Detail 01
Bell brass flathead tone ring
A sand-cast bell brass tone ring is part of the banjo's tone-producing assembly.
Product detailSKU #1500000304648
Gold ToneOB-250 Resonator Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The OB-250 is a right-handed five-string resonator banjo with a maple-based build and a bell-brass flathead tone ring. Its multi-ply maple rim is paired with twin coordinator rods, a cast one-piece flange, and an extra-deep curly maple resonator. The maple neck carries a bound ebony fingerboard with hearts-and-flowers inlay, while GT Master Planets tuners and a maple bridge with ebony cap complete the layout. A hardshell case is included for transport and storage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a five-string resonator banjo with a flathead tone ring.
- Transporting a resonator banjo in the included hardshell case.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking an open-back banjo.
- Left-handed players.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Twin coordinator rods
The multi-ply maple rim is fitted with two coordinator rods.
Detail 03
Extra-deep curly maple resonator
The resonator uses a deeper multi-ply curly maple construction described for low-end response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed five-string resonator banjo.
- 02A hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a case included?
Yes. It includes a hardshell case.
02How many strings does it have?
It has five strings.
03Is it an open-back banjo?
No. It has a resonator and a cast one-piece resonator flange.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 5-string
- Scale Length
- 26-3/16"
3 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Neck wood: Maple Scale length: 26-3/16" Number of frets: 22 Neck finish: Vintage Brown Bridge: Maple with ebony cap Nut: Bone Other Tuning machines: GT Master Planets Orientation: Right-handed Number of strings: 5-string Case: Hardshell case included Country of origin: United States
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Neck Wood
- Maple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000304648
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