Gold Tone Mastertone OB-3EF: 24-Fret Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo w/ Case

In late 2018, "Banjo Ben" Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone had a concept for replicating one of the most iconic banjos, played by 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, lifetime transferrable warranty, and can optionally be ordered with capo spikes, pickup, Zero Glide upgraded nut, or as a left-handed model.

Features:

• No-Hole Tone Ring
• 3-Ply Canadian Maple Rim
• Gotoh Planetary Tuners
• Pearloid Leaves and Bows Inlay

Specifications:

Headstock

• Buttons: C-Style
• Nut Width: 1-1/4" Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh Planetary

Neck

• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 24
• Inlay: Pearloid Leaves & Bows
• Material: Mahogany
• Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Body

• ArmrestPlain
• BindingCream ABS
• Brackets24
• Bridge5/8" Snuffy Smith
• Coordinator RodsDual 11"
• FinishNatural / High Gloss
• FlangeOne Piece Cast
• HardwareNickel Plated
• Head11" Remo HC Coated Topside
• Resonator14" Mahogany w/ Angled Sidewal
• Rim11" 3-Ply Maple
• TailpiecePresto Style
• Tension Hoop11" Notched
• Tone Ring11" Flat Top - No Hole - Brass

Dimensions

• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Weight: 13 lbs

Other

• Bag: HPB (Optional)
• String Gauge: .010, .022w, .014, .012, .010
• Tuning: GDGBD

Accessories Included:

• Hard Case

Add some options and upgrades when ordering. Visit the following links and add your upgrades to your cart!

Gold Tone Snuffy Smith 5-String Banjo Bridge (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116468-gold-tone-snuffy-smith-5-string-banjo-bridge-installed

Gold Tone Capo Spikes 7, 9, 10th Frets (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116488-gold-tone-capo-spikes-7-9-10th-frets-installed

Gold Tone Sliding Magnetic Pickup (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116491-gold-tone-sliding-magnetic-pickup-installed

Gold Tone Fishman Rare Earth Banjo Pickup (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116494-gold-tone-fishman-rare-earth-banjo-pickup-installed

Gold Tone 11" Notched Engraved Tension Hoop (Installed) https://reverb.com/item/74116492-gold-tone-11-notched-engraved-tension-hoop-installed