Gold Tone Mastertone™ OB-12 Top Tension Resonator Banjo Vintage Brown Finish w/ Case

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The man who defined the "Golden Era" of modern banjos is back at the drawing board. Introducing the Gold Tone OB-12 Top Tension—designed with Greg Rich to deliver the original, authentic pre-war sound you’ve been chasing. Massive sustain, heritage styling, and uncompromising volume.

This instrument is a faithful tribute to the famous Mastertone Top Tension models of the late 1930s. Renowned for their weight and mass, these banjos offer a distinct, aggressive cut and a depth of tone that standard builds simply cannot replicate. At the heart of this build is the hand-selected walnut neck and matching resonator. Walnut offers a sonic signature that sits perfectly between mahogany and maple—delivering warmth without sacrificing clarity—while the carved original-style resonator provides the correct internal air chamber geometry for maximum projection.

The OB-12 is dressed to impress with historically accurate appointments. The headstock features our New Vintage Script Logo, evoking the class and style of the pre-war epoch. Functionality meets comfort with a custom top tension armrest, specifically contoured to cover the tension bolts for a smooth playing experience. To ensure optimal string energy transfer and classic snap, we have equipped this model with a premium Presto tailpiece.

Key Features:

• Design: Inspired by the famous Mastertone Top Tensions of the 1930s
• Woods: Hand-selected Walnut neck and resonator
• Resonator: Carved original style for authentic projection and depth
• Hardware: Custom Top Tension Armrest and Presto Tailpiece
• Aesthetics: Headstock inlay featuring the New Vintage Script Logo

FEATURES:

Gotoh Planetary Tuners
C-Style Buttons
1-1/4" Bone Nut
12" Radiused Fretboard
22 Frets
Art Deco Style 12 Inlay
Walnut Neck
Two-Way Adjustable Truss Rod
Top Tension Armrest
White and Black Multi-PLy Binding
24 Brackets
5/8" Mastertone™ Bridge
Dual 11" Coordinator Rods
Vintage Brown High Gloss Finish
One-Piece Cast Flange
Nickel Plated Hardware
11" Remo HC Coated Head
14" Original Style Carved Walnut Resonator
11" 3-Ply Maple Rim
Presto Tailpiece
11" Original Top Tension Style Tension Hoop
Pre-War Formula Brass Flathead Tone Ring
26-1/4" Scale Length
Gold Tone Hardshell Case Included