The Gold Tone IT-250 is a purpose-built 17-fret Irish tenor banjo tuned GDAE, designed to deliver the plunky, cutting tone that sits perfectly in a traditional Celtic session alongside fiddles, pipes, and bodhrán. With a Whyte Laydie tone ring, ZeroGlide nut, ebony fingerboard, and a solid maple rim, this is a serious instrument for serious players. A hard case is included, and every IT-250 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone IT-250, a 17-fret Irish tenor banjo tuned GDAE and built specifically for the plunky, cutting tone that Celtic session players demand. The Whyte Laydie tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and ZeroGlide nut make it a genuinely professional instrument at an accessible price. A hard case is included, and every IT-250F/L ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone Little Gem Banjo Ukulele in Amethyst is one of the most eye-catching and fun-to-play instruments I've come across at any price point — a see-through purple acrylic rim and resonator that sounds as good as it looks. Winner of Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018, it's tuned GCEA in concert scale and comes with a gig bag included. Whether you're a ukulele player curious about banjo tone or a complete beginner looking for something truly unique, this is a fantastic starting point.
The Gold Tone LG-A/L is the left-handed version of the award-winning Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele, dressed in a stunning see-through amethyst purple and built for players who want a genuinely fun, great-sounding instrument that turns heads in any room. The acrylic rim and resonator deliver a bright, penetrating tone that punches well above its price point, while sealed guitar-style tuners and a bone nut keep it playing in tune and feeling right. This left-handed model arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes a gig bag.
The Gold Tone Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele in Amethyst is one of the most fun and visually striking instruments I've ever had in the shop — a see-through purple acrylic rim and resonator that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018. It plays in standard GCEA concert tuning, packs a surprisingly penetrating banjo tone, and includes a gig bag. Whether you're a ukulele player curious about banjo sound or a complete beginner, this little gem is genuinely hard to put down.
The Gold Tone LG-D/L is the left-handed version of the award-winning Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele, featuring a stunning see-through Diamond (clear/crystal) acrylic rim and resonator that turns heads as quickly as it delights ears. Tuned GCEA in concert scale, it delivers a bright, penetrating banjo-uke tone with a maple neck, sealed tuners, and a bone nut — everything you need to start playing straight out of the box. This instrument arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes a gig bag.
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 LG-R/L Little Gem is a see-through Ruby (red) banjo-ukulele that won Best in Show at Summer NAMM 2018 — and now it's available in a left-handed build for players who deserve something truly special. Its clear acrylic rim and resonator deliver a bright, penetrating tone that turns heads at every jam, while the maple neck, sealed tuners, and 8" clear head make it a genuinely playable instrument at an approachable price. This is the left-handed version, built to order by Gold Tone and professionally set up at their Titusville, Florida shop before it ships to you — gig bag included.
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 LG-S/L is the left-handed version of the award-winning Little Gem Banjo-Ukulele, finished in a stunning see-through Sapphire blue with a composite acrylic rim and resonator that turns heads as much as it rings out. Tuned GCEA on a 15" concert scale with a maple neck, sealed tuners, and a punchy, penetrating tone, it delivers everything a banjo-uke should — in a package that left-handed players can finally call their own. This instrument arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes a gig bag.
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.
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Why Banjo Warehouse
Geoff has spent more than 50 years buying, selling, playing, and studying banjos. He authored The Banjo Primer, collaborated with Gold Tone founder Wayne Rogers on the OB-12 Top Tension design, and has personal relationships with the makers and players who define this instrument. When you call Banjo Warehouse, you're talking to someone who can tell you exactly how a 1932 Gibson flathead compares to a modern Huber, and why that matters for the music you want to play.
What We Carry
Our inventory spans the full range of serious five-string banjos. On the new side, we carry Gold Tone and Deering as authorized dealers, two of the most respected names in American-made banjos. We also stock Recording King for players looking for exceptional value at the entry and intermediate levels.
For players seeking professional-grade instruments, we regularly carry banjos from Huber, Stelling, Nechville, OME, ODE, and other respected builders. These are instruments that professional bluegrass and old-time players rely on night after night.
Our vintage and used inventory is where Geoff's expertise runs deepest. We specialize in prewar Gibson Mastertone banjos, the flathead and archtop instruments from the 1920s and 1930s that remain the gold standard in bluegrass, along with postwar Gibsons, tenor conversions, and a rotating selection of collectible instruments from across the decades. Every used instrument is described honestly, including any wear, repairs, or non-original parts.
How We Work
We ship free within the United States. Banjos we ship from our shop are double-boxed and arrive in tune and ready to play; customers regularly tell us their banjo was still in tune when they opened the case. If for any reason you're not satisfied, we offer a 7-day return window on all purchases.
We also buy and trade. If you have a banjo you're looking to move, call Geoff directly at 404-218-8580. He pays fair prices and makes the process simple.