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Gold Tone Banjo OT-800 "Tuba-phone" open-back
Estimated price for orientation: 845 $
Category: Gold Tone OT800
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Description Number of Strings: 5 Items Included: Case Body Style: Open back
1. The sound is clear and bright, like the original Vega Tubaphone.2. The double truss rods keep the neck straight, and the tension can be adjusted easily as necessary.3. The tuners are high quality and make tuning (and re-tuning when changing keys) easy and accurate.I bought this banjo new in 2012 for $1169 from Hanover Strings in Hanover New Hampshire. I have one too many banjos now. I haven't been playing this GoldTone banjo much because I've traveling and hiking a lot, so I've needed only my travel-weight banjo.SHIPPING: I am in southern Maine. Shipping costs will vary by location of buyer. For example, UPS Ground to Virginia will be about $100, to the West Coast will be about $135. Insurance will be about $15. I will consider making a free delivery in northern New England, especially the area bound by Boston, Portland, Greenfield and Burlington.Watch we'll-known banjo artist Bob Carlin play the GoldTone OT-800. You can hear how he gets a typical old-timey sound from this model. Though it has an open back, since it has the metal tone-ring it can be played loudly enough with picks to be entirely suitable for bluegrass.https://youtu.be/2GtBr0fMs-k-------------------------------------------------------------------From the manufacturer: This Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound. A metal bracket band contains the lug bolts avoiding holes in the rim for a solid tone. The brass Tubaphone style tone ring rings loud and clear with maximum sustain. Classic style engraved inlays, maple neck and rim, adjustable coordinator rods (instead of a dowel stick), and our new Fairbanks style headstock will make this instrument the most sought after in our Old Tone series. Includes original padded case.
Specifications: Woods
Neck: Maple, Double Coordinator Rods
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple/Ebony Cap CompensatedFinishing Touches
Wood Finish: Vintage Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay: Vega Style w/ Engraving
Headstock Inlay: Star w/ Engraving
Neck Binding: Crème CeuloidParts & Hardware
Nut: Bone
Tuners: GT Master Planets
Tailpiece: No Knot
Tone Ring: Tubaphone Style
Strings: Medium
Rim: 1/2" sound chamber
Plating: Chrome
Arm Rest: Vega StyleOther Features & Options
Case Options: Includes Hard Shell Deluxe Arch Top
Other Options: Fingerboard scoop IncludedDimensions
Scale: 26 3/16"
Weight: 8 lbs (without case)
Nut Width: 1 3/16"
Head Size: 11" Renaissance High Collar
Description
| Number of Strings: | 5 | Items Included: | Case |
| Body Style: | Open back |
1. The sound is clear and bright, like the original Vega Tubaphone.2. The double truss rods keep the neck straight, and the tension can be adjusted easily as necessary.3. The tuners are high quality and make tuning (and re-tuning when changing keys) easy and accurate.I bought this banjo new in 2012 for $1169 from Hanover Strings in Hanover New Hampshire. I have one too many banjos now. I haven't been playing this GoldTone banjo much because I've traveling and hiking a lot, so I've needed only my travel-weight banjo.SHIPPING: I am in southern Maine. Shipping costs will vary by location of buyer. For example, UPS Ground to Virginia will be about $100, to the West Coast will be about $135. Insurance will be about $15. I will consider making a free delivery in northern New England, especially the area bound by Boston, Portland, Greenfield and Burlington.Watch we'll-known banjo artist Bob Carlin play the GoldTone OT-800. You can hear how he gets a typical old-timey sound from this model. Though it has an open back, since it has the metal tone-ring it can be played loudly enough with picks to be entirely suitable for bluegrass.https://youtu.be/2GtBr0fMs-k-------------------------------------------------------------------From the manufacturer: This Vega style replica is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after pot in the classic Old Time sound. A metal bracket band contains the lug bolts avoiding holes in the rim for a solid tone. The brass Tubaphone style tone ring rings loud and clear with maximum sustain. Classic style engraved inlays, maple neck and rim, adjustable coordinator rods (instead of a dowel stick), and our new Fairbanks style headstock will make this instrument the most sought after in our Old Tone series. Includes original padded case.
Specifications: Woods
Neck: Maple, Double Coordinator Rods
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple/Ebony Cap CompensatedFinishing Touches
Wood Finish: Vintage Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay: Vega Style w/ Engraving
Headstock Inlay: Star w/ Engraving
Neck Binding: Crème CeuloidParts & Hardware
Nut: Bone
Tuners: GT Master Planets
Tailpiece: No Knot
Tone Ring: Tubaphone Style
Strings: Medium
Rim: 1/2" sound chamber
Plating: Chrome
Arm Rest: Vega StyleOther Features & Options
Case Options: Includes Hard Shell Deluxe Arch Top
Other Options: Fingerboard scoop IncludedDimensions
Scale: 26 3/16"
Weight: 8 lbs (without case)
Nut Width: 1 3/16"
Head Size: 11" Renaissance High Collar
Specifications: Woods
Neck: Maple, Double Coordinator Rods
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple/Ebony Cap CompensatedFinishing Touches
Wood Finish: Vintage Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay: Vega Style w/ Engraving
Headstock Inlay: Star w/ Engraving
Neck Binding: Crème CeuloidParts & Hardware
Nut: Bone
Tuners: GT Master Planets
Tailpiece: No Knot
Tone Ring: Tubaphone Style
Strings: Medium
Rim: 1/2" sound chamber
Plating: Chrome
Arm Rest: Vega StyleOther Features & Options
Case Options: Includes Hard Shell Deluxe Arch Top
Other Options: Fingerboard scoop IncludedDimensions
Scale: 26 3/16"
Weight: 8 lbs (without case)
Nut Width: 1 3/16"
Head Size: 11" Renaissance High Collar