Gold Tone BUC/L Baritone Banjo Ukulele Left-Handed with Case

If you play guitar and have always wanted to explore the ukulele world without relearning chord shapes from scratch, the Gold Tone BUC/L is worth a serious look. This is the left-handed version of Gold Tone’s Baritone Banjo Ukulele — one of four instruments in their banjo-uke choir — and it is tuned DGBE, exactly like the top four strings of a guitar. That 19-inch baritone scale gives it a lower, richer voice than soprano or concert banjo ukes, and the banjo construction — that lively 8-inch maple rim, the Remo MC Smooth head, the flat-back maple resonator — gives every chord a bright, punchy clarity that a conventional ukulele body simply cannot match. Left-handed players finally have a proper instrument here rather than a compromise.

Gold Tone built this instrument with real attention to the details that matter. The maple neck carries a two-way adjustable truss rod, which is not something you see on every instrument in this price range, and it means the neck can be properly dialed in and will stay that way through seasonal changes. The rosewood fingerboard has 20 frets with clean mini-dot inlays, the nut is a ZeroGlide zero-fret design at 1-3/8 inches wide, and the open-gear guitar-style tuners hold pitch reliably. Cream ABS binding, chrome-plated hardware, and a vintage brown satin finish give the whole package a look that is tasteful without being flashy. The maple bridge with its ebony cap is a small touch that makes a real tonal difference. A fitted hard shell case is included, which at this price point is genuinely generous.

Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell is covered by Gold Tone’s full manufacturer warranty and backed by our own customer service. I have been working with banjos and related instruments for more than 45 years — I co-owned Watch and Learn in Atlanta through the 1980s, wrote Banjo Primer (still the top-rated beginner banjo method), and co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone — so when I say this little baritone banjo-uke punches well above its price, that is coming from someone who has handled thousands of instruments over a long career. We carry the full Gold Tone banjo-uke family precisely because they are consistently well-made and genuinely playable out of the box. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans with no late fees, so you can spread out the cost and get playing right away.

Gold Tone BUC/L Baritone Banjo Ukulele Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DGBE tuning such a big deal for guitar players coming to the banjo ukulele?

DGBE is the same as your four highest strings on a standard guitar, so every chord shape you already know transfers directly to this instrument. You do not have to learn a new chord vocabulary or retrain your muscle memory. That makes the BUC/L an unusually fast instrument to pick up for anyone with guitar experience, and the baritone scale length makes the string feel familiar too — less like a toy ukulele and more like a real instrument under your fingers.

Is a hard shell case really included, and is this truly a left-handed instrument — not just a restrung right-handed one?

Yes on both counts. Gold Tone includes a fitted hard shell case with this model, which is a meaningful addition at this price. And the BUC/L is a purpose-built left-handed instrument, not simply a right-handed banjo-uke with the strings flipped. The neck is constructed for left-handed play from the ground up, so the nut slots, the string spacing, and the overall geometry are correct for a left-handed player.

What does the flat-back resonator actually do compared to an open-back banjo uke?

The flat-back maple resonator on the BUC/L reflects sound forward toward the audience — and toward your ears — rather than letting it dissipate behind the instrument. The result is noticeably more volume and a slightly punchier, more focused tone compared to an open-back design. For playing in a group, at an open mic, or simply for the extra projection when you are practicing, the resonator makes a real difference.

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