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Gold Tone Mastertone OB-3 Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo #2495

   
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Mastertone™ OB-3: Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo with 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 the 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. Gold Tone has designed hundreds of banjos in the last 25 years, but tone-wise, this outperforms every previous model. Includes an archtop hardshell case and a lifetime transferrable warranty.

Specifications:

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

Neck:
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Inlay: Pearloid Leaves & Bows
Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

Body:
Armrest: Plain
Binding: Cream ABS
Brackets: 24
Bridge: 5/8 Snuffy Smith
Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
Finish: Natural / High Gloss
Flange: One Piece Cast
Hardware: Nickel Plated
Head: 11" Remo HC Coated Topside
Resonator: 14" Mahogany w/ Angled Sidewal
Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple
Tailpiece: Presto Style
Tension Hoop: 11" Notched
Tone Ring: 11" Flat Top - No Hole - Brass

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

Other:
Case Included
String Gauge: .011, .024w, .016, .013, .011
Tuning: GDGBD

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