Gold Tone Tenor Banjos
Gold Tone’s tenor banjos are designed for players who prefer to play in the tenor tuning, which is commonly used in jazz, Celtic, and other genres. These banjos typically have a shorter neck and a smaller body compared to traditional five-string banjos, which allows for easier fingering in the higher registers.
Gold Tone offers a range of tenor banjos, from entry-level options to professional-grade instruments, that are known for their high-quality construction, rich tone, and affordability. These banjos often feature a resonator and a tone ring, which produces a bright, powerful sound that can cut through in a band setting. Many musicians appreciate the versatility of Gold Tone tenor banjos, which can be used in a range of musical genres beyond just jazz and Celtic music.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BZ-1000 Irish bouzouki — a beautifully crafted guitar-bodied instrument with a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, built-in Fishman undersaddle pickup, and hard case included. Set up GGDDAADD with octave strings on the lower two courses and unison strings on the upper two, it delivers that unmistakable, ringing traditional Irish tone right out of the box. Whether you're stepping into Celtic folk, old-time, or world music, the BZ-1000/L is a serious instrument at an honest price.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BZ-500 Irish Bouzouki — a beautifully voiced, ready-to-play cittern with a solid spruce top, built-in Chopper pickup, and hardshell case included. Set up in GGDDAADD tuning with octave strings on the lower two courses and unison strings on the upper two, it delivers that unmistakable, ringing traditional Irish tone right out of the box. Whether you're stepping into Celtic sessions for the first time or adding a serious gigging bouzouki to your kit, the BZ-500/L is an exceptional instrument at a fair price.
The Gold Tone IT-17 is a 17-fret Irish tenor banjo built for session players who want warm, full-bodied tone with real projection. Its 12" multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat bar tone ring deliver a sound that sits beautifully in traditional Irish music and beyond. Every IT-17 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it leaves their door.
The Gold Tone IT-17/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's well-regarded Irish tenor banjo, built for session players who want strong projection, warm tone, and a modern folkternative aesthetic. Its 12" multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat bar tone ring produce a full, bass-rich voice that sits beautifully in traditional Irish and Celtic music. Every IT-17/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo is built for session players who want a warm, full-bodied sound with strong projection — all at an accessible price. Featuring a 12" multi-ply maple rim, rolled brass tone ring, and a 19-3/4" scale tuned GDAE, it's ready to hold its own in any Irish session. Every IT-19 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and ships with a gig bag included.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone IT-19 Irish Tenor Banjo — a 19-fret, 12" open-back designed for session players who want warm projection with added bass presence. The 12" multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat bar tone ring give it a full, responsive voice that sits beautifully in a traditional Irish session. Every instrument ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a gig bag.
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 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 MM-150 Maple Mountain is a beautifully appointed openback banjo built for old-time, clawhammer, and frailing players who want genuine vintage tone without a vintage price. It features a Whyte Laydie-style brass tone ring, planetary tuners, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, and a frailing scoop — all in a package that ships with a hard case included. Every MM-150 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it leaves.
The Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain is a beautifully appointed openback banjo built for clawhammer and old-time players who want authentic tone without compromise. Featuring a Whyte Laydie-style brass tone ring, planetary tuners, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, and a frailing scoop, this banjo punches well above its price class. It ships with a hard case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Special is a stunning tribute to the great pre-WWII Midwestern tenor banjos, built with a bell brass flathead tone ring, hearts and flowers inlay, and a 14-inch resonator for full, authoritative sound. Tuned CGDA, it plays effortlessly whether you're comping jazz chords, Celtic tunes, or traditional songs. Every TS-250 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hardshell case.
