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 Gold Tone BG-150F is a Gibson-inspired bluegrass banjo at $999.99. 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.
PRE-ORDER: 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. First 3 pre-orders receive a signed Greg Rich banjo head. Ships when available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gold Tone BUC is a baritone-scale banjo ukulele tuned to DGBE — the same tuning as the top four strings of a guitar — making it an incredibly approachable instrument for guitarists and uke players alike. Built on an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim with a Remo Weather King head and a flat-back plate resonator, it delivers that bright, punchy banjo-uke tone in a comfortable, longer-scale package. A hard shell case is included, and every instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The four members of the Gold Tone banjo-ukulele choir (soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone) all utilize the same eight-inch maple-rimmed pot assembly and differ only in the scale lengths of their necks. All models feature Remo Weather King heads, maple necks with bound fingerboards, geared guitar-style tuners, and plate-style resonators.
The Gold Tone BUS/L is the left-handed version of the baritone-scale banjo ukulele, tuned DGBE like the top four strings of a guitar so guitarists and ukulele players alike feel right at home. It features an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim, rosewood fingerboard, and a 19-inch baritone scale length that delivers a warm, full voice with satisfying low-end resonance. Every BUS/L ships with a hard shell case and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.