Gold Tone OB-3 Resonator Banjo w/case

In late 2018, "Banjo Ben" Clark and Jake Stogdill 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 w/ 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 w/ capo spikes, pickup, Zero Glide upgraded nut, or as a left-handed model.

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Headstock

• Headstock Style: C-Style
• Buttons: C-Style
• Tuners: Gotoh Planetary

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1-1/4"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 22
• Inlay: Pearloid ABS Leaves & Bows
• Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable

Body

• Rim: 11" 3-ply maple
• Resonator: 14" mahogany with angled sidewall
• Binding: Cream ABS
• Finish: Natural / high gloss

Hardware

• Hardware Finish: Nickel plated
• Armrest: Fits All GT Plain
• Brackets: 24
• Flange: One-piece cast flange
• Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
• Tension Hoop: 11" notched
• Tailpiece: Presto

Head, Bridge & Tone Ring

• Head: 11" Remo HC coated topside
• Bridge: 5/8" Dotson
• Tone Ring: 11" flat top, no-hole bell brass

Dimensions & Weight

• Scale Length: 26-3/16"
• Weight: 13 lbs.

Accessories

• Case: Included
• Bag: HPB available

Strings & Tuning

• String Gauge: .009, .020w, .013, .011, .009
• Tuning: GDGBD