{"product_id":"gold-tone-ob-12-top-tension-mastertone-resonator-banjo-gtob12","title":"Gold Tone Mastertone OB-12 Top Tension Resonator Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe man who defined the \"Golden Era\" of modern banjos is back at the drawing board. Introducing the Gold Tone OB-12 Top Tension—designed with Greg Rich to deliver the original, authentic pre-war sound you’ve been chasing. Massive sustain, heritage styling, and uncompromising volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is a faithful tribute to the famous Mastertone Top Tension models of the late 1930s. Renowned for their weight and mass, these banjos offer a distinct, aggressive cut and a depth of tone that standard builds simply cannot replicate. At the heart of this build is the hand-selected walnut neck and matching resonator. Walnut offers a sonic signature that sits perfectly between mahogany and maple—delivering warmth without sacrificing clarity—while the carved original-style resonator provides the correct internal air chamber geometry for maximum projection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44580506763455,"sku":"GTOB12","price":3499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/9412\/9472\/files\/photo_coming_soon_800x_800x_800x800_9c55b419-8dc9-4a12-b53e-a44834da551c.jpg?v=1770232130","url":"https:\/\/www.elderly.com\/products\/gold-tone-ob-12-top-tension-mastertone-resonator-banjo-gtob12","provider":"Elderly Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}