Gold Tone Mastertone(TM) OB-2 Bowtie 5-String Bluegrass Banjo for sale in Bristol, TN
*BUY BRAND NEW FROM AN AUTHORIZED GOLD TONE DEALER!*"Since the success of Gold Tone's OB-3 Twanger, we were kicking around ideas for the next tribute banjo when the bowtie banjos of 1960 to mid-1964 were brought up. This was when the bowtie was at its peak of quality. A unique nineteen-hole flathead tone ring (versus the previous twenty-hole version) was used during this time. The banjos were built in Kalamazoo by some of the same people that worked there in the thirties, and the tone rings were still cast by the same foundry that made them back before The War. A full thickness rim and nickel-plated hardware were still used as well.With those specs in mind, we set about creating a worthy modern evocation of this great old banjo: the Gold Tone OB-2 Bowtie. The feature set closely adheres to the original banjo: mahogany neck and maple resonator, a beautiful golden sunburst finish and even a nineteen-hole flathead tone ring. Updated features include superb quality Gotoh machine heads, the renowned Snuffy Smith bridge, a Presto-style tailpiece and dual coordinator rods for precise adjustment.From our hands to yours, the value is superb and the tone and playability are amazing. Enjoy!"FEATURES:Gotoh Planetary Tuners w/ Custom Gotoh Buttons1-1/4" Bone NutMahogany NeckEbony Fretboard22 Vintage-Style FretsGold Tone Bowtie Fretboard InlaysTwo-Way Adjustable Truss RodNickel HardwarePlain ArmrestCream ABS Body Binding24 Brackets5/8" Snuffy Smith Bridge11" Dual Coordinator RodsGolden Sunburst FinishOne-Piece Cast Flange11" Remo HC Coated Head14" Mahogany Resonator11" 3-Ply Maple RimPresto-Style Tailpiece11" Notched Tension Hoop11" Flat Top 19-Hole Bell Brass Tone Ring26-1/4" Scale LengthGold Tone Hardshell Case Included
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