Gold Tone Orange Blossom 5-String Banjo - OB-250+TP

The Orange Blossom OB-250+TP is a dramatically improved version of our celebrated OB-250 with added features reserved for only the highest-quality of banjos. Upgraded features include the JLS Special 12 Bronze Tone Ring, the Tony Pass Schaeffer (TPS) birch block rim, Gary Sosebee Select aged maple bridge, and includes a TKL deluxe arch top case and lifetime transferable warranty.

The JLS Special 12 Tone Ring is a replica of the Gibson tone rings used in the Granada models in the 1930s. The maker, Jim Stull of San Antonio, Texas, has analyzed original Gibson tone rings and duplicated the exact specifications. When electronically tested for pitch, sustain, and ring, it equals the original. It also has a slightly longer skirt which (1) provides more contact with the wood rim and (2) provides direct contact with the heel of the neck for optimized tone. In conjunction with the TPS Birch Block Rim and a complete setup here at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, this banjo will compete with just about any banjo out there.

Every instrument receives a 12 point set-up and is thoroughly inspected before shipment. This takes additional time before shipping but insures that your instrument will be received without any flaws or issues and will be ready to play right out of the box.

Features:

• Includes Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Neck: Maple
• Tone Ring: JLS 12 Bell Bronze Tone Ring (Made in USA)
• Rim: Tony Pass Schaeffer Birch Block Rim
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Resonator : 14" Flame Maple
• Includes Deluxe Archtop Hard Case
• Bridge: Gary Sosebee Aged Maple Bridge; 5/8"
• Fingerboard inlay: Hearts & Flowers
• Nut: Bone
• Flange: One Piece Die Cast Zinc
• Plating: Chrome
• Tailpiece: Straightline tailpiece
• Wood finish: Vintage brown
• Head size: 11" Remo high crown frosted
• Scale: 26-3/16"
• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Total length: 38-3/8"
• Weight: 13.5 lbs
• Frets: 22
• LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Shipped insured
• Brand new