Gold Tone OB-150RF/L Orange Blossom Left-Handed Banjo with Case

This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-150RF Orange Blossom Banjo, and if you’re a left-handed player who has been waiting for a serious pre-war-inspired flathead at a real-world price, this is the one worth stopping for. I’ve been playing and selling banjos for over 45 years, and the features Gold Tone packed into the OB-150RF genuinely impressed me when I first got my hands on it — a bell brass flathead tone ring, a three-ply maple rim, and a one-piece cast flange. Those three components together are what define the sound people associate with the great Scruggs-era recordings, and you’d normally have to spend two or three times this price to get all of them in the same instrument. The OB-150RF/L brings that combination to left-handed players without compromise.

The neck is maple with a rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and vintage pearloid (ABS) inlays that give it an authentic period look. The ZeroGlide nut at 1-3/16″ keeps open strings in tune with fretted notes — a small detail that makes a real difference in playability. Gold Tone’s GT planetary tuners are smooth and reliable, the dual 11″ coordinator rods give you neck-angle adjustment room, and the Terminator tailpiece lets you dial in string tension to taste. The 5/8″ maple bridge with an ebony cap, Remo HC Coated head, and notched tension hoop round out a parts list that reads more like a boutique build than a production banjo at this price point. Finish is Vintage Brown satin — understated and classy. A hard case is included.

Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. That means the action is properly set at the nut and bridge, the neck angle is dialed in, the head tension is tuned, and intonation is checked. Most instruments at this price point never see that kind of attention before they reach the player. Yours will.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means you get the full manufacturer warranty — and Gold Tone’s warranty on the OB-150RF is transferrable and covers the instrument for life. I’m Geoff Hohwald, co-owner of Watch & Learn in Atlanta and author of Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method on the market. I co-designed the Gold Tone OB-Standard with the Gold Tone team, and have been cited on Wikipedia for my work on Scruggs style and banjo rolls. When you buy from us, you’re buying from people who actually play, teach, and live this instrument — not a general music retailer moving boxes. We offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, and 24-month plans with no late fees, so you can get the instrument you actually want without waiting.

Gold Tone OB-150RF/L Specifications

Handedness	Left-Handed
Nut Width	1-3/16″ ZeroGlide Nut
Tuners	GT Planetary
Tuner Buttons	Cream
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Frets	22
Inlay	Vintage Pearloid (ABS)
Truss Rod	Two-Way Adjustable
Scale Length	26-3/16″
Rim	11″ 3-Ply Maple
Tone Ring	11″ Flat Top, 20-Hole, Bell Brass
Flange	One-Piece Cast
Head	11″ Remo HC Coated Topside
Tension Hoop	11″ Notched
Brackets	24
Coordinator Rods	Dual 11″
Bridge	5/8″ Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece	Terminator
Resonator	14″ Maple
Binding	Cream ABS
Armrest	Fits All GT Engraved
Hardware Finish	Chrome Plated
Body Finish	Vintage Brown / Satin
String Gauges	.009, .022w, .013, .011, .009
Tuning	G D G B D
Weight	11.5 lbs.
Case	Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this banjo truly configured for left-handed playing, or is it just a mirror-image setup?

Yes, the OB-150RF/L is a purpose-built left-handed instrument from Gold Tone — the neck, head, and hardware are all oriented for a left-handed player from the factory. It is not a restrung right-handed model. The professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida confirms everything is properly adjusted for left-hand playing before it ships to you.

How does the bell brass flathead tone ring compare to the pot metal rings found on less expensive banjos?

Bell brass is the same alloy used in the classic pre-war flathead banjos that defined the Scruggs sound, and it produces a warmer, more complex sustain than pot metal. It’s denser and rings more freely, which translates directly into the kind of note separation and depth that bluegrass players are chasing. At this price point, getting a genuine bell brass ring is unusual and is one of the main reasons the OB-150RF punches well above its class tonally.

Does the Gold Tone warranty transfer if I sell the banjo later?

Yes — Gold Tone’s lifetime warranty on the OB-150RF is fully transferrable to a subsequent owner, which is a meaningful benefit and adds to the instrument’s resale value. Keep your original purchase documentation and Gold Tone’s warranty registration in case it’s ever needed.

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