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06/12/2026

The Mastertone® OB-3EF is built on the already great OB-3 platform, but adds extra frets for extended playing range. The OB-3EF delivers a tight, dry crack on every note with a fast response and clean separation.

The standard OB-3EF is made with a 3-ply Canadian maple rim, a mahogany neck and resonator, and a Presto tailpiece. Gotoh planetary tuners and a no-hole bell brass flat-top tone ring round out the OB-3EF's impressive feature set. A host of customization options are available to players, including different rims, tone rings, tailpieces, and more.

Customize and order your OB-3EF today at https://tinyurl.com/3ne5b8h8

06/11/2026

The AC-12 is a 12" acoustic composite 5-string open back banjo designed to be lightweight, value-friendly, and fun to play. Available in its standard configuration, seen here, with a fretless neck, or with a smaller A-scale neck. The AC-12 features a Zero Glide nut as standard.

Get your AC-12 today at https://tinyurl.com/3sph3yrt

06/10/2026

If you've always thought of Gold Tone as an entry-level brand, this review might surprise you.

The team at The Acoustic Shoppe took a close look at our new Grandmaster mandolins and didn't hold back. After examining the craftsmanship, tone, and attention to detail, they came away with one conclusion:

"Gold Tone has officially moved into the boutique mandolin market and they are not messing around."

From professional touring musicians to serious hobbyists looking for a premium instrument without boutique pricing, these mandolins are turning heads for all the right reasons.

Watch the full review and let us know what you think. Have you had a chance to play one yet? 🎶✨

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06/09/2026

The HM-25 is the latest entry in our High Moon line of open back banjos. The HM-25 has an 11-inch, 24-bracket pot that provides a focused and punchy attack. The pot is made of 3-ply maple wood with a mahogany veneer to match the mahogany neck. This instrument's rounded, thicker heel, sometimes known as a boat heel, provides a stronger neck-to-pot connection which leads to superior vibration transfer and a richer sustain.

The rosewood fingerboard features moon-and-dot inlays, a custom slanted frailing scoop, and is topped by a beautiful paddle-style headstock. That headstock houses geared planetary tuners with black buttons that provide classic looks and modern tuning stability.

Gold Tone luthier Chris Pariso designed the HM-25 to deliver the warm, resonant voice that Old Time banjo players love. Chris spent a lot of time in the shop refining and rebuilding this model to be as great as it can be and we are proud to bring this instrument to you.

Find the High Moon that fits your sound at https://tinyurl.com/22vax7z5

06/09/2026

We've been thinking about branching out into making hammered dulcimers, but in the meantime the Gold Tone AC-1 banjo is a pretty good substitute!

Get your dulcim- sorry, get your AC-1 Open Back Banjo at https://tinyurl.com/5n9x4n7s, today!

06/09/2026

🎶 Fresh Gold Tag Specials are here! 🎶

Explore our rotating selection of Gold Tag instruments and accessories, featuring new finds every week. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping to the contiguous U.S. on all current Gold Tag products.*

See what's new before it's gone and discover your next favorite instrument.

Shop the latest Gold Tag Specials at https://cutt.ly/2t9rrd4v

*Free shipping available to the contiguous USA only.

06/06/2026

North Carolina's Nu-Blu swung into Gold Tone's Titusville, Florida headquarters earlier this year and played a few tunes for us. Nu-Blu is fronted by husband and wife duo Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Joining the Rouths are Austin Hefflefinger on banjo, guitar, and vocals, and Justin Harrison on mandolin, fiddle, and percussion.

The band has released seven studio albums since their debut release in 2010, which itself came after years of playing together. We were incredibly lucky to have had them come by, check out what we do, and play on some of our instruments.

In this session Daniel played a GT-Dread in the natural finish, and Austin performed on the Mastertone® OB-Grandee Flying Eagle Resonator Banjo.

Check out the GT-Dread at https://tinyurl.com/2zb6hymp
Shop the OB-Grandee at https://tinyurl.com/35nyndc8

06/05/2026

North Carolina's Nu-Blu swung into Gold Tone's headquarters earlier this year and played a few tunes for us. They've released seven studio albums since 2010, and we were incredibly lucky to have them come by. Keep an eye out for the full session on right here, coming real soon!

Shop our instruments at https://tinyurl.com/3vpbuyaf

06/03/2026

Our very own Scotty Cockerham came up with this great new banjo roll for you to try out on any Gold Tone banjo. We think it already sounds awesome, even if we're still trying to perfect the technique!

Get your very own roll-ready banjo today at: https://tinyurl.com/mrn57hak