OT-700A

The Old Tone 0T-700A is an accurate reproduction of the most sought after banjo design in the classic Old Time sound, the Vega Tubaphone.  This A-Scale 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 with frailing scoop, 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 openback banjo player is looking for!   

The 0T-700A includes a hardshell case.

The A-Scale model is two frets shorter than a standard 5-string and tunes standard to ADAC#D. This model will tune to standard G-tuning with medium gauge strings.