honors the original while benefiting from Gold Tone's modern consistency and quality control. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it plays beautifully right out of the archtop hardshell case.
The Gold Tone OT-800 is a premium old-time banjo built around a pre-WWII-style Tubaphone tone ring, delivering the warm, complex overtones that serious clawhammer and old-time players demand. With an 11-inch maple rim, ebony fingerboard with vintage inlay, and a bracket-band design that preserves rim integrity, this is a historically informed instrument built for today's working player. A deluxe arched-top hard case is included, and every OT-800 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone TG-18 Mastertone Tenor Guitar delivers authentic 1930s acoustic tone with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, and ebony fingerboard — all at a price that makes vintage-inspired playing genuinely accessible. Tuned CGDA and sized to maximize low-end punch, it's a natural choice for Irish traditional players, jazz enthusiasts, and anyone coming to the tenor guitar from a banjo background. Every TG-18 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone WL-250 is a faithful tribute to the legendary A.C. Fairbanks White Laydie banjos of the late 1800s, featuring the iconic scalloped White Ladye tone ring that delivers the bright, clear, and powerful tone that made these instruments collector favorites for over a century. Built on an 11-inch 3-ply maple rim with an ebony fingerboard, cloud inlays, and Gold Tone planetary tuners, this is a serious old-time instrument at an accessible price. Every WL-250 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, and a hard case is included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Mastertone WL-250 White Ladye — a premium open-back banjo inspired by the legendary A.C. Fairbanks instruments of the late 1800s, built around the distinctive scalloped White Ladye tone ring that delivers that bright, clear, and surprisingly powerful old-time voice. Every WL-250/L ships with a hard case and receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping. If you're a left-handed player serious about old-time banjo, this is a rare and exceptional instrument.