Gold Tone Mastertone OB-2 JM Joe Mullins 5-String Bowtie Maple Resonator Banjo #4517
The Gold Tone Mastertone OB-2 JM is a premium 5-string resonator banjo built in collaboration with Bluegrass icon Joe Mullins. Featuring a classic bowtie aesthetic and golden sunburst finish, this banjo blends traditional styling with modern performance. The mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and Gold Tone Bowtie inlays offers smooth playability across all 22 frets. A bone nut and Gotoh planetary tuners provide reliable tuning stability, while the gold-plated hardware and Prucha Presto-style tailpiece enhance its high-end appearance. The tone comes from an 11" brass-topped tone rim and rolled brass tone ring, delivering powerful projection and clarity. Other thoughtful touches include a custom Dotson bridge, dual coordinator rods, a 14" mahogany resonator, and a signature black Corian armrest. With a scale length of 26-1/4" and weighing just over 8 lbs, this banjo is a comfortable, professional-grade instrument ready for any stage. Comes complete with a hard case and is set up for traditional open G tuning (GDGBD).
SPECS
-Headstock-
Buttons: Custom Black Gotoh
Nut Width: 1-1/4" Bone
Tuners: Gold Gotoh Planetary Tuners
-Neck-
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Inlay: Gold Tone Bowtie
Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
-Body-
Armrest: Black Corian Armrest With Signature
Binding: Cream ABS
Brackets: 24
Bridge: 5/8" Dotson
Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
Finish: Golden Sunburst
Flange: One Piece Cast
Hardware: Gold Plated
Head: 11" Remo HC Coated Topside
Resonator: 14" Mahogany
Rim: 11" Brass Topped Tone Rim
Tailpiece: Prucha Presto Style
Tension Hoop: 11" Notched
Tone Ring: 11" Rolled Brass Tonering
-Dimensions-
Scale Length: 26-1/4"
Weight: 8.12 lbs.
-Other-
Bag: HPB (Available)
Case: Included
String Gauge: .009, .022w, .013, .011, .009
Tuning: GDGBD
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