Gold Tone OB-150 Orange Blossom Banjo with Case
$ 1,399.99
The Gold Tone OB-150 Orange Blossom delivers authentic pre-war flathead tone — three-ply maple rim, one-piece cast flange, and a 20-hole bell brass tone ring — at a price that makes serious bluegrass accessible. It arrives at your door professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL. A hardshell case and Gold Tone’s transferrable lifetime warranty are included.
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There is a reason the OB-150 has earned such a loyal following among serious bluegrass players: it captures the construction DNA of the most coveted pre-war flathead banjos — three-ply maple rim, one-piece cast flange, and an 11-inch 20-hole bell brass flathead tone ring — without asking you to spend vintage prices to get there. I have been playing and selling banjos for over 45 years, and I co-designed the Gold Tone OB-Standard, so I know this platform intimately. The OB-150 sits just above that model and brings even more refinement: a maple neck with vintage pearloid ABS inlays, a rosewood fingerboard, GT planetary tuners, a ZeroGlide nut, and a warm vintage brown satin finish that looks and feels like an instrument with history behind it. If you are ready to play Scruggs-style bluegrass at the level the music demands, this is the banjo I would hand you.
Tone is where the OB-150 earns its reputation. The bell brass flathead tone ring produces that deep, punchy, complex bark that bluegrass players spend their careers chasing. The one-piece cast flange — a feature found on the most collectible pre-war Mastertones — contributes to the tight, focused resonance you hear in recordings by Earl Scruggs and Don Reno. The 14-inch maple resonator projects every note outward with authority, while the dual 11-inch coordinator rods keep the neck rock solid under playing tension. Strung with .009–.022w strings and tuned to open G, this banjo is ready to sit in a jam circle or on a stage the moment it arrives. Gold Tone builds the OB-150 in their Titusville, Florida shop, where every instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.
Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you — with proper head tension, precise bridge placement, action adjusted for clean, comfortable fretting up and down the 26-3/16-inch scale, and intonation dialed in at the ZeroGlide nut. You are not receiving a factory-fresh instrument that has never been touched by experienced hands — you are receiving a banjo that has been evaluated and optimized by people who genuinely know this instrument family.
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means your OB-150 comes with the full transferrable lifetime warranty Gold Tone stands behind — and with the peace of mind that you are buying from people who know these instruments rather than a general music retailer. I have spent more than four decades in this industry, writing the Banjo Primer method (still the top-rated beginner banjo book on the market) and co-designing the OB-Standard alongside Gold Tone. When I say this banjo is the real deal, that opinion comes from a career built around the instrument. We offer flexible financing so the right banjo does not have to wait: PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month payment plans are all available, with no late fees. Questions before you buy? Reach out — we are happy to talk banjos.
Gold Tone OB-150 Specifications
| Rim | 11″ 3-Ply Maple |
| Tone Ring | 11″ Flat Top – 20 Hole – Bell Brass |
| Flange | One-Piece Cast |
| Resonator | 14″ Maple |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Frets | 22 |
| Inlay | Vintage Pearloid (ABS) |
| Nut | 1-3/16″ ZeroGlide Nut |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Tuners | GT Planetary |
| Tuner Buttons | Cream |
| Head | 11″ Remo HC Coated Topside |
| Bridge | 5/8″ Maple with Ebony Cap |
| Tailpiece | Terminator |
| Tension Hoop | 11″ Notched |
| Brackets | 24 |
| Coordinator Rods | Dual 11″ |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome Plated |
| Binding | Cream ABS |
| Finish | Vintage Brown / Satin |
| Scale Length | 26-3/16″ |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs. |
| String Gauges | .009, .022w, .013, .011, .009 |
| Tuning | G D G B D (Open G) |
| Case | Hardshell Case Included |
| Warranty | Transferrable Lifetime (Gold Tone) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the OB-150 compare to the Gold Tone OB-Standard?
The OB-Standard — which I co-designed with Gold Tone — is an outstanding entry point into the Orange Blossom family. The OB-150 steps things up with a bell brass flathead tone ring (versus the OB-Standard’s aluminum), vintage pearloid inlays, and a ZeroGlide nut, all of which contribute to a richer, more complex tone and more precise intonation straight out of the box. If you are serious about bluegrass and want a banjo that will grow with your playing for years, the OB-150 is the smarter long-term investment.
Does the OB-150 come with a case?
Yes — a hardshell case is included with every OB-150. You do not need to add one separately. Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you, so it arrives protected, properly adjusted, and ready to play.
Is a left-handed version of the OB-150 available?
Gold Tone does offer the OB-150 in a left-handed configuration. If you need a left-handed model, please contact us directly at Banjo Warehouse and we will let you know current availability and lead times.
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