Gold Tone OB-3 Mastertone "Twanger" Five String Banjo

In late 2018, a concept was born 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. We've designed hundreds of banjos in the last 25 years, but tone-wise, this outperforms every previous model. Includes an archtop hardshell case, lifetime transferrable warranty. Buttons C-Style Nut Width 1-1/4" Bone Tuners Gotoh Planetary Fingerboard Ebony Frets 22 Inlay Pearloid Leaves & Bows Material Mahogany Truss Rod Two-Way Adjustable 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 Scale Length 26-1/4"