This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BC-350, the Bob Carlin Signature open-back banjo built to Bob's exact specifications — a 12-inch three-ply maple pot, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, scooped ebony fretboard, and planetary-gear tuners, all finished in natural high gloss with nickel hardware. It ships with a hard case included and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL. If you're a left-handed player looking for a serious old-time instrument with real pedigree, this is one of the finest options at this price point.
The 2026 version of the Gold Tone BG-150F bluegrass resonator banjo. Gold Tone updated it with a Presto tailpiece and new fretboard and headstock inlay designs, and lists a 14 inch maple resonator, an 11 inch multi-ply maple rim with a custom bevel and an 11 inch brass notched tension hoop. Rolled brass flat bar tone ring, flat flange, about 8.5 pounds, gig bag included.
The Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo. Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlay, 14" mahogany resonator, flat flange, 24 brackets, dual coordinator rods, GT planetary tuners, vintage brown high-gloss finish. 8.5 lbs. Professionally set up at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Includes padded gig bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BG-150F, a beautifully appointed bluegrass banjo that captures the vintage elegance of pre-WWII instruments at a price that won't break the bank. With its hearts-and-flowers inlay, fully-bound neck, 14-inch mahogany resonator, and lightweight rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, it delivers real bluegrass tone without the shoulder fatigue of heavier rigs. Every BG-150F/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
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On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now. Placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
On backorder. Want one sooner? The new Gold Tone BG-150F is the same banjo with a maple neck and resonator, a different inlay and chrome hardware. See the BG-150F →
Flying Eagle inlays and Mastertone styling for under $1,000. The BG-175F features a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany construction, and weighs just 8.5 lbs. Greg Rich design.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
The Gold Tone BG-Mini is a genuinely professional 5-string banjo scaled down to an 8-inch head and 19-3/4″ scale length — perfect for young players who are serious about bluegrass, or for any adult who wants the ultimate travel banjo. It features a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, planetary tuners, a two-way adjustable truss rod, and a 10-inch mahogany resonator, all in a package that weighs just 5 lbs. Every BG-Mini is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BG-Mini — a fully professional, scaled-down five-string bluegrass banjo built for young pickers and adult travelers alike. Featuring an 8-inch rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring, planetary tuners, and a two-way adjustable truss rod, this is not a toy — it's a real bluegrass instrument in a pint-sized package. Every BG-Mini ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now. Placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
The Gold Tone BT-1000 is a stage-ready 6-string banjitar tuned EADGBE, built around a 12-inch 3-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat bar tone ring and loaded with the SMP+ pickup system for clean, consistent amplified sound. The 25-1/2" scale length, radiused rosewood fingerboard, and guitar-style sealed tuners make it one of the most guitarist-friendly banjitars on the market. Every BT-1000 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it plays great right out of the bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BT-1000 — a stage-ready 6-string banjitar tuned EADGBE and equipped with the SMP+ pickup system for clear, consistent amplified tone. A radiused rosewood fingerboard, 25-1/2" guitar-scale neck, and sealed guitar-style tuners make the transition from guitar feel completely natural. Every BT-1000/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone BU-1 is a concert-scale banjo ukulele that punches well above its price point — featuring an 8-inch maple pot with a genuine Remo Fiberskyn head, a built-in Hot Dot pickup for easy amplification, and Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut. It ships with a padded gig bag included. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it leaves our shop.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BU-1 concert-scale banjo ukulele — a standout instrument that packs genuine banjo tone, a factory-installed pickup, and a padded gig bag into one surprisingly affordable package. Built with an 8-inch maple pot, a Remo Fiberskyn head, and Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut, the BU-1/L is ready to play and amplify right out of the box. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it ships to you.
The Gold Tone BUB is a baritone-scale banjo ukulele tuned DGBE — the same tuning as the top four strings of a guitar — making it a natural next step for guitarists curious about the banjo-uke sound. Built on an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim with a Remo Weather King head and a maple neck, it delivers that crisp, percussive banjo-uke voice with comfortable, familiar string spacing. Every BUB ships with a hard shell case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.