The man who defined the “Golden Era” of modern banjos is back at the drawing board. Introducing the Gold Tone OB-12 Top Tension; designed with Greg Rich to deliver the original, authentic pre-war sound you’ve been chasing. Massive sustain, heritage styling, and uncompromising volume.

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. 

Serial Number: 226101001

SPECS:

Neck: Walnut

Rim: 11″ 3-ply Maple

Resonator: 14″ Original Style Carved Walnut Resonator

Fingerboard: 12″ Radius

Scale Length: 26-1/4″

Nut: Bone, 1-1/4″

Bridge: 11/16 Mastertone

Tone Ring: Pre-War Formula Brass Flathead Tone Ring

Frets: 22

Tuners: Gotoh Planetary

Tailpiece: Presto-Style

Flange: Cast one-Piece

Inlay: Art Deco Style 12

Binding: White w/ Black

Hardware: Nickel Plated

Finish: Gloss

Hardshell Case Included

Important information if shipping outside of the USA:

Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl. If you purchase this item to be shipped outside of the USA, we’ll determine whether the regulations apply to your order, and will contact you with more information if necessary