Gold Tone OB-3RF/L Mastertone Orange Blossom Twanger Pre-War Resonator Banjo with Case (Left-Handed)

This left-handed Orange Blossom "Twanger" represents one of the most meticulously researched pre-war banjo recreations ever produced, capturing the essence of JD Crowe's legendary RB-3 "Banger" that defined the golden era of bluegrass. This instrument is brand new from Gold Tone. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: 11-inch three-ply maple rim with concentric resonator rings and slanted resonator walls - Tone Ring: No-Hole flat-top bell brass tone ring for crisp, articulate attack and tightened sustain - Neck Material: Mahogany with natural high-gloss brown finish - Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid ABS Leaves & Bowes inlay, 22 frets - Nut: 1-1/4" bone nut at proper pre-war width - Tuners: Gotoh planetary tuners - Hardware: Nickel-plated throughout with one-piece cast flange and Presto tailpiece - Configuration: Left-handed - Included: Hard case Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method, and has been an authorized Gold Tone dealer selling instruments since 1980. Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.