Lightly used Gold Tone OB-250+
Has very minimal play wear showing. Comes with a nice archtop Gold Tone hard case and Gold Tone cradle strap.
Gold Tone has taken their celebrated OB-250 and improved it dramatically by adding many unique features reserved for only the highest-quality banjos.
Upgraded features include the JLS tone ring, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, curly maple neck, Gary Sosebee Cotton Mill bridge. The maple on this bridge is over 100 years old from an old cotton mill and is handmade. The 3rd string is intonated by Gary. This is the best bridge we have found for the OB 250+.
The JLS Tone Ring is a replica of the Gibson tone ring used in the Granada models in the 30’s. The maker, from Texas, has analyzed an original tone ring and duplicated the exact specifications. When electronically tested for pitch, sustain, and ring, it equals the original. It also has a slightly longer “skirt” which (1) provides more contact with wood rim and (2) provides direct contact with the heel of the neck. The neck is attached with a conventional hanger bolt going through a hole at the edge of the tone ring. This method provides an extremely tight fit and maximum heel contact with tone ring.
The Gold Tone OB-250 Plus is played by many pros including: Bill Keith, Pat Cloud, Rick Shubb, David Wright and Modest Mouse!
Gold Tone OB-250 Plus Banjo Features:
Fingerboard: Ebony
Flange: One Piece Pot Metal
Finish: Stained brown sunburst
Inlay: M.O.P. Headstock, hearts & flower fingerboard
Neck: Maple
Nut: Bone with extra mod to prevent binding and use of Keith tuners
Resonator: Highly flamed maple
Rim: 3 ply Canadian Maple
Hardware: Nickel-Plated Engraved Hand Rest
Head Size & Type: Remo Coated 11" HC
Strings: Gold Tone Light gauge w/silver wound 4th
Tailpiece: Straight Line Tailpiece
Tone Ring : JLS #12 Tone Ring
Tuning Machines: Banjo planetary; geared 5th string
Frets: 22 medium
Length: 38"
Neck Width (under nut) 1-3/16"
Weight 14 lbs.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Asking $950 + shipping.
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