Gold Tone OB-3 Mastertone™ Professional Banjo "The Twanger"
Gold Tone OB-3 Mastertone™ Pro Banjo
"The Twanger"
Gold Tone Orange Blossom OB-3 Mastertone™
SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE OB-3 INCLUDED HERE
- GOTOH Tuners The OB-3 comes with high quality GOTOH tuners standard!
- 5th string Capo Spikes INSTALLED FREE with the Gold Tone OB-3
- Zero Glide Nut INSTALLED Free on the OB-3
- High Quality Snuffy Smith Premium Banjo Bridge Now installed and included FREE on the OB-2 ($35 value)
The Gold Tone OB-3 "The Twanger" is a replica of JD Crowe's 1930's Gibson RB3 banjo he called "The Banger" which featured a no hole brass flathead tone ring, one piece flange, 3 ply maple rim, mahogany neck and slant wall resonator.
Gold Tone OB-3 Pro Banjo Set Up at BanjoTeacher.com
The Gold Tone OB-3 is specially set up by banjo luthier, ED Weber at our shop in Tennessee. You cannot find a better banjo set-up person from any competitor out there than Ed Weber. Ed worked for Gibson banjos in Nashville for 25 years building their high end banjos. He is also an experienced custom banjo builder. 
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Ed worked for Gibson Banjos for 25 years starting in the late 80's and helped design and build Gibson Banjos during that time. I feel very blessed to have him, not only as a highly skilled pro but as a friend and co-worker. Ed takes great pride in everything he does and it really shows in the tremendous feed back and satisfaction I receive back from my banjo customers. You can count on Ed to give you the very best banjo set up when ordering this banjo from Banjoteacher.com
The OB-3 by Gold Tone comes with lifetime warranty which is TRANSFERRABLE if you sell the banjo later too.
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Zero Glide Nut Installed FREE
All Gold Tone Banjos from BanjoTeacher.com now come with the Zero Glide Nut installed FREE
The Zero Glide makes the banjo action easier to play, increases the sound clarity and is a significant improvement for any banjo. Installation by a professional is normally done at a cost of $75 or more. It's now installed FREE on all Gold Tone Banjos.
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List of FREE Items Included with this Banjo
FREE Professional Banjo Set up by Ed Weber
FREE Official Gold Tone TKL Hard Shell Case- FREE 5th String Capo Spikes
- Free Zero Glide Nut Installed on Request ($75 value)
- Option to Add Engraved Tension Hoop
- FREE Snuffy Smith High Quality Premium Banjo Bridge FREE ($30 value)
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5 Free Ross Nickerson Banjo Instruction DVDs with this model
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Zero Glide Nut
Gold Tone does not install the Zero Glide Nut standard on the OB-3 but you can add it FREE as an option below.
Add an Engraved Tension Hoop to the OB-3 for only $99.
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Gold Tone OB- 3 Specifications:
Neck: Mahogany
Finish: Satin Vintage Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Snuffy Maple with Ebony Cap
Tuners: Gotoh Planetary Tuners
Inlay: Vintage Flying eagle Pearloid
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Tone Ring: No Hole Brass tone ring
Rim: 3-Ply Canadian Maple
Tension Hoop: Notched Brass
Flange: One Piece Die Cast
Binding: ABS Creme
Brackets: 24
Buttons: Creme
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Pickups: Optional
Tailpiece: 5-String Terminator
Armrest: Gibson Style
Head: 11" Remo HC Frosted
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1-1/4" Zero Glide Bone
Scale Length: 26-1/4"
Weight: 11 lbs.
Tuning: GDGBD
Nut Width: 1-1/4" Zero Glide Bone
Scale Length: 26-1/4"
Weight: 11 lbs.
Tuning: GDGBD
Strings: .010, .022w, 014, .012, .010
Hard Case: Included
Left-Handed Available: Yes
Zero Glide Installed:
Option 1: SMP+ P
Option 2: Fishman Rare Earth Pickup
L Gabriel Feb 19, 2024 | Excellent banjo and service I got my banjo less than a week upon order and the setup was great. I played it right out of the box, and it sounds excellent. It was extremely well packed, with the free zero glide nut/railroad spikes installed nicely. My banjo teacher even compared it to his Gibson RB-3 and told me that the only reason why I would need to upgrade to a better banjo would be to get the real thing. Thanks Ross and Gold Tone |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Dick Pisa Mar 31, 2022 | Thanks so much! Hi Ross, my banjo arrived yesterday, thrilled with it!! Thanks so much for your time and input!! Thanks again!! |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Matthew F Amati Mar 26, 2022 | Thanks for your excellent, fast service Hi Ross. Just want to inform you that the banjo arrived safely. Right out of the box, it sounds great. Loudest banjo I have ever owned, great tone, super responsive and clear. Thanks for your excellent, fast service, and for one monster of a banjo. |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
John Bragg Feb 1, 2022 | the years of experience that he shared helped me choose this banjo “Being a novice banjo player, I researched as much as I could online. I found Ross playing the Gold Tone Twanger on YouTube and its sound took me back to my childhood in the hills of West Virginia. I called him up and the years of experience that he shared helped me choose this banjo over other models. It’s sound is crisp and clear. It sounds remarkably like the early days of bluegrass when a banjo would ring loud and true. The sound that this banjo projects with minimal effort is simply astounding. Thanks to Ross and Gold Tone for such excellent customer service. I will always remain a customer” John Bragg Strasburg, VA |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
J Roger Nov 29, 2021 | Thank you! Received my Gold Tone OB 3 "Twanger" the day after Thanksgiving. This is the second banjo I've ever owned, and it is a huge step up in quality and sound. I appreciate the time you spent on the phone and through email to help me decide on the right banjo for me. This banjo looks and sounds great, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Your customer service is outstanding, and I appreciate the encouragement to practice and improve. I think this banjo will definitely help me reach some of my goals! Thank you! |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Merle Lee Jul 20, 2021 | Thanks so much for the advice Hey Ross, I received my OB3 Friday. This thing sounds Great!! Thanks so much for the advice and the DVD’s. I’m excited to start using them! Thanks, Merle Lee |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Larry Hunt May 6, 2021 | Thanks for all your help Got my banjo sun afternoon - couldn't be more proud it is beautiful- thanks to you and Ross for all your help. It sounds as good as it looks it sounds as good as some of the more expensive banjos |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
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