Gold Tone BG-250 Bluegrass Special Banjo Wide (Five String, Vintage Brown) It is a vintage replica of the most famous banjo ever played in bluegrass music. All its parts are accurate reproductions of the original Bound rosewood fingerboard Its convertible feature allows for a great bluegrass tone, and by removing the resonator and brackets, you can play a genuine old-time openback. This is a great feature for players wanting to play both bluegrass and oldtime styles.