Gold Tone BG-150F Bluegrass Banjo with Flange and Bag

The Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo that puts the look and feel of the great pre-war instruments within reach at $999.99. Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlay, a 14″ mahogany resonator, flat flange, dual coordinator rods, and GT planetary tuners. Vintage brown high-gloss finish. This is the banjo that looks like a Gibson and plays like a real bluegrass instrument. One important note about construction: the BG-150F has a rolled brass flat bar tone ring rather than a full weight bell brass tone ring. This keeps the weight at 8.5 lbs — comfortable for long gigs — while delivering excellent tone and projection. The BG-175F at the same price steps up with Flying Eagle inlays. For full-weight Mastertone construction, the Gold Tone OB-150 at $1,299.99 is where that begins in the Gold Tone lineup. Every BG-150F is inspected and set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships. Gold Tone also sets up every BG-150F at their factory in Titusville, Florida. Two professional setups before it reaches you. Watch the Gold Tone BG-150F Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio is an authorized Gold Tone dealer. We have sold Gold Tone banjos since Wayne Rogers founded the company. Owner Geoff Hohwald has been playing banjo since 1963 and has direct relationships with the Gold Tone team. Every BG-150F is inspected and set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships. You will not receive an unplayable instrument from us. Gold Tone BG-150F Specifications Price $999.99 Strings 5-string Style Resonator Neck material Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Frets 22 Inlay Hearts and Flowers (mother of pearl) Nut 1-3/16″ ZeroGlide Nut Truss rod Two-way adjustable Tuners GT Planetary Tuner buttons A-Style Binding White ABS Rim 11″ multi-ply maple Tone ring 11″ rolled brass flat bar Tension hoop 11″ notched Head 11″ Remo HC Coated Topside Brackets 24 Coordinator rods Dual 11″ Flange Flat flange Resonator 14″ mahogany Tailpiece Terminator Bridge 5/8″ maple with ebony cap Armrest Fits all GT engraved Finish Vintage Brown / High Gloss Hardware Chrome plated Scale length 26-3/16″ Weight 8.5 lbs Tuning GDGBD Strings .010, .022w, .014, .012, .010 Includes Padded gig bag Optional case HD16 hardshell case (sold separately) Made in China, set up in Titusville FL and Yellow Springs OH Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between the BG-150F and the BG-175F? Both the BG-150F and BG-175F are priced at $999.99 and share the same core construction — multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets, and GT planetary tuners. The BG-150F has Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlay and a vintage brown high-gloss finish. The BG-175F has Flying Eagle inlays and was designed by Greg Rich. Both are cosmetically stunning and play like real bluegrass instruments. The choice between them comes down to inlay preference. Does the BG-150F have a full weight tone ring? No. The BG-150F has a rolled brass flat bar tone ring, not a full weight bell brass tone ring. This keeps the weight at 8.5 lbs and delivers excellent tone and projection at this price point. For Mastertone-level construction with a full weight tone ring, the Gold Tone OB-150 at $1,299.99 is where that begins in the Gold Tone lineup. Is the BG-150F good for bluegrass? Yes. It has the hardware package and playability of a real bluegrass instrument — 24 brackets, dual coordinator rods, GT planetary tuners, and a 14″ mahogany resonator. It looks like a Gibson and plays like a serious instrument. At $999.99 it is one of the best values in Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjos anywhere. Does the BG-150F come set up? Yes. Gold Tone sets up every BG-150F at their factory in Titusville, Florida. You will receive a ready-to-play instrument. Is the BG-150F available left-handed? Yes. Contact us at banjowarehouse.com/contact to ask about left-handed availability. Want to know when new banjos arrive? Join our email list: Sign up here.