The Gold Tone Little Gem banjo ukulele is one of the most fun, eye-catching instruments I've come across in decades of working with stringed instruments. Built around a see-through amethyst acrylic rim and resonator, it delivers a bright, penetrating banjo-uke tone that punches well above its $219.99 price point. It comes ready to play with a gig bag included, and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it ships.
The Gold Tone Little Gem is a see-through banjo ukulele that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018 — and it earns that attention every time I pick one up. Built around a clear acrylic rim and resonator in a stunning amethyst purple finish, it delivers a bright, penetrating tone that surprises people coming from a traditional soprano uke. It ships with a gig bag and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it ever leaves our hands.
The Gold Tone Lightup Little Gem Amethyst is a one-of-a-kind see-through banjo ukulele that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018, featuring a clear acrylic rim and resonator with built-in LED lighting in three modes. Tuned GCEA at concert scale, it delivers a surprisingly penetrating, bright tone that makes it as fun to play as it is to look at. A gig bag is included, and every instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone Lightup Little Gem Diamond is a one-of-a-kind see-through banjo ukulele that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018, featuring a clear acrylic rim and resonator with built-in LED lighting in three modes. Tuned GCEA at concert scale, it delivers a surprisingly penetrating, bright tone that makes it as fun to play as it is to look at. A gig bag is included, and every instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
Left-Handed model. This is the factory left-handed (/L) build. (Gold Tone does not photograph left-handed instruments — the images show the right-handed version; the instrument shipped is built left-handed.)
The Gold Tone Lightup Little Gem Diamond is a one-of-a-kind see-through banjo ukulele that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018, featuring a clear acrylic rim and resonator with built-in LED lighting in three modes. Tuned GCEA at concert scale, it delivers a surprisingly penetrating, bright tone that makes it as fun to play as it is to look at. A gig bag is included, and every instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Mastertone Banjolele-DLX, a concert-scale banjo ukulele built as a faithful replica of one of the most celebrated banjo-uke designs ever made — the kind George Formby made famous on the British music hall stage. A one-piece cast flange, deep-wall resonator, and rolled brass flat-bar tone ring give it genuine projection and that signature pop-and-snap blend of uke sweetness and banjo clarity. Every instrument ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and a gig bag included.
The Gold Tone MB-850+ is a premium banjolin that captures the bright, cutting tone of the 1920s mandolin-banjo orchestras while delivering the build quality and reliability of a modern instrument. Featuring an 11-inch brass tone ring, maple resonator, and GDAE tuning on a 13-7/8-inch scale neck, it's perfect for mandolin players curious about banjo tone or anyone drawn to this wonderfully distinctive instrument. Every MB-850+ ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a gig bag.
The Gold Tone MB-850+/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's premium banjolin — a faithful recreation of the 1920s mandolin-banjo with an 11-inch brass tone ring pot and removable maple resonator. Tuned GDAE like a mandolin but with the bright, projecting voice of a banjo, it's an ideal instrument for old-time, Celtic, jug band, or any player who wants something genuinely different. Every one ships with a gig bag and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone Plucky is a two-and-a-half-pound traveler banjo built with a full-width neck and low action so it plays just like a real banjo — because it is one. Whether you're heading out on the trail, flying across the country, or just want something to strum on the couch, the Plucky delivers genuine playability in a remarkably compact package. It ships with a gig bag and comes professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Plucky, a featherweight traveler banjo that weighs just 2.6 pounds and goes anywhere you do. With a full-width neck, low action, and an 8-inch maple rim, the Plucky plays like a real banjo — because it is one. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida and ready to play the moment it arrives.
The revolutionary Gold Tone WR-7 Wayne Rogers Signature 7-String Banjitar features an innovative doubled low E string design that creates an authentic banjo drone effect. With pre-installed SMP+ pickup, premium maple construction, and included gig bag, this instrument bridges the gap between guitar and banjo like no other.