GOLD TONE INSTRUMENTS
Founded in 1993 in Florida by Wayne and Robyn Rogers, Gold Tone Instruments has become a trusted name in fretted string instruments worldwide. Known especially for their banjos, Gold Tone offers a wide range of high-quality instruments including mandolins, guitars, resonators, ukuleles, basses, and innovative hybrids like the banjitar and mandocello.
Gold Tone’s mission is simple: “Better instruments at better prices.” Every instrument is designed with musicians in mind—crafted with precision, inspected and setup in the U.S., and built to deliver excellent tone and playability at every level.
From beginner-friendly open-back banjos to professional-grade stage instruments, Gold Tone brings together traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. Their lineup is beloved by artists across genres—bluegrass, folk, Celtic, country, and beyond—for its reliability, sound quality, and value.
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Gold Tone OB-150RF: Orange Blossom Radiused Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OB-150 delivers authentic pre-war banjo tone and design at an affordable price. Modeled after the legendary instruments of the early...
View full detailsGold tone OB-150WF: Orange Blossom Wide Fingerboard Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OB-150 delivers authentic pre-war banjo tone and design at an affordable price. Modeled after the legendary instruments of the early ...
View full detailsGold Tone OT-800LN: Old Time Long Neck Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OT-800LN is inspired by the legendary banjos of the “classic” era (1890–1930), when the Boston School of banjo making set the gold s...
View full detailsGold Tone OB-250LW: Lightweight Orange Blossom Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe OB-250LW is designed for players who love the sound and tradition of the Orange Blossom series but want to reduce the strain of long playing s...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ IT-250F: Irish Tenor Banjo with Flange and Case
Gold ToneThe IT-250F is a powerhouse tenor banjo, designed in collaboration with master luthier Andy Perkins of Andybanjo.com (UK). Built for the serious I...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ OB-2: Bowtie Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OB-2 Bowtie is a modern tribute to the iconic bowtie Mastertone banjos of the early 1960s, faithfully capturing their legendary look...
View full detailsGold Tone PBB: Paul Beard Signature-Series Resonator Bass Guitar with Case
Gold ToneThe PBB Paul Beard Bass is a bold innovation that extends Gold Tone’s Folkternative line into new sonic territory for bassists. Designed by Gold T...
View full detailsGold Tone PBS: Paul Beard Signature-Series Squareneck Resonator Guitar with Case
Gold ToneThis rugged resonator guitar is a true workhorse for Bluegrass players and roots musicians. Crafted with a mahogany body and neck, finished in a w...
View full detailsGold Tone PBR: Paul Beard Signature-Series Roundneck Resonator Guitar with Case
Gold ToneThis handsome resonator guitar features a mahogany body and neck finished in a warm tobacco sunburst that highlights its classic look. At its core...
View full detailsGold Tone CEB-5: 5-String Cello Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe CEB-5 was born from the success of the 4-string CEB-4, giving five-string banjoists a bold new voice. With its 14-inch pot (the largest in pro...
View full detailsGold Tone PBS-8: Paul Beard Signature-Series 8-String Squareneck Resonator Guitar with Case
Gold ToneThe PBS-8 takes Gold Tone’s acclaimed Paul Beard Signature resonator design and expands it with eight strings, giving players new tonal possibilit...
View full detailsGold Tone PBR-D: Paul Beard Signature-Series Roundneck Resonator Guitar Deluxe with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone PBR Deluxe is the premium edition of the Paul Beard resonator line, featuring an elegant curly maple body and hard rock maple neck f...
View full detailsGold Tone PBS-D: Paul Beard Signature-Series Squareneck Resonator Guitar Deluxe with Case
Gold ToneThe PBS Deluxe elevates the classic Paul Beard Signature resonator with striking curly maple construction and a hard rock square maple neck. Finis...
View full detailsGold Tone PS-250: Plectrum Special Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe PS-250 evokes the jazz banjos of the late 1920s–1930s, designed for powerful projection and vintage authenticity. Its bell brass flat-top to...
View full detailsGold Tone TS-250: Tenor Special Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe TS-250 Tenor Banjo pays homage to the great pre-World War II tenor banjos from the Midwestern USA, modeled after one of the most popular vinta...
View full detailsGold Tone OB-150: Orange Blossom Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OB-150 delivers authentic pre-war banjo tone and design at an affordable price. Modeled after the legendary instruments of the early...
View full detailsGold Tone PBR-CA: Paul Beard Signature-Series Roundneck Resonator Guitar with Cutaway and Case
Gold ToneThe PBR-C takes the acclaimed Paul Beard Resonator design and gives it a sleek cutaway body for easier upper-fret access. Built with a solid mahog...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ PBS-M: Paul Beard Squareneck Solid-Mahogany Resonator Guitar with Case
Gold ToneThe PBS-M showcases the beauty and tone of all-solid mahogany construction. Its body and neck, finished in a rich tobacco sunburst high gloss, hos...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ OB-Standard: Orange Blossom Standard Resonator Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe Gold Tone OB-Standard is a tribute to the legendary “pre-war” Bluegrass banjos made famous by the greats. Its double-cut headstock and Hearts-...
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Gold Tone Mastertone™ ML-1: Missing Link Béla Fleck Baritone Banjo with Case
Gold ToneThe ML-1 “Missing Link” is a signature collaboration between banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and Gold Tone, designed to bridge the tonal gap between a s...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ OB-3: Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo with Case
Gold ToneDeveloped in late 2018 by Banjo Ben Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone, the JD Crowe “Banger” Replica banjo by Gold Tone faithfully recreates o...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ OB-3RF: Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Radiused Banjo with Case
Gold ToneDeveloped in collaboration with “Banjo Ben” Clark, Jake Stogdill, and Robby Boone, the OB-3 is a faithful rebirth of J.D. Crowe’s legendary RB-3 “...
View full detailsGold Tone Mastertone™ OB-3EF: 24-Fret Orange Blossom "Twanger" Pre-War Style Resonator Banjo with Case
Gold ToneInspired by J.D. Crowe’s legendary RB-3 “Banger,” the OB-3 “Twanger” is a masterfully recreated professional Bluegrass banjo. Its unique “No Hole”...
View full detailsGold Tone OB-250+: Orange Blossom Banjo with JLS #12 Tone Ring with Case
Gold ToneThe OB-250+ builds on the legacy of Gold Tone’s Orange Blossom line, offering professional-grade craftsmanship with a tonal upgrade. The "plus" li...
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