Gold Tone OT-800

Best guide Gold Tone OT-800 Banjo (Five String, Vintage Mahogany). The 32-hole brass Tubaphone-style tone ring allows the sound to ring loud and clear with maximum sustain Other features include a maple neck with bound Gold Tone OT-800 ebony fingerboard with frailing scoop, a classic engraved fingerboard inlay design, a Fairbanks-style headstock, 11” Renaissance banjo head, and a No Knot tailpiece The Old Tone 800 (0T-800) is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after banjo design in the classic Old Time sound, the Vega Tubaphone.  The Gold Tone 0T-800 incorporates a fitted metal bracket band to an 11” maple rim in which the shoe lugs bolt directly to the bracket band instead of the wood rim allowing for a more solid tone and increased sustain ... Learn more »

Gold Tone OT-800 Review: Gold Tone OT-800 Banjo (Five String, Vintage Mahogany). This Gold Tone banjo is a quality musical instrument. Cosmetically it's fit and finish is excellent, from the pearl tuner knobs to the MOP inlay to the pot and tailpiece it is just a beautiful piece of work. The tone projection is wonderful, it rings with sound and the sustain is pleasure to the ears. The banjo comes with a well constructed and beautifully detailed case. The purchase was an easy transaction and delivery was quick. I own four Gold Tone banjos, the WL-250 which I string with nylgut ... Read more »

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