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.
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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-250+, a serious professional bluegrass banjo built around the extraordinary JLS #12 bell brass tone ring — a modern recreation of the pre-war sound that serious pickers have chased for decades. With a curly maple neck, ebony fingerboard, flame maple resonator, and Gotoh planetary tuners, it delivers that deep, focused, pre-war voice at a fraction of vintage prices. Every OB-250+/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
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-300 is the most visually stunning professional bluegrass banjo at anywhere near its price. Triple-plated gold hardware, modified tree of life abalone and mother of pearl inlay on ebony fingerboard, sand-cast bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, one-piece cast flange, flamed maple resonator with inlaid artwork.
Gold Tone OB-3RF/L Mastertone Orange Blossom Twanger Pre-War Resonator Banjo with Case (Left-Handed)
The Gold Tone OB-3RF/L is the left-handed version of the acclaimed Orange Blossom "Twanger" — a meticulous pre-war recreation inspired by JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 "Banger," featuring a proprietary No-Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring, slanted resonator walls, Gotoh planetary tuners, and a brown mahogany finish. Built for serious bluegrass players who demand authentic pre-war tone and feel in a left-handed instrument, it delivers a focused, punchy attack with tight sustain that outperforms far pricier options. This banjo arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes an archtop hardshell case.
Introducing the Gold Tone OB-Standard+!
This Banjo Warehouse exclusive has all the features of the OB-Standard but with an upgraded JLS tone ring.