OT-800 Long Neck
The Old Tone Series 0T-800LN is the ultimate long neck banjo. Tuned 1-1/2 steps lower for the best singing keys, this model is ideal for the folk musician and closely resembles Mr. Pete Seeger’s famous and highly desired plunky tone.
The 0T-800LN banjo pot assembly is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after design in the classic Old Time sound, the Vega Tubaphone. This model incorporates a fitted metal bracket band to an 11” maple rim in which the shoe lugs bolt directly to the bracket band instead of the wood rim allowing for a more solid tone and increased sustain. The 32-hole brass Tubaphone-style tone ring allows the sound to ring loud and clear with maximum sustain. Improvements to the original classic design include dual coordinator rods (instead of a dowel stick) for a solid neck fit and easy adjustment capabilities. Other features include a maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard, a classic engraved fingerboard inlay design, a Fairbanks-style headstock, 11” Renaissance banjo head, and a No Knot tailpiece. With final assembly and a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, this model delivers exactly what the contemporary long neck banjo player is looking for!
The 0T-800LN includes a deluxe hardshell archtop case.
Woods | |||
| Neck | Maple | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Maple w/ Ebony Cap; 5/8" | ||
Finishing Touches | |||
| Wood Finish | Vintage Brown | Fingerboard Inlay | Engraved Inlays (Mother of Pearl) |
| Headstock Inlay | Star (Mother of Pearl) | Neck Binding | Celluloid |
Parts & Hardware | |||
| Nut | Bone | Tuners | GT Master Plantetary Tuners |
| Tailpiece | No Knot Tailpiece | Flange | Tubaphone-style Bracket Band |
| Tone Ring | Tubaphone-Style Brass Tone Ring | Strings | EBEG#B - .012, .014, .018, .026w, .012 |
| Rim | 1/2" Maple | Plating | Chrome |
| Tension Hoop | Brass; Notched | Arm Rest | Vega-Style |
Electronics | |||
| Pickup | Optional SMP+ | ||
Other Features & Options | |||
| Case Options | Includes Hardshell Deluxe Archtop Case; Optional HPBLNO Heavily Padded Gigbag | Other Options | Optional Resonator |
Dimensions | |||
| Scale | 32" | Weight | 9 lbs |
| Nut Width | 1-3/16" | Frets | 25 Medium |
| Head Size | 11" HC Renaissance | ||
Suggested Retail Price: $1,800.00 |
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