A re-creation of Bela's customized Mastertone that Bela himself is excited to play.  The Gold Tone OB-Bela Bela Fleck Bluegrass Heart banjo features a no-hole tone ring on a maple pot. The  heftier, wider mahogany neck provides extra mass and contributes to a deeper, fuller tone.  The fingerboard is radiused for comfort and Rickard tuning pegs have a precise 10:1 gear ratio. Get ready to explore new tonal possibilities.