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Featured artistBéla Fleck
A replica of Number 1: a 1937 Gibson Style 75 Mastertone pot, obtained for Fleck in the early eighties by Marc Horowitz. The neck on the original was built by John Monteleone, the archtop luthier, to Fleck's spec — wider, thicker, radiused, with more mass for the single-string work he was developing. Named for My Bluegrass Heart.
Developed withBéla Fleck and Wayne Rogers
Tuned open C, an octave below the fifth fret of a standard five-string. Fleck coined the name for the space it fills, between his cello banjo and his standard neck. The shape came from John Hartford's twelve-inch 1920s Farland, worked out with Gold Tone founder Wayne Rogers over months of prototypes.
Developed withJoe Mullins
The Gold Tone OB-2 JM banjo brings the legendary tone of the 1960s Mastertone bowtie to a new generation of players. Developed in collaboration with bluegrass master Joe Mullins, this exceptional instrument pairs vintage-inspired craftsmanship with modern innovation. The classic combination of mahogany neck and mahogany resonator, crowned with a rich golden sunburst finish, delivers the warm, powerful voice that defined bluegrass' golden age. True to its heritage, the OB-2 JM features the coveted rolled brass tone ring, while Gold Tone's lightweight hoop tone rim design ensures comfortable playability for today's performing artist. From the rolled brass tone ring to the premium Gotoh tuners, every component has been carefully selected to create an instrument that honors tradition while embracing the future. Whether in the studio or on stage, the OB-2 JM offers professional-grade tone, playability, and reliability at an exceptional value.
Specified byBob Carlin
Carlin met Wayne Rogers at the 2004 IBMA Fan Fest, then made trip after trip to the Titusville plant, specifying every dimension himself. His stated reference was Kyle Creed, the Galax, Virginia builder. Gold Tone tooled up for twelve-inch pots in order to build it.
Cello Banjo · CEB-4
Modeled fromMarcy Marxer's 1918 Gibson
The cello banjo anchored the banjo orchestras of the early 1900s, then disappeared by 1930. Marcy Marxer's 1918 Gibson is the model for this one. It is tuned in fifths, CGDA, so mandolin, mandola, octave-mandolin and Irish tenor banjo players already know where the notes are.
Featured artistCarl Jackson
Carl Jackson, of Louisville, Mississippi, joined Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys at fourteen and was on the Grand Ole Opry stage soon after, then spent twelve years as Glen Campbell's banjo player and right-hand man. His songs have been recorded by Campbell, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood and Rhonda Vincent.
MASTERTONE Signature Model
“Chicken Hot Rod” Don Reno Signature Banjo
Featured Legend Don Reno
“...If I can hear it in my head, I can put it on the neck...”
MASTERTONE Reissue
Reissue - Bill Keith Top Tension Banjo
Featured Legend Bill Keith
“...The whole trick is fretting high notes on low strings....”
