In late 2018, "Banjo Ben" Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone had a concept for replicating one of the most iconic banjos, played by the one of the most iconic banjo players of all time, JD Crowe's original RB-3 ("Banger"). After extensive research, and with great attention to every detail, Gold Tone was able to rebirth this classic banjo. What makes this banjo truly unique is its "No Hole" tone ring, which really tightens up the sustain. It also features the original measurements on the headstock, neck and body, 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. Includes an archtop hardshell case and lifetime transferrable warranty. 

The OB3-RF is the same as the OB-3, but features a radiused fingerboard for more comfortable playing. Free shipping within the continental US!

Headstock
-Buttons: C-Style
-Nut Width: 1-1/4" Bone
-Tuners: Gotoh Planetary
Neck
-Fingerboard: Rosewood 9.25-12" Radius
-Frets: 22
-Inlay: Pearloid ABS Leaves & Bowes
-Material: Mahogany
-Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Body
-Armrest: Fits All GT Plain
-Binding: Cream ABS
-Brackets: 24
-Bridge: .656 Dotson Bridge (Radiused)
-Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
-Finish: Natural / High Gloss
-Flange: One Piece Cast
-Hardware: Nickel Plated
-Head: 11" Remo HC Coated Topside
-Resonator: 14" Mahogany w/ Angled Sidewal
-Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple
-Tailpiece: Presto
-Tension Hoop: 11" Notched
-Tone Ring: 11" Flat Top - No Hole - Bell Brass
Dimensions
-Scale Length: 26-3/16"
-Weight: 13 lbs.

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