A few years ago, Béla Fleck asked if we could build a baritone banjo for him. He desired an instrument that would slot in between the standard five-string and our CEB-5 cello banjo that he’d been using in performances with partner (and mate) Abigail Washburn. The ML-1 “Missing Link” C-tuned banjo (named by Béla) was born.
The mighty CEB-5's fourteen-inch pot (the largest banjo pot in production today by any maker) with a custom Remo Renaissance head and custom-designed high-tension wound nylon strings on a custom bridge pushes out gut-rumbling lowdown banjo mojo.
While Béla had already been playing a Gold Tone CEB-5 Cello Banjo, he felt that there should be a banjo to fill the gap between the cello banjo (tuned to G, an octave below the standard banjo) and the standard five-string.
Now with a radiused fretboard! 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, and can optionally be ordered with capo spikes, pickup, Zero Glide upgraded nut, or as a left-handed model.
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, and can optionally be ordered with capo spikes, pickup, Zero Glide upgraded nut, or as a left-handed model.
The Gold Tone OB-2 is a premium 5-string banjo, designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Crafted with a multi-ply maple rim and a slim, fast-playing neck, it produces a crisp, bright tone. This banjo stands out for its high-quality construction, and traditional, authentic sound.
Founded in Titusville, Florida in 1993, the company is committed to providing quality instruments at an affordable price. That means quality parts, professional design, tight-fitting assembly, and an expert set up by real musicians. Their policy is to offer "more bang for the buck" in every design and price points. Every instrument receives a 12-point setup before shipment, and verifies Gold Tone's commitment to great tone and superb playability.