This is a group for all you gold tone lovers out there, I know I am with my White ladye 250 gold +, so talk about favorite or not so favorite things about the world's best value in a quality instrument!
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 | mtnpckr says:
2/9/2011 5:49:20 PM
I own 2. aOrange Blossom 250 and a CC-OT. Had to upgrade bridge and tailpiece on OB250 (2002 model), but its well worth it. A real Bang for the Buck!
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 | slider03 says:
2/10/2011 6:33:12 AM
I have a BG250F and Maple Classic lefty. What kinds of bridges and tailpieces work best on these banjos?
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| mtnpckr says:
2/10/2011 7:18:35 AM
I tried a variety of bridges, including Snuffy Smith and Katzeye, but had best luck with Golden Gate compensated bridge and just put a Golden Gate Clamshell tailpiece on the OB250, the old one bowed on me.
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 | IthacaBlackCat says:
2/10/2011 10:52:23 AM
I've been meaning to look into a new bridge, so golden gate seems to work well a?
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| mtnpckr says:
2/10/2011 12:29:27 PM
Yeah, and its a cheapie used as regular store stock at my local.
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 | pickinchik says:
2/10/2011 1:07:52 PM
I play a CC-OT, clawhammer style. Love it!!
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 | Pablo9364 says:
2/10/2011 3:22:56 PM
I have CC50, CC mini,
OB250+ TPS rim with earl scruggs light/med gauge strings and desert rose bridge
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 | TonyS says:
2/11/2011 6:21:10 AM
Thanks Cat! Was waiting for the owner but you beat him (and me!) to start the group!
Mine is a OT800 Longneck (see BHO Group!)
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 | Frailinaway says:
2/11/2011 5:31:28 PM
'Nineteen' seemed like such an odd number so, being the owner of two Gold Tones, I decided to increase the group membership to 'twenty'. Mission accomplished.
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 | Sultans of Claw says:
2/11/2011 7:28:36 PM
Older, Korean, WL-250 open-back here, currently setup with one of Steve Davis's walnut compensated bridges.
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 | Banjosnob says:
2/15/2011 2:12:14 PM
My white ladye goes everywhere with me.
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 | David Cunningham says:
2/19/2011 8:00:10 AM
I have an OB-250 with a Z bridge on it. It's a good banjo for the money. My other banjo is one I put together using a Tenn20 ring, Tony Pass 500TS birch rim, Goldtone graphite neck, and Kat Eyz bridge. I'm using the OB-250 tailpiece on it right now. I haven't decided to stick with that or try one of the other styles. I'm looking at others, including a clamshell. Hey mtnpckr, how's the clamshell compare to the straightline your OB-250 came with? My OB-250 is a 2001 model so maybe my experience will be similar to yours.
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| mtnpckr says:
2/19/2011 8:11:16 AM
It is easier to set up and holds tuning better than the bowed original tailpiece, but I haven't tried any others. I did try a Katzeye bridge but I think the compensated bridge is needed on mine.
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| mtnpckr says:
2/19/2011 8:11:25 AM
It is easier to set up and holds tuning better than the bowed original tailpiece, but I haven't tried any others. I did try a Katzeye bridge but I think the compensated bridge is needed on mine.
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| David Cunningham says:
2/19/2011 7:51:33 PM
I think my OB-250 could benefit from compensation as well, though my new one is just fine with a straight bridge.
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 | yopasjim says:
2/24/2011 7:06:00 AM
My NEW...BRAND NEW....BG 150 F should arrive today. Purchased it from Ross Nickerson...banjoteacher.com...can't wait to get my hands on it.
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 | John Herrington says:
3/1/2011 12:44:33 PM
Wow, have I enjoyed my Korean made WL250!
I recently backed off the tension of the head a great deal and dropped the "g" tuning down to key of "e." Great OT sound out of the ol' Ladyie!
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 | john bange says:
3/23/2011 9:05:51 AM
huge Gold Tone fan...I started with a BC350, then a WL250, couple of brand V...now an OT800LN. I am very pleased with my long neck...miss my Bob Carlin though.
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 | JRushing says:
3/31/2011 8:22:34 PM
i ve always owned Goldtone banjos and really like the qaulity, sound and the company. ive had a CC-OT and a CB100. now i have a OT800 with a whyte ladye tonering and the new OB175 with the GTR tonering. the OB is the first resonator banjo ive ever liked.
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 | dunaif says:
6/14/2011 7:28:57 PM
Just found this group. Have been happy with my CC-100R, though the upgrade urge has been lurking in my subconscious lately :-)
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 | cb56 says:
3/17/2012 8:01:33 PM
I have a CC-OT for clawhammer and a BUC Banjo uke. Love them both. Been jonesin' for a MM150. Maybe some day.
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