Newly redesigned The Gold Tone BG 150F is an excellent banjo. It is lightweight, easy to play and has a wood back resonator for bluegrass.
The BG 150-F is a full size, bluegrass banjo and includes features typical of our pro model but is lighter in weight and easier to play and carry.
As of October 2021, the BG-150F received more improved modifications including lowering the flange so a normal banjo strap or cradle strap fits between the brackets which is unlike any other banjo in this price range. Gold Tone also shortened the height of the rim to be more consistent with professional banjos, slimmed down the neck and heel giving it a pro banjo feel but weighing about 5 LBS less. These new improvements make the BG-150F not only an affordable banjo to learn but also an excellent lighter weight alternative to the heavier flathead tone ring bluegrass banjos.
I spoke to Wayne Rogers the owner of Gold Tone today about the new modifications. He explained how great the new feel was and that he had been playing it for 20 minutes and couldn't get over how great it sounded.
In the 1930's Gibson banjos had the RB250 which had the flat head tone ring and cost more, that design is the same design and specs of the Gold Tone OB-3
They also had the RB-100 which had the brass hoop ring like the BG-150F. The Vintage 1930's 100 series Gibson's are in high demand now because of their great tone without the heavy weight of the 5 LB flat head tone rings.
So the concept is the same now as it was in the 1930's. With the BG-150F you save money, still get great tone and the weight is lighter.
.....I found Ross's website and gave him a call to discuss my dream. Ross was so kind to learn what I wanted to do and helped me decide on the GoldTone BG150F. I immediately reviewed the information and took my first lesson with Ross on his video included with the banjo.After an hour of fun, I can't wait till my first bluegrass song I will play! Thanks Ross! I feel like I have made a new friend.
It is an excellent instrument for players looking for a lighter weight bluegrass banjo. This instrument is the next step above our CC models and uses a one piece flat flange and has a full size 14 inch resonator.
Banjos come set up and ready to play
Each banjo is played before it leaves the shop!
Along with the strict quality control that Goldtone is known for and the banjos being checked very carefully before being shipped, each banjo is given a 12 point inspection, full head tuning, setup and will arrive tuned and ready to play.
THE BG 150 F NOW COMES WITH THE ZERO GLIDE NUT SYSTEM INSTALLED FREE
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Free 5 piece Banjo Student Package Free - Beginning the Five String Banjo - 64 Page Spiral Bound Book Free 3 YR Access to our Gold Members Lesson Site Professional Banjo Set up FREE Zero Glide Nut Installation ($75 value) Free Padded Gig Bag Case Free US Shipping $30 Intl. AK, HI Shipping Credit Price Matching or Questions 1-866-322-6567
FREE WITH THIS BANJO - BanjoTeacher.com Beginner Banjo Package Deal
Our Beginner Banjo Package includes a Comprehensive 64 page Beginner Banjo Book with a two hour beginner banjo DVD and two audio CDs. You also receive a set of banjo picks, a clip-on chromatic banjo tuner, a spare set of banjo strings and a banjo strap.
Beginners Package - Retail value $79.00
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Presently out of stock until early Feb 2022.
Back orders are accepted for that time frame.
We do have the Gold Tone OB-150 in stock
Gold Tone OB-150
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 32/34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| USA | 0/2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Bust(in) | 31-32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Bust(cm) | 80.5-82.5 | 84.5 | 87 | 92 |
| Waist(in) | 24-25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Waist(cm) | 62.5-64.5 | 66.5 | 69 | 74 |
| Hips(in) | 34-35 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| Hips(cm) | 87.5-89.5 | 91.5 | 94 | 99 |
With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waist, generally around the belly button. To ensure a comfortable fit, keep one finger between the measuring tape and your body.
Features
Neck - Maple
Fingerboard -Rosewood
Resonator - Mahogany
Headstock Inlay
GT Original Tailpiece
Straight Line Bridge
Maple with Ebony cap Neck Binding
ABS white Wood Finish
Vintage Brown
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Hi Ross, The Gold Tone BG-150F arrived today. What a beautiful instrument!. Thanks for giving me heads up on this wonderful instrument.
God bless,
Lon
Hi Ross. I recerved the GOLD TONE BG150 Its a piece of art and craftsmen ship all in one and it sounds great.
Thank you for all your help!
Hi Mr. Ross, I got my banjo today. Don't know how you got it here so soon I was expecting
it 1st or 2nd week of March. Thanks so much! It is beautiful. I will be contacting you
in a few days I would Like the banjo encyclopedia book and some others but have not
made up my mind yet.
Hey Ross,
I got the banjo and its great!! Looking forward to getting started with the dvd.
I did a fair amount of research before I decided to buy the Gold Tone BG-150F from you.
I had narrowed my choices down to the BG-150 and the Morgan Monroe Cascade, both were
within my price range, but when I heard you playing the Gold Tone in the demo video on your
site, I was sold on the tone right away. I was also very impressed with your 'service after the
sale', which to me, is very important. (I'm going to need all the help I can get!) Anyhow,
thanks for the response, and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time at your site
over the next year or so.
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