Gold Tone Guitar Banjos
Gold Tone Guitar Banjos redefine the traditional banjo experience, seamlessly blending the classic tones of the banjo with innovative guitar elements. Engineered for the modern musician, Gold Tone Guitar Banjos introduce a new world of auditory possibilities by incorporating built-in pickups and electronics for volume control. Plug them in and amplify the sound, taking folk songs and bluegrass to new heights while also making their mark in genres like rock and jazz.
Crafted with precision and using top-quality materials, Gold Tone Guitar Banjos uphold the high standards expected from leading banjo manufacturers. These instruments deliver a dynamic playing experience, allowing musicians to explore a diverse range of musical styles. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a budding entertainer, make a bold music statement with an electric banjo from this exceptional Gold Tone collection.
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The Gold Tone AC-5+1 is a true six-string five-string banjo — your standard gGDGBD tuning opens up a whole new world of melodic and compositional possibilities without breaking the bank. Built around Gold Tone's durable composite rim and resonator, it delivers lively, consistent tone whether you're a curious picker exploring new territory or a working musician wanting an affordable double. Comes complete with a gig bag and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone AC-6 Mini Banjitar brings the jangly, punchy sound of a six-string banjo to guitar players at an entry-level price — complete with a built-in SMP sliding magnetic pickup so you can plug straight into an amp or PA. Its composite rim and resonator are built to last, the neck is comfortable and familiar to any guitarist, and it ships with a padded gig bag ready for the road. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping, this one arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone AC-6+ is a six-string banjitar built for guitar players who want that punchy, open banjo tone without relearning a new tuning — it plays in standard EADGBE just like your guitar. The composite rim and resonator deliver surprising volume and consistency, and the built-in SMP sliding magnetic pickup means you can plug straight into an amp or PA whenever the room calls for it. Every AC-6+ ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone CC-Banjitar (Left-Handed) gives left-handed guitarists an instant gateway into that bright, punchy banjo sound — no new tuning, no new chord shapes, just plug in and play. Built on Gold Tone's proven Cripple Creek platform with an 11-inch rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, a built-in SMP+ pickup, and a gig bag included, this is one of the most complete packages in the banjitar world. Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping, so it arrives ready to play from the first strum.
The CC-Banjitar was our first banjo guitar and its popularity remains strong due its unsurpassed combination of great build quality, valued features and low price.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone EB-5 Electric Banjo — a uniquely practical instrument that brings authentic banjo tone to the stage without the feedback and volume limitations of an acoustic. Built around a contour-carved mahogany body, a Canadian maple neck, and a stacked humbucking pickup, it plays and sounds like nothing else in its price range. Includes a gig bag and ships with a professional setup from Banjo Warehouse.
The Gold Tone EBM-5 is a one-of-a-kind F-style 5-string electric banjo that delivers genuine banjo response and tone through a dual-pickup system — a humbucking pickup under the head and a single-coil at the neck — all wrapped in a stunning tobacco sunburst finish with gold hardware. Even unplugged, the hollow mahogany body and 8" aluminum tone ring produce authentic banjo character, making this instrument equally at home on stage or in the studio. Every EBM-5 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
The Gold Tone EBT is a one-of-a-kind 5-string electric banjo built into a mahogany T-style body with a tobacco sunburst flame maple top — and it still sounds like a banjo even before you plug it in. Dual pickups (a hidden humbucker under the head and a single-coil at the neck) give you a wide tonal palette that bridges country, Americana, and beyond. Every EBT ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone ES-Banjitar — a solid-body electric 6-string banjo tuned and played like a guitar, delivering authentic banjo snap and bite through a built-in hollow sound chamber and a dual-pickup system. Guitarists who want real banjo tone on stage without learning 5-string technique will find this instrument immediately familiar and endlessly expressive. Every ES-Banjitar/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone ES-Banjitar is a solid-body electric 6-string banjo tuned and played just like a guitar, giving guitarists instant access to authentic banjo tone without learning a new tuning or technique. A hollow sound chamber built into the body delivers real banjo resonance even unplugged, while a single-coil neck pickup and an SMP humbucker under the head give you a wide tonal palette on stage or in the studio. Includes a hard case and ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone GT-500 is the premier 6-string banjitar for guitar players who want to explore the banjo world without relearning the fretboard — it plays in standard EADGBE tuning and comes loaded with the Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic Pickup for serious plugged-in tone. Built with a maple rim, maple resonator, and a comfortable maple neck topped with a radiused rosewood fingerboard, this instrument delivers killer acoustic projection alongside full-range amplified fidelity. Every GT-500 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes the Gold Tone HD15 hard case.
The Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar Deluxe is the premium step up in Gold Tone's six-string banjo guitar lineup, featuring a 20-hole bell brass tone ring for chime-y tone, exceptional sustain, and focused volume that the step-down GT-500 simply can't match. Built with a fully-bound curly maple resonator, a maple neck, and a radiused rosewood fingerboard, this instrument is equally at home on stage or in the studio. It ships with a Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic Pickup with volume control and a hard case — everything a guitarist ready to explore banjo tone needs right out of the box.