Gold Tone BUS/L Baritone-Scale Banjo Ukulele with Case – Left-Handed
Original price was: $ 499.99.$ 424.99Current price is: $ 424.99.
The Gold Tone BUS/L is the left-handed version of the baritone-scale banjo ukulele, tuned DGBE like the top four strings of a guitar so guitarists and ukulele players alike feel right at home. It features an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim, rosewood fingerboard, and a 19-inch baritone scale length that delivers a warm, full voice with satisfying low-end resonance. Every BUS/L ships with a hard shell case and is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL.
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If you play guitar and have ever been curious about the ukulele world, or if you’re a ukulele player who wants a deeper, richer voice, the Gold Tone BUS/L is made for you — and yes, this is the left-handed version, designed from the ground up for left-hand players rather than a restrung right-handed instrument. The baritone scale length of 19 inches gives this banjo uke a gravity and warmth that the shorter soprano, concert, and tenor models in Gold Tone’s banjo-ukulele family simply can’t match. Tuned DGBE — exactly like the top four strings of a standard guitar — it’s the easiest instrument in the lineup for guitarists to pick up and start playing immediately, with zero relearning of chord shapes.
Gold Tone builds the entire banjo-ukulele choir around the same 8-inch multi-ply maple rim and flat-back maple resonator plate, and the BUS/L is no exception. The maple neck carries a bound rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and mini-dot inlays, and the ZeroGlide nut (at 1-3/8 inches wide) helps keep open strings in tune as reliably as fretted notes — a thoughtful touch you don’t always find at this price point. Open-gear guitar-style tuners hold pitch solidly, chrome hardware gives it a clean classic look, and the 8-inch Remo MC Smooth head produces that bright, percussive banjo snap balanced against the warm low register of the baritone tuning. The vintage brown satin finish looks handsome and feels comfortable in the hand. At just 3 pounds, it’s genuinely easy to play for extended sessions.
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 you’re getting a genuine factory-fresh instrument backed by Gold Tone’s warranty. I’m Geoff Hohwald — I’ve been in the banjo world for over 45 years, co-own Watch & Learn in Atlanta, and wrote Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method on the market. I’ve spent decades helping players at every level find the right instrument, and the Gold Tone banjo-ukulele line is genuinely one of the best entry points into the banjo family. We keep financing simple and stress-free: PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans are all available with no late fees, so you can get playing now without waiting.
Gold Tone BUS/L Specifications
| Model | BUS/L (Left-Handed Baritone Banjo Ukulele) |
| Scale Length | 19″ Baritone |
| Tuning | DGBE |
| Nut Width | 1-3/8″ ZeroGlide Nut |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Frets | 20 |
| Inlay | Mini Dot |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Rim | 8″ Multi-Ply Maple |
| Head | 8″ Remo MC Smooth |
| Resonator | Maple Flat Back |
| Bridge | Maple with Ebony Cap |
| Brackets | 16 |
| Tension Hoop | 8″ Flat Bar |
| Tailpiece | Banjo Uke Style |
| Binding | Cream ABS |
| Hardware | Chrome Plated |
| Tuners | Open Gear Guitar-Style |
| Headstock Buttons | Metal |
| Finish | Vintage Brown / Satin |
| String Gauge | .035w, .036, .030, .023 |
| Weight | 3 lbs. |
| Case | Hard Shell Case Included |
| Handedness | Left-Handed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BUS/L truly built left-handed, or is it just a right-handed model with the strings flipped?
The Gold Tone BUS/L is a purpose-built left-handed instrument — the neck is constructed and the nut is cut for left-handed playing, so the string spacing, nut slots, and overall geometry are correct. It is not simply a restrung right-handed banjo uke.
I’m a guitarist — will I be able to play the BUS/L immediately without learning new chord shapes?
Yes, that’s exactly the point of the baritone scale and DGBE tuning. The top four strings of a standard guitar are tuned D-G-B-E, so every chord shape you already know transfers directly to this instrument. Most guitarists are playing songs within the first hour.
Does the hard shell case really come included at this price?
It does. Gold Tone includes a hard shell case with the BUS/L, which is a genuinely nice inclusion at this price point. Your instrument will be protected in transit from us to you and whenever you take it on the road.
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