Detail 01
40-hole brass sand-cast archtop tone ring
It produces a sharper, more incisive tone.
Product detailSKU #1500000271924
Gold ToneOB-250AT Professional Archtop Bluegrass Banjo Vintage Brown
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Gold Tone OB-250AT is a professional resonator banjo made for performing and recording. Its 40-hole brass sand-cast archtop tone ring is designed to produce a sharper, more incisive tone. A maple neck with ebony fingerboard, 3-ply Canadian maple rim, and 14-inch flamed maple resonator form the core build. It has 22 frets, a two-way adjustable truss rod, and a listed weight of 13 pounds. A hardshell case is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Professional performance and recording sessions using a 22-fret resonator banjo.
- Players seeking the sharper, more incisive response of an archtop tone ring.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need an instrument weighing less than 13 pounds.
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
Hardshell case
A hardshell case is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01At 13 pounds, confirm the listed instrument weight suits your transport needs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a case included?
Yes. The OB-250AT includes a hardshell case.
02What tone ring does it use?
It uses a 40-hole brass sand-cast archtop tone ring.
03How many frets does it have?
It has 22 frets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- .011 .013 .016 .024w .011
- Scale Length
- 26
1 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000271924
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