Offered by Dean Johnson's Music, Inc.

NOTE: Stock Photos. Photos are not of the actual instrument that will be received.

NEW Gold Tone OT-800 Old Time Openback banjo with Gold Tone Hard Shell Case. This is a NEW A-stock instrument, NOT a "B" or factory second.

Note that these general Hard Shell Cases often have minor cosmetic imperfections such as minor scuffs and lifting in the Tolex covering in the curves. Please buy with that understanding.

Note that case design and accent color may differ from the one pictured but is an authentic Gold Tone case.

Comes with a Full warranty from Gold Tone.

LIST PRICE: $2,133.32 - GET IT FOR MUCH LESS HERE!

The Old Tone OT-800 pays homage to one of the most sought-after banjos of the "classic" period (1890 to 1930) when the Boston School of banjo making was the highest expression of the art. The pot sports a pre-WW II-style Tubaphone tone ring, which adds pleasing overtones via a square-section tube mated to a solid brass rod, all encased in a turned brass sleeve. This sits snugly on an eleven-inch maple rim equipped with dual coordinator rods (for easy action adjustment) and is topped with a Remo Renaissance head carrying a maple and ebony bridge. A No Knot tailpiece anchors the strings. The authentic bracket-band carries the shoes without the need to drill holes in the rim, increasing the OT-800's power and sustain. The maple neck has a bound ebony fretboard inlayed in engraved vintage style and a scoop at the pot for the hardcore clawhammer player. A deluxe arched top hard case is included.

Specifications:

Headstock

• Buttons : C-Style
• Nut Width : 1-3/16" ZeroGlide Nut
• Tuners : GT Master Planetary

Neck

• Fingerboard : Ebony w/ Scoop
• Frets : 18
• Inlay : Old Time
• Material : Maple
• Truss Rod : Two-Way Adjustable

Body

• Armrest : Vintage-Style
• Binding : White ABS
• Brackets : 24
• Bridge : Maple w/ Ebony Cap
• Coordinator Rods : Dual 11"
• Finish : Vintage Brown / High Gloss
• Hardware : Chrome Plated
• Head : 11" Remo HC Renaissance
• Rim : 11" 3-Ply Maple Tubaphone-Style w/ Bracket
• Tailpiece : No Knot
• Tension Hoop : 11" Notched
• Tone Ring : 11" 32-Hole Tubaphone-Style

Dimensions

• Scale Length : 26-3/16"
• Weight : 8 lbs.

Other

• Case : Included
• String Gauge : .010, .024w, .015, .012, .010
• Tuning : GDGBD

Handling time is typically 1 DAY for items in our store inventory. For items that are not in our own store inventory (MOST ITEMS THAT ARE ADVERTISED AS “STOCK LISTINGS”), handling time before shipping is usually 2 or 3 days but sometimes up to 5 business days.Buyers may inquire for more information on expected shipping time.

As per our shipping policy, for larger items, we use UPS or FedEx.
Instrument purchases need to have the buyer’s physical address as the ship-to (UPS and FedEx do NOT deliver to PO Boxes).
Buyers can request a quote for the additional shipping cost, in cases where USPS is preferred or an only option for the buyer.

Our official hours of operation for spring and summer are: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday and Friday; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday Eastern Standard Time. We are closed Sundays. Our regular shipping days are Monday through Friday.

Considering the large volume of listings we maintain, though rare, typographical errors and oversights will sometimes occur. Note, especially, that a case is ONLY included with a sale when it is pictured in the ad. On rare occasion, text in the description or title may inadvertently indicate otherwise. If there is any doubt, please inquire. We ALWAYS post a picture of a case when one is included in a sale. Only the item(s) pictured in the ad are included in this sale.

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