Left-Handed Banjos
As a left-handed player, you shouldn’t have to adapt your banjo playing to a right-handed instrument. Step into a world where melody and comfort meet in a collection of left-hand banjos. Precision-crafted and designed for ease of use, each banjo invites left-handed musicians to explore their creativity in the rich tones of a well-crafted, quality banjo.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting on your musical journey, a well-chosen banjo will inspire you to create rich tones and foot-stomping rhythms.
Here, we have a superb range of left-handed banjos to suit every member of the thriving left-handed banjo community. There’s no need to sub-optimize with this range of banjos designed specifically for you.
Keep in mind that we nearly always have various banjos in stock that haven’t yet made it to our website listings. Give us a call at 404-218-8580.
The Gold Tone A-6/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's beloved A-style mando-guitar — a six-string instrument tuned EADGBE that gives guitar players instant access to the punchy, percussive voice of a mandolin-scale instrument. Built with a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, and a built-in bridge transducer pickup, it arrives at Banjo Warehouse professionally set up and ready to play. Financing is available with no late fees.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-1 — the award-winning openback 5-string that won Best in Show at the 2016 Summer NAMM. Weighing under four pounds thanks to its innovative composite rim, it's one of the best-sounding and most playable entry-level banjos on the market, and now southpaw players can enjoy it too. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping, so it plays great right out of the box.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-1, the award-winning acoustic composite openback banjo that won Best in Show at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. Weighing under four pounds, it's an ideal first banjo for left-handed beginners, younger players, or anyone who wants a lightweight, travel-friendly instrument that actually sounds great. Every AC-1 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL to play comfortably right out of the box.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-1, the award-winning beginner banjo that took home "Best in Show / MUST Stock" honors at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. Weighing under four pounds, it pairs a composite rim with a slim, playable nato neck for a banjo that sounds great, travels easily, and won't wear out a new player's enthusiasm. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, this lefty AC-1 arrives ready to play right out of the gig bag.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-5 — a genuinely impressive beginner bluegrass banjo that punches well above its price point. The composite rim and resonator deliver a punchy low end and clear, ringing highs that surprised me the first time I picked one up. It ships with a padded gig bag and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone AC-6+, a six-string banjitar built for guitar players who want that unmistakable banjo twang without having to learn a new tuning. The composite rim and resonator deliver surprisingly rich, consistent tone, and the built-in SMP sliding magnetic pickup lets you plug straight into an amp or PA. Professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL ships with every instrument.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Banjolele — a concert-scale banjo-ukulele built for uke players who want that distinctive pop and snap of the banjo blended with sweet ukulele tone. Featuring a rolled brass tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and an 8" Remo head, it captures the spirit of the classic George Formby sound in a southpaw-friendly instrument. A gig bag is included, and every one is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BB-400+ Banjo Bass — a genuinely exciting instrument that brings the warm, punchy voice of an acoustic bass banjo to gigging and recording bassists. Built around a 14-inch three-ply maple rim with a rolled-brass flat-bar tone ring and Gold Tone's internal sliding magnetic pickup, the BB-400+ delivers full, resonant bass tones that cut through any mix. It is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, hard shell case included, and financing options available.
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.
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.
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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BT-1000 — a stage-ready 6-string banjitar tuned EADGBE and equipped with the SMP+ pickup system for clear, consistent amplified tone. A radiused rosewood fingerboard, 25-1/2" guitar-scale neck, and sealed guitar-style tuners make the transition from guitar feel completely natural. Every BT-1000/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL, so it arrives ready to play.