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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.