Gold Tone Mastertone OB-3 Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style 5-String Resonator Banjo #2475

The Gold Tone Mastertone OB-3 Orange Blossom Twanger is built for players who want that dry, pre-war inspired banjo sound with real authority behind every note. This 5-string resonator banjo delivers strong projection, a focused low end, and a crisp top that cuts through a jam with ease. The flat top brass tone ring and three-ply maple rim work together to produce a punchy, traditional bluegrass voice that feels familiar the moment you dig in.

The mahogany neck offers a comfortable, stable feel and is paired with an ebony fingerboard and classic leaves and bows inlay for a timeless look. Hardware choices like the Presto-style tailpiece, notched tension hoop, and Snuffy Smith bridge help shape a quick response and strong note separation. The mahogany resonator with angled sidewalls adds depth and clarity while keeping the banjo balanced and powerful.

For players chasing classic Mastertone-style tone without the vintage price tag, the OB-3 Twanger is a serious contender. It is well suited for bluegrass, jam sessions, and stage work where tone, volume, and reliability matter. This is a banjo that rewards a strong right hand and keeps delivering night after night.

SPECS
-Neck-
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Inlay: Pearloid Leaves & Bows
Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable

-Body-
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

-Dimensions-
Scale Length: 26-1/4"
Weight: 13 lbs

-Misc-
Case: Hardshell

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