Gold Tone OB-100 Orange Blossom Lightweight Mastertone Style Banjo with Bag

The Gold Tone OB-100 is a Mastertone-style bluegrass banjo with a rolled brass tone ring, one-piece cast flange, and mahogany construction. It is a tribute to the classic Gibson RB-100, designed with input from Greg Rich. At 8.2 lbs with a 3-ply Canadian maple tone rim, it delivers strong, focused punch while reducing weight for players who need relief.

PRE-ORDER: The first batch of the OB-100 sold out very quickly. This listing is a pre-order for the next batch, which Gold Tone expects to arrive in August or September. Reserve yours now and we will ship it as soon as it arrives. Message us here on Reverb with any questions about timing.

A simple paddle-style headstock and traditional dot inlays give the OB-100 a clean, understated look, perfect for players who appreciate classic design without flash. The tobacco burst resonator is bound on the back only, staying true to traditional roots.

THE TONE RING

The OB-100 features a 3-ply Canadian maple tone rim with a specially routed channel along the top outer edge that holds a rolled brass tone ring. This design delivers a strong, focused punch while reducing overall weight. The one-piece cast flange provides true Mastertone-style construction.

SPECIFICATIONS

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets

Inlays: Dot

Nut: Bone, 1 3/16"

Tuners: Gotoh Planetary

Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable

Scale Length: 26 1/4"

Rim: 11" 3-ply Canadian maple with routed channel

Tone Ring: 11" rolled brass flat bar

Tension Hoop: 11" notched, 24 brackets

Flange: One-piece cast

Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"

Bridge: 5/8" Mastertone maple with ebony cap

Head: 11" Remo coated

Hardware: Nickel plated

Tailpiece: Presto

Resonator: Mahogany, tobacco burst matte, bound on back only

Weight: 8.2 lbs

Tuning: GDGBD

Included: Gig bag

WHAT YOU GET FROM BANJO WAREHOUSE

Every Gold Tone is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships, so your banjo arrives ready to play. Banjo Warehouse has been selling fine banjos since 1980, now based in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Owner Geoff Hohwald has been playing and selling banjos since 1963 and is the author of The Banjo Primer.

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