Gold Tone Mastertone Banjolele-DLX Concert-Scale Banjo Ukulele Deluxe with Gig Bag – Left-Handed

I want to be upfront right away: this is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Mastertone Banjolele-DLX, and finding a quality left-handed banjo ukulele at this level is genuinely rare. Gold Tone built this instrument for players who want more than a novelty — it is a serious replica of the style of banjo uke that made George Formby a household name across Britain, and it is engineered to execute those techniques properly. The concert scale (15-1/2″) sits perfectly between a soprano and tenor uke in feel, the GCEA tuning is instantly familiar to any ukulele player, and the combination of an arched-top rolled brass flat-bar tone ring with a deep-wall 10″ flame maple resonator pushes the sound forward with real authority. If you have been playing uke and always wondered what that bright, percussive edge would sound like, this is exactly the instrument to answer that question.

What separates the Banjolele-DLX from Gold Tone’s open-back Banjolele is the resonator assembly and the tone ring. The one-piece cast flange is not a cost-cut component — it locks the resonator firmly to the rim and contributes meaningfully to the instrument’s sustain and volume. The 8″ multi-ply maple rim is fitted with a Remo MC Smooth head and bracketed by 16 hooks pulling a flat-bar tension hoop, all chrome plated. The maple neck carries an ebony fingerboard with 17 frets and snowflake inlays, capped at the nut end with a 1-3/8″ ZeroGlide nut that virtually eliminates open-string tuning compensation — a detail I genuinely appreciate on any instrument I recommend. Open-gear guitar-style tuners with metal buttons complete a package finished in Vintage Brown high gloss with cream ABS and black binding. It is handsome without being overdone.

Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you. That means action adjusted at both the nut and bridge, head tension optimized for the instrument’s voicing, tuner function checked, and the instrument played and inspected. The gig bag is included at no extra charge.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell is covered by the full manufacturer warranty and backed by Gold Tone’s customer support. I have been in the banjo and fretted instrument business for more than 45 years — I co-own Watch & Learn in Atlanta, wrote Banjo Primer (consistently rated the number one beginner banjo method), and co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone — so when I stock an instrument, it is because I genuinely believe in it. We also offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and longer-term 3, 6, 12, and 24-month plans with no late fees, so you can get the instrument that is right for you without waiting.

Gold Tone Mastertone Banjolele-DLX Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

I play standard ukulele — will the left-handed Banjolele-DLX feel familiar to me?

Yes, very much so. The concert scale (15-1/2″) and GCEA tuning are identical to what you are already playing, so there is no relearning involved. The main adjustment is the added weight of the resonator and the livelier attack of the banjo head compared to a uke soundboard. Most uke players find they are making music on it within the first few minutes.

Why does the ZeroGlide nut matter on a banjo ukulele?

On any fretted instrument, a poorly cut or poorly seated nut is one of the most common causes of open strings playing slightly sharp compared to fretted notes. The ZeroGlide nut uses a small zero fret to set string height precisely, which virtually eliminates that compensation issue. On a short-scale instrument like a banjolele where intonation differences are easy to hear, it is a meaningful upgrade over a standard slotted nut.

Is the gig bag included, or is that a separate purchase?

The gig bag is included with the instrument at no additional charge. If you want hard-shell protection, the HDBX case is available as an optional add-on — just reach out and we can sort that out for you before the order ships.

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