Gold Tone OB-150EF Orange Blossom 24-Fret Bluegrass Banjo with Case
$1,399.99
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.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Resonator Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- China
The OB-150EF is for the bluegrass player who wants more range without leaving the classic Orange Blossom tone behind. The “EF” stands for Extra Frets — 24 of them where a standard Orange Blossom has 22. Those two extra frets open up a full two octaves on the first string, so you can reach a high D where a normal 22-fret banjo tops out at C. The longer neck moves the bridge closer to the center of the head while keeping the same scale length and string tension as a traditional banjo, so it feels familiar under your hands but sounds warmer, with excellent clarity up the neck.
The core is pure OB-150. A 20-hole bell brass flathead tone ring sits on an 11-inch three-ply maple rim with a one-piece cast flange, the same combination found on the most collectible pre-war Mastertones. That architecture produces the deep, focused, woody bark that defines Scruggs-era bluegrass. A maple neck with vintage-style inlays, a rosewood fingerboard, a ZeroGlide nut, and Gold Tone planetary tuners keep it comfortable and in tune, and the satin finish keeps the neck fast under your hand.
Every OB-150EF is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships, with head tension, bridge placement, action, and intonation all dialed in. A hard case is included.
Specifications
- Neck: maple, Extra Fret — 24 frets, two full octaves (reaches high D)
- Rim: 11″ three-ply maple with one-piece cast flange
- Tone ring: 20-hole bell brass flathead
- Fingerboard: rosewood, vintage-style inlays
- Nut: ZeroGlide
- Tuners: Gold Tone planetary
- Resonator banjo, hard case included
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, so your OB-150EF carries the full transferable lifetime warranty Gold Tone stands behind. Flexible financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4 and 3, 6, 12, and 24-month plans with no late fees, plus Afterpay.
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