The Gold Tone Mastertone OB-2 Bowtie is a classic 5-string resonator banjo that leans hard into vintage bluegrass tone and feel. Built around a three-ply maple rim and a 19-hole bell brass flat top tone ring, this banjo delivers the dry crack, strong midrange, and clear note separation that players expect from a traditional Mastertone-style instrument. The Golden Sunburst finish and mahogany construction give it that timeless look that feels right at home in any bluegrass setting.

The mahogany neck has a comfortable, familiar profile and is paired with an ebony fingerboard featuring the iconic bowtie inlay pattern. Gotoh planetary tuners keep tuning stable, while the Presto-style tailpiece, notched tension hoop, and Dotson bridge help shape a quick, responsive attack. The mahogany resonator adds depth and projection, giving this banjo plenty of volume for jams, stage work, and recording.

The OB-2 Bowtie is a great choice for players who want authentic bluegrass tone without stepping into vintage-only territory. It offers reliable build quality, classic appointments, and a sound that holds up whether you are rolling backup or taking a lead break. This is a banjo that feels familiar from the first note and continues to reward confident right-hand technique.

SPECS
Headstock Buttons: Custom Gotoh
Nut Width: 1-1/4" Bone
Tuners: Gotoh Planetary
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Inlay: Gold Tone Bowtie
Neck Material: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Armrest: Plain
Binding: Cream ABS
Brackets: 24
Bridge: 5/8 Dotson
Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
Finish: Golden Sunburst
Flange: One Piece Cast
Hardware: Nickel Plated
Head: 11" Remo HC Coated Topside
Resonator: 14" Mahogany
Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple
Tailpiece: Presto Style
Tension Hoop: 11" Notched
Tone Ring: 11" Flat Top - 19 Hole - Bell Brass
Scale Length: 26-3/16"
Weight: 13 lbs.
Case: Yes

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