Gold Tone Banjolele Concert-Scale Banjo-Ukulele with Gig Bag (Left-Handed)
$ 599.99
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.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Left-Handed
- Style
- Banjo Ukulele
- Strings
- 4
- Tone Ring
- Brass
- Made In
- China
- Pickup
- No
- Scale Length
- 15-1/2"
- Weight
- 4 lbs.
If you play ukulele and have ever wondered what it would feel like to add a little banjo bite to your sound, the Gold Tone Banjolele is exactly what you’ve been looking for — and this listing is for the left-handed version, strung and set up specifically for left-handed players. Gold Tone designed this instrument from the ground up for ukulele players: the concert-scale neck (15-1/2″ scale length) keeps the familiar feel of a uke right under your fingers, while the 8″ multi-ply maple rim and rolled brass flat-bar tone ring give you that crisp, percussive snap that makes a banjo-uke so addictive. The vintage brown high-gloss finish, cream ABS binding, and snowflake inlays on the ebony fingerboard give it a classic parlor-music elegance that feels right at home with the tradition this instrument comes from.
The banjo-ukulele has a storied history — George Formby made it an icon of British music hall and early film comedy, and the Gold Tone Banjolele is genuinely built with that lineage in mind. The rolled brass tone ring is the key ingredient: it produces that sweet, slightly mellow character that sets a banjo-uke apart from a standard open-back banjo, giving you warmth without losing the articulation and projection that make this instrument so fun to play. The ZeroGlide nut at 1-3/8″ width, open-gear guitar-style tuners, and the banjo-uke style tailpiece are all thoughtfully chosen components that work together to keep the instrument stable, in tune, and responsive. Tuned GCEA — just like a standard ukulele — so if you already know your uke chords, you’re ready to play from the first note.
Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you. That means action adjusted for comfortable playability, the head tensioned properly, intonation checked, and the instrument tuned up and ready to go the moment you open the box. For a player coming from ukulele who may not be familiar with banjo head adjustment or bridge fitting, having that work done right from the start makes a real difference.
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell comes with Gold Tone’s full manufacturer warranty and is a genuine, current-production model — not a gray-market or second-hand piece. I’ve been working with stringed instruments for over 45 years, and I co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, so I know their quality and their process from the inside. I wrote Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method, and I’ve spent decades helping players of every level find the right instrument. When I stock a Gold Tone model, it’s because I believe in it. For left-handed players especially, finding a properly configured instrument at a fair price can be a challenge — we’re glad to have this one available. Financing is easy through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, or our 3, 6, 12, and 24-month installment plans, with no late fees. Questions before you buy? Reach out — we’re real people and we know these instruments well.
Gold Tone Banjolele Specifications
| Handedness | Left-Handed |
| Scale Length | 15-1/2″ Concert |
| Tuning | GCEA |
| Nut Width | 1-3/8″ ZeroGlide Nut |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Frets | 17 |
| Inlay | Snowflake |
| Tuners | Open Gear Guitar-Style |
| Buttons | Metal |
| Rim | 8″ Multi-Ply Maple |
| Head | 8″ Remo MC Smooth |
| Tone Ring | 8″ Rolled Brass Flat Bar |
| Tension Hoop | 8″ Flat Bar |
| Brackets | 16 |
| Bridge | Maple with Ebony Cap |
| Tailpiece | Banjo Uke Style |
| Armrest | Vintage Mini Armrest |
| Binding | Cream ABS / Black ABS |
| Finish | Vintage Brown / High Gloss |
| Hardware | Chrome Plated |
| String Gauge | .027 .038 .028 .022 |
| Weight | 4 lbs. |
| Bag | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m a ukulele player — will this feel familiar to play?
Yes, very much so. The Banjolele is tuned GCEA, the same as a standard concert or soprano ukulele, and the 15-1/2″ concert scale length is right in line with what uke players are used to. The main difference you’ll notice is the sound — that banjo snap and projection — and the slightly different feel of the banjo head under your strumming hand. Most ukulele players adapt immediately and find it opens up a whole new tonal palette.
Is this truly set up as a left-handed instrument, or is it just a standard banjo strung in reverse?
This is the dedicated left-handed model from Gold Tone — the Banjolele/L — meaning the neck is built and configured for left-handed playing, not simply a right-handed instrument with the strings flipped. Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you, ensuring the action, intonation, and string height are dialed in for southpaw players specifically.
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