Mastertone® OB-3EF: 24-Fret Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo with Case

The Mastertone Revival series... now featuring additional upgrades and options!

$2,199.99
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OB-3EF Specifications

All Gold Tone instruments setup in Titusville, FL. USA

Highlights

No-Hole Tone Ring
3-Ply Canadian Maple Rim
Gotoh Planetary Tuners
Leaves and Bows Inlay

A Carbon Copy

The OB-3EF delivers that tight, dry crack on the first note - fast response, clean separation, and the focused JD Crowe-inspired voice players expect. Built on the classic OB-3 platform, it adds one key upgrade: extra frets for extended upper-neck access when the tune climbs beyond traditional positions.

Set up in Titusville, Florida through Gold Tone’s 12-point professional process, this is a banjo designed for clarity and control across the full fingerboard.


Key Features

  • 24 frets (extended range) – extra upper-fret access for melodic runs and high-position breaks
  • No-hole bell brass flat-top tone ring – tight attack with controlled sustain and strong note focus
  • 3-ply Canadian maple rim – quick response with classic dry punch
  • Mahogany neck and resonator – warmth that balances brightness and edge
  • Gotoh planetary tuners – stable, precise tuning
  • Presto tailpiece – crisp snap and clean separation
  • Snuffy Smith bridge – articulate, balanced response
  • 11" Remo coated head – familiar bluegrass texture with controlled top-end

The OB-3EF preserves the traditional Mastertone-style punch while the extra frets open up modern melodic space up the neck.

Find your voice across the full range.

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