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Gold Tone Family and Staff Robyn and I started in the retail music business in 1976. Our early local success sparked our passions and entrepreneurial spirit. Nineteen years ago we began with a simple concept for an affordable travel banjo, and it was this idea that has developed into a world-wide enterprise now comprising over 130 instrument models. As a musician and salesman in retail, it was obvious that the supply of affordable banjos and “alternative instruments” were poorly designed and could be improved with cost saving efforts. I partnered with a Korean factory, engineered my product to the very last detail, and then set up a luthiery shop in Florida to assemble and set up every instrument as only a real player can do. Visitors to our factory are amazed by our attention to detail, the setup jigs, and our entire team of dedicated workers. In 2009, our family-owned and operated business in Titusville, Florida opened a 14,000 sq. ft. facility for our employees to produce the most affordable, best sounding and playing quality instruments in the world. Our office folks use no answering machines. we have retained a non-corporate USA-style work shop. Because of our diversity in alternative instruments, Wayne and Robyn Rogers many well known professionals seek out our products, adding to their arsenal of available sounds. Our mission is to provide you with quality instruments that exceed your expectations at the very best price. Thank you for a great 19 years. We couldn’t have done it without you, our workers, and our professional endorsers putting our instruments to the test every day, and for that we are eternally grateful. It has been a dream come true, and we look forward to bringing you quality instruments for many years to come. All the best on your musical journey, Wayne Rogers, President & Founder Our staff is directly responsible for allowing Gold Tone instruments to become one of the largest and unique instrument suppliers in the industry. Check out BanjoHangout.org and other acoustic websites to see what folks are saying about us. We are able to fill special custom orders, do vintage repairs, and develop new instruments and accessories. We are always open to new ideas and constantly push the envelope. Musicians are playing Gold Tone instruments at home, out on the road, and in recording studios all over the world. See a small list of artists on the back page that have helped grow the company over the years. 2013 Catalog Changes: Pg. 4 – OB-500 Discontinued Pg. 7 – OB-275 Discontinued Pg. 10 – BG-150F has a 14” Resonator Pg. 20 – CC-BG has Maple Resonator Pg. 28 – Dojo Dlx includes Magnetic Pickup only Pg. 30 – PC-Banjola includes Magnetic Pickup only and Volume Control Pg. 31 – Banjola Dlx Discontinued Pg. 31 – BT-2000 has Straightline Tailpiece; Now available with Resonator Pg. 38 – GM-A+ Discontinued Pg. 42 – Mandola and BZ-500 have Gloss Finish Pg. 46 – GRSS Discontinued Pg. 48 – Style 4 upgraded to Style 4+ now in Solid Koa Pg. 51 – GBG has Transducer pickup Only; Gloss Body, Satin Neck Pg. 53 – BB-400+ Nut Width: 1-3/4”; ABG-4 Nut Width: 1-5/8” Pg. 54 – ResoUke is Chrome Plated Brass Pg. 55 – Banjolele and Banjolele DLX are Soprano Scale Pg. 55 – All Banjo Ukes incl. D’Addario/Aquila Nyltech Strings Zero Glide Nut Systems are available on all Gold Tone Instruments 2 Table of Contents Gold Tone’s Unique Warranties Table of Contents Unlike any other in the music business BANJOS 5-String Resonators...................................4 Cripple Creek Model Banjos 5-String Openbacks.................................12 7 year warranty Cripple Creeks.........................................18 Transferable to the second owner for 1 year Travelers & Minis......................................24 Gold Tone Banjos 10-Strings.................................................26 Lifetime warranty to orginal owner Cello.........................................................27 Transferable to the second owner for 5 years Dojos & Electrics......................................28 Banjolas..................................................30 Wood & Metal Body Instruments 6-String Banjitars.....................................32 5 year warranty to the original owner 4-Strings...................................................34 Banjo Ukuleles.........................................55 Weissenborns Banjo Kits................................................56 1 year warranty to the original owner. For best tone we use the original plans by Herman GUITAR-STYLE INSTRUMENTS Weissenborn. Since they’re extremely fragile Banjitars (6-String Banjos)........................32 instruments, extra care must be taken with string Tenor Guitars...........................................36 gauge selection, humidity control, and tuning. Resophonic Guitars.................................44 Metal Body Guitars..................................45 International sales warranties provided through the dealer Alternative Square Necks........................46 Lap Steels................................................47 12 Point Instrument Weissenborns..........................................48 MANDOLINS...............................................38 Final Assembly & Setup Octave Mandolin......................................41 1. Adjust head to proper tension (Banjos) Bouzouki & Mandola................................42 Guitar-Style..............................................43 2. Level all frets BASSES......................................................52 3. Crown and polish all frets UKULELES.................................................54 4. Oil fingerboard CHORD-A-HARP.......................................47 5. Adjust tuning machines “PLAY IT” Bluegrass Licks........................................11 6. Adjust coordinator rods (Banjos) Old-Time Tabs.........................................17 7. Adjust truss rod to correct relief Jam Tunes...............................................23 8. File nut slots to correct depth PARTS & FACTORY SERVICES ...............57 9. Sand bridge feet for fine adjustment Necks.......................................................58 Tuning Machines......................................61 10. Adjust tailpiece (Banjos) Truss Rod Covers & Nuts........................61 11. Polish any surface scratches Coordinator Rods....................................61 12. Final adjustment and quality control Tone Rings...............................................62 Rims & Resonators..................................63 Banjo Heads & Body Hardware...............64 Gold Tone offers a wide range of left handed Bridges, Armrests, & Tailpieces...............65 instruments. Look for the ‘left hand’ symbols. Resophonic & Lap Steel Guitar................66 Pickups....................................................67 ACCESSORIES Strings......................................................70 Straps.......................................................72 Titusville, Florida Tuners & Mutes........................................73 Instructional DVDs...................................75 Need Help? CASES........................................................76 See goldtone.com or call us at APPAREL & SWAG....................................78 (321) 264-1970 No answering machine before ARTISTS PLAYING GOLD TONE...............79 6:00 p.m. EST! goldtone.com 3 Orange Blossoms Prestige Series Sure to be collector’s items, the Gold Tone Prestige Series banjo models are works of art. A combination of maple highlights, pearl, abalone, and figured wood provide the best decorative touches. Tone wise, they very well could be the best sounding banjos you’ve ever heard. OB-500 Designed by Wayne Rogers, this extraordinary banjo has elaborate metal engraving, gold plating, radiused fingerboard, modified tree of life fingerboard inlay design, maple/abalone neck and body binding, sophisticated resonator inlay, highly flamed maple neck, and 3-layer backstrap on back of headstock; features only found on banjos for $10,000.00 or more! Includes a deluxe archtop case. Bell bronze tone ring Intricate engravings on tone ring, counter- GT Master planetary tuners hoop, armrest, and tailpiece Modified tree of life inlay 3-ply hard rock maple rim Heel cap inlay Maple & abalone binding Radiused fingerboard Mother of pearl & abalone truss rod cover Gold hardware Curly maple neck Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Prestige Series resonator and curly Nut width:1 3/16” maple neck with 3-layer backstrap “Unlike other tree of life patterns, we designed this modified tree of life inlay so the banjoist can easily determine the fret positions. Notice the fingerboard has flowers on the landmark fret positions and only vines on other positions. Simple but effective, and only the player knows the difference!” -Wayne OB-300 This gold-plated beauty has similar features to the OB-500 without the metal engraving and radiused fingerboard. A curly maple neck and matching curly maple/abalone binding combine for a highly decorative 5-string. The sand-cast bell bronze tone ring is used in only the best banjos and provides a loud penetrating tone. A unique abalone/pearl truss rod cover matches the exquisite inlay throughout the banjo. Includes a deluxe archtop case. Bell bronze tone ring 3-ply hard rock maple rim GT Master planetary tuners Maple & abalone binding Modified tree of life inlay Mother of pearl & abalone truss rod cover Heel cap inlay Curly maple neck Gold hardware Straightline tailpiece Scale: 26 3/16” Weight: 13 lbs. Nut width:1 3/16” ** Limited supplies of these models