Gold Tone Mastertone™ OB-3: Orange Blossom “Twanger” Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo with Case

In late 2018, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone had a concept for replicating one of the most iconic banjos, played by one of the most iconic banjo players of all time, JD Crowe’s original RB-3 (“Banger”). After extensive research and great attention to every detail, Gold Tone was able to rebirth this classic banjo. This banjo is unique in its “No Hole” tone ring, which tightens up the sustain. It also features the original headstock, neck, and body measurements, nickel-plated hardware, slanted resonator walls, vintage inlay, a Presto tailpiece, concentric resonator rings, and a brown mahogany finish. We’ve designed hundreds of banjos in the last 25 years, but tone-wise, this outperforms every previous model. It includes an archtop hardshell case and a lifetime transferrable warranty. It can be ordered with capo spikes or as a left-handed model.

All Gold Tone instruments are set up in Titusville, FL. USA

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell comes with the full manufacturer warranty and you’re buying a genuine, new instrument — not a gray-market or diverted unit. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4 and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans, all with no late fees, plus Afterpay. Questions before you buy? Reach out — we’re happy to help.