Mastertone™ OB-Standard+: Orange Blossom Standard Resonator Banjo with upgraded JLS tone ring and hardshell Case
$ 2,999.99
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Gold Tone OB-Standard+ with JLS Tone Ring
A Banjo Warehouse Exclusive — The OB-Standard+ has all the features of the Gold Tone OB-Standard but with an upgraded JLS tone ring, the most vintage-sounding flathead ring available. $2,999.99 with free shipping.
What Makes the OB-Standard+ Special
The double-cut headstock and Hearts-and-Flowers inlay pattern pay respect to Earl Scruggs, who played this style of banjo for many years. This classic nickel-plated Mastertone flathead banjo features:
- Maple neck and rim
- Creme ABS binding
- Vintage Brown finish
- Premium hardware
- Dotson bridge
- Upgraded JLS tone ring (Banjo Warehouse exclusive)
The JLS Tone Ring Difference
The JLS Tone Ring is hand sand-cast in the USA and features a more rounded head-bearing top edge, which increases contact with the head. The result: a smoother, fuller low-end response with authentic vintage tone.
Listen to the difference between the OB-Standard+ and the standard OB-Standard:
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Price: $2,999.99 with free US shipping
Phone: (404) 218-8580
Email: thebanjowarehouse@gmail.com
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Want to try the OB-Standard+ in person? Schedule an appointment at our Yellow Springs, OH location (near Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton) or our Atlanta, GA showroom.
Call (404) 218-8580 to schedule a visit.
About Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is a family business with 50 years of experience in music and 40 years in musical instrument retail. Our focus is the 5-string flathead banjo. Every instrument receives a professional setup before shipping and is backed by our 7-day satisfaction guarantee.
Founder Geoff Hohwald has been playing banjo since the 1960s and is the author of The Banjo Primer. He offers in-person and virtual lessons, and his free instructional website is banjocompass.com.
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