Gold Tone WL-250 5-String Open Back Banjo incl case

The Gold Tone WL-250 is a premium tribute to the legendary late-19th-century A.C. Fairbanks White Laydie / Electric banjos—some of the most coveted Old-Time instruments ever made. Featuring a faithful recreation of the iconic White Ladye (Electric) tone ring, paired with a solid maple 3-ply rim, this model delivers the bright, articulate clarity and impressive volume that made the originals famous among collectors and musicians.

Hand-setup in Titusville, Florida, the WL-250 blends vintage heritage with modern reliability. Its maple neck, ebony scoop fingerboard, cloud inlays, and vintage brown gloss finish create an authentic early-banjo aesthetic, while GT planetary tuners, dual coordinator rods, and an adjustable truss rod ensure rock-solid performance.

Whether you’re a clawhammer player seeking crisp definition, an Old-Time enthusiast chasing historic tone, or a multi-instrumentalist expanding your palette, the WL-250 offers a refined, expressive voice inspired by banjo history’s most celebrated design.

Features

• Authentic White Ladye (Electric-style) tone ring

• 11" 3-ply maple rim with notched tension hoop

• Scoop-style ebony fingerboard with cloud inlays

• GT Planetary tuners for smooth, accurate tuning

• Vintage brown high-gloss finish

• Adjustable truss rod and dual 11" coordinator rods

• Includes hard case

Specifications

Headstock

• Buttons: A-Style

• Nut Width: 1-3/16" ZeroGlide Nut

• Tuners: GT Planetary

Neck

• Material: Maple

• Fingerboard: Ebony w/ scoop

• Frets: 18

• Inlay: Cloud

• Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable

Body

• Armrest: Vintage-style

• Binding: White ABS

• Brackets: 24

• Bridge: Maple w/ ebony cap

• Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"

• Finish: Vintage Brown / High Gloss

• Hardware: Chrome plated

• Head: 11" Remo HC Renaissance

• Rim: 11" 3-ply maple

• Tailpiece: No-Knot

• Tension Hoop: 11" notched

• Tone Ring: 11" White Ladye

Dimensions

• Scale Length: 26-3/16"

• Weight: 6.7 lbs

Other

• Case: Included

• Bag: HPBO available separately

• String Gauges: .010, .024w, .015, .012, .010

• Tuning: GDGBD