The Gold Tone Banjolele-DLX is a replica of one of the most famous banjo ukes ever made, and it’s one of my favorite instruments to show customers. If you’re a ukulele player looking for that sweet uke tone blended with the pop and snap of a banjo, this is your instrument.
This deluxe model is designed in the style of the banjo ukuleles made famous by George Formby, the legendary British music hall entertainer whose lightning-fast split-stroke technique captivated audiences in the 1930s and 40s. The Banjolele-DLX gives you the hardware and construction you need to execute those classic techniques with authentic tone and projection.
That gorgeous flamed maple resonator is the first thing you’ll notice. The deep-wall design with its vintage brown sunburst finish isn’t just beautiful—it pumps sound forward toward your audience with surprising volume for such a compact instrument. The one-piece cast flange adds rigidity and sustain while giving the instrument that classic look that serious banjo uke players expect.
The 8-inch rolled brass tone ring is the heart of this instrument’s voice. It delivers the bright, cutting tone that made the banjo ukulele a stage performer’s secret weapon. Combined with the Remo MC Smooth head, you get articulate attack on every note with just enough warmth to keep it musical.
The neck is built to professional standards with an ebony fingerboard, 17 nickel-silver frets, and elegant snowflake inlays. The ZeroGlide nut ensures perfect intonation at the first fret—a small detail that makes a big difference in playability. The concert scale length of 15-1/2 inches feels familiar to any ukulele player, and the 1-3/8″ nut width gives your fingers room to work.
Open gear guitar-style tuners with chrome buttons provide smooth, precise tuning. The chrome-plated hardware throughout complements the vintage brown finish and cream binding beautifully.
At just 5 pounds, the Banjolele-DLX is comfortable to hold for extended playing sessions. It’s tuned standard GCEA, so any ukulele player can pick it up and start playing immediately—you’ll just be amazed at how much more projection and presence you have compared to a wooden uke.
Every Banjolele-DLX ships with a padded gig bag and Gold Tone’s professional setup from their Titusville, Florida facility. This is a brand new instrument with full factory warranty.





























