The Gold Tone CEB-5 Marcy Marxer Signature Cello Banjo revives a lost voice from the early twentieth century banjo orchestra tradition, tuned in fifths (CGDA) with a 14-inch rolled brass flat bar tone ring that delivers rich, punchy low-end clarity. With its shortened 24-3/4" scale, high-tension nylon strings, and ebony fingerboard, it welcomes mandolin, mandola, viola, and cello players instantly while opening up entirely new sonic territory for any musician. Every CEB-5 is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hardshell case.
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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone EBM-5, a one-of-a-kind F-style 5-string electric banjo built for players who want genuine banjo feel and tone with the flexibility of electric amplification. With a dual-pickup system, hollow mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and stunning tobacco sunburst finish, the EBM-5/L opens up a whole new sonic world for southpaw banjo players. Every instrument ships professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hard-shell case.
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.
The Gold Tone HM-100 High Moon is a truly one-of-a-kind openback banjo born from decades of hands-on luthiery at Gold Tone's Titusville, Florida shop — hand-conceived by master builder Chris Pariso with zero machinery involved in its original development. With an ebony fingerboard, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, Trillium bridge, and mahogany satin finish, it delivers the warm, focused tone that old-time players dream about. A hardshell case is included, and every HM-100 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone HM-100 High Moon — a genuinely handcrafted openback banjo born inside Gold Tone's Titusville shop by master luthier Chris Pariso, who has been building and designing banjos there since 1995. Every one of the 60-plus components was shaped by hand, with no production machinery involved in the conception of this instrument. The result is a deeply personal banjo with real old-time soul — mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, and a resonant 12-inch maple rim that will only get better with age.
The Gold Tone HM-100A High Moon is a truly one-of-a-kind openback banjo born from the hands of Gold Tone's own master shop luthier, Chris Pariso — a craftsman who has been shaping banjos in Titusville, Florida since 1995. Every one of the 60+ components was hand-built without machinery, drawing on decades of Gold Tone development to produce something genuinely special. It ships with a hard case and arrives at your door with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
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 ML-1 Missing Link is a one-of-a-kind baritone banjo born from a collaboration between Béla Fleck and Gold Tone president Wayne Rogers, designed to fill the sonic gap between a standard five-string and a cello banjo. Tuned to open C (CGCEG), it features a 12-inch maple rim, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, ebony fingerboard with Béla's own art nouveau inlay, and a Zero Glide nut — all wrapped in a stunning vintage brown high-gloss finish. Every ML-1 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hardshell case.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone ML-1 Missing Link baritone banjo — a genuinely rare instrument co-designed by Béla Fleck to fill the sonic gap between a standard five-string and a cello banjo. Tuned to open C (CGCEG), it delivers a deep, warm, orchestral voice unlike anything else on the market, built around a 12-inch maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring. Every ML-1/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone OB-2 Mastertone Bowtie — a historically inspired flathead banjo celebrating the legendary bowtie era of 1960 to mid-1964, complete with a rare 19-hole bell brass tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and nickel-plated hardware. Built for serious left-handed players who want authentic vintage Mastertone character at a price that doesn't require a museum budget. Every OB-2/L ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a hard case.