Gold Tone Mastertone™ “Bluegrass Heart” Béla Fleck Signature Banjo with Case
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Developed in collaboration with Béla Fleck, Marc Horowitz, and Wayne Rogers, the “Bluegrass Heart” is designed to capture the legendary sound and feel of Béla’s pre-war 1937 Style 75 Mastertone. Every detail—from the no-hole bell bronze tone ring to the Rickard Cyclone 10:1 tuners with brass buttons—has been carefully engineered for tonal depth, stability, and professional performance.
This flagship model represents the culmination of years of fine-tuning, delivering the closest possible experience to Fleck’s iconic “Number 1” banjo. With its powerful projection, warm full-spectrum tone, and custom Flying Eagle inlay (with red heart accents), this instrument is both a performance-grade banjo and a collector’s piece.
Best For
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Professional banjoists seeking Béla Fleck’s signature tone and playability
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Bluegrass, acoustic, and experimental musicians
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Players who demand a flagship-quality, stage-ready instrument
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Headstock | Buttons: Brass |
| Nut Width: 1-9/32" Bone | |
| Tuners: Rickard Cyclone 10:1 Ratio | |
| Neck | Fingerboard: Ebony (5–10" radius) |
| Frets: 22 | |
| Inlay: Custom Flying Eagle w/ Red Hearts | |
| Material: Mahogany | |
| Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable | |
| Body | Armrest: Little Mountain Style |
| Binding: Crème | |
| Brackets: 24 | |
| Bridge: Maple w/ Padauk Cap (7/8" w/ 10" radius) | |
| Coordinator Rods: Dual 11" | |
| Finish: Mahogany Satin | |
| Flange: One-Piece Die Cast | |
| Hardware: Nickel Plated | |
| Head: 11" Remo HC Coated Topside | |
| Resonator: Mahogany w/ Concentric Rings | |
| Rim: 11" 3-Ply Canadian Maple | |
| Tailpiece: Prucha Presto | |
| Tension Hoop: 11" Notched | |
| Tone Ring: 11" Flat Top, No Hole, Bell Bronze | |
| Dimensions | Scale Length: 26-1/4" |
| Weight: 11.5 lbs. | |
| Other | Case: Included |
| String Gauge: .009, .020w, .013, .011, .009 | |
| Tuning: GDGBD | |
| Highlights | No-Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring |
| 3-Ply Canadian Maple Rim | |
| Rickard Cyclone 10:1 Tuners w/ Brass Buttons | |
| Custom Flying Eagle Inlay with Red Hearts |