Review for "Gold Tone OB-150 Orange Blossom Banjo with Hardshell Case"
The Gold Tone OB-150 Banjo The Gold Tone OB-150 is an exceptional banjo that delivers the classic, "pre-war" tone of a 1930s-style instrument without the vintage price tag. This banjo is built with professional-level features, including a three-ply maple rim, a one-piece flange, and a brass flathead tone ring—the same high-quality ring found in the more expensive Gold Tone OB-250. With its beautiful inlays and a smooth satin finish, the OB-150 offers a rich, professional sound and a vintage feel. Professional Setup & Free Upgrades To ensure the best sound and playability, every Gold Tone OB-150 is professionally set up before it ships. This meticulous process includes a custom neck fit to the rim, which is essential for a superior playing experience. As a special bonus, we also include a FREE Zero Glide Nut Installation, a $75 value that further enhances the instrument's performance. Unmatched Value: Free Items Included When you buy the Gold Tone OB-150, you'll receive a bundle of valuable items at no extra cost, giving you everything you need to start playing. FREE Zero Glide Nut Installation ($75 value) Free 5th String Capo Spikes Option Professional Banjo Set up Free Official Gold Tone Hard Case Free Beginner Banjo Package Option Free Platinum Member Lesson Access ($129 value) Free - Beginning the Five String Banjo - 64 Page Spiral Bound Book with DVD and 2 CDs by Ross Nickerson - Email us if you want to substitute book for a more advances Book or DVD. Available in Left-Handed at No Extra Charge Free US Banjo Shipping $30 Intl. AK, HI Shipping Credit Price Matching or Questions 1-866-322-6567 FREE ITEMS don't add to our normal discount price which is the lowest price we are allowed to advertise by the Manufacturer. Your Free UNLIMITED Platinum Membership includes exclusive Digital Access to view or download ALL of these Ross Nickerson Books, DVDs and Online lessons and more. Fundamentals of 5-String Banjo - 52 Page Digital Banjo Book with Video and Audio, 5 Ross Nickerson Online DVDs, 7-Full Length E-Books with CD Tracks 25 Bluegrass Songs with Video Demonstrations at 3-speeds 14 Advanced Performance Videos with Tab and Two CD Tab Transcription Books 100 "Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks Dueling Banjos note for note transcription, Eagles "Take it Easy" Tab Transcription, Ross Nickerson Stairway to Heaven Tab Banjo Chords and Chord Forms Video Lesson 48 archived Monthly Lesson Videos Member Discounts on Instruction Books and DVDs Many other Lessons videos and Tabs Some of the Online Banjo DVDs, E-Books and Online Lessons you can access Free BanjoTeacher.com Beginner Banjo Package DealOur Beginner Banjo Package includes a Comprehensive 64 page Beginner Banjo Book with a two hour beginner banjo DVD and two audio CDs. You also receive a set of banjo picks, a clip-on chromatic banjo tuner, a spare set of banjo strings and a banjo strap. More Details, Specs Below Banjos come set up and ready to play! OB 150 Demo Video PlayList - Ross Nickerson I visited Gold Tone and had a chance to play the OB 150 over a 3 day span. I think it sounds great. I played a gig with Wayne and Robin Rogers and some of their employees and used this banjo and it performed beautifully. I had no reservations playing it in a professional situation where a pro banjo was needed. It was really comfortable and easy to play too. I had a hard time giving it back. Ross Nickerson Banjo Lesson with the Gold Tone OB 150 using Loop2Learn Smart Phone APP More Info about Loop2Learn for Banjo Banjos come set up and ready to play!Call Ross with questions anytime 10AM to 6PM at 1-866-322-6567 or contact-us
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Goldtone OB-150
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Excellent great value bluegrass tone banjo.
I can only compare it to other banjos Ive played a lot, a Goldtone BG-150, and a Deering Eagle II and Deering Deluxe.
Soundwise, the OB-150 is the most bluegrass of my banjos. It has the most pop and response, but quicker fade, especially against the Eagle, which is sweeter and more bell like sustain, so the Eagle is better for songs and ballady material imo.
But for trad bluegrass I prefer the muscle of this OB-150 over the sweet sustain of the Eagle.
The only thing I’d change on my OB is I wish it was a radiused neck model, but it was second hand, and I live in a banjo desert with near zero local market for decent banjos. I actually drove away without buying cause it was a flat fingerboard model (owner misrepresented it as OB150R) but turned the car around and bought it, decided the great tone outweighed my neck preference, and it was keenly priced to not lose out on a trade if a radiused neck OB150 comes along, which is unlikely. Point is, I’d only sell it to replace with the OB150R model.
Both my Goldtones, BG 150 and OB are excellent value. The BG sits in the intermediate zone, and the OB compares very favourably against the higher end Deerings I mentioned, at a fraction of the price. It’s not quite as refined as the Deerings, but it’s perfectly acceptable. Life’s too short to play on crap instruments.
And I’ve had some dealings now with the Goldtone people in Florida since and they’re great for product support.