• Front and side of Gold Tone OB-3 Orange Blossom "Twanger" Resonator
    Great take on a classic 1930s RB-3 banjo owned by J.D. Crowe.  Style 3 appointments throughout.  Mahogany neck and resonator. Maple rim and no-hole flathead tone ring. With OHSC (burgundy lining). EC. On consignment.
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • Designed after J.D. Crowe's famous RB-3 "Banger" banjo
  • SN 22112233
  • 2021
  • EC
  • Gloss natural finish on mahogany neck and resonator
  • W-b-w concentric purfling lines on back of resonator
  • Dark stained rosewood fingerboard
  • Pearloid varied pattern inlays (Style 3)
  • "MASTERTONE" block inlay on 21st fret
  • Railroad spikes in frets 7, 9 and 10
  • White-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • Double cut peghead shape
  • Peghead overlay features pearl floral cross, curlicues and "Gold Tone" logo (Style 3)
  • Gotoh Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 5/8" 3-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • No-hole Flathead tone ring
  • Snuffy Smith bridge
  • 24 brackets with notched tension hoop
  • 1-piece flange
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Original hard shell case (burgundy lining)
  • On consignment

Gold Tone OB-3 "Twanger" Resonator Banjo (2021)

Expert Setup
Intl. Fees
Used

SKU: 70U-217123

$1,425 USD
$1,425 USD
Great take on a classic 1930s RB-3 banjo owned by J.D. Crowe.  Style 3 appointments throughout.  Mahogany neck and resonator. Maple rim and no-hole flathead tone ring. With OHSC (burgundy lining). EC. On consignment.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • Designed after J.D. Crowe's famous RB-3 "Banger" banjo
  • SN 22112233
  • 2021
  • EC
  • Gloss natural finish on mahogany neck and resonator
  • W-b-w concentric purfling lines on back of resonator
  • Dark stained rosewood fingerboard
  • Pearloid varied pattern inlays (Style 3)
  • "MASTERTONE" block inlay on 21st fret
  • Railroad spikes in frets 7, 9 and 10
  • White-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • Double cut peghead shape
  • Peghead overlay features pearl floral cross, curlicues and "Gold Tone" logo (Style 3)
  • Gotoh Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 5/8" 3-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • No-hole Flathead tone ring
  • Snuffy Smith bridge
  • 24 brackets with notched tension hoop
  • 1-piece flange
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Original hard shell case (burgundy lining)
  • On consignment