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

If you play ukulele left-handed and have been searching for something with a bit more depth and authority than a standard uke, the Gold Tone BUT/L Baritone Banjo Ukulele is worth your serious attention — and yes, this is the left-handed version. The baritone scale of 19 inches and DGBE tuning mirror the top four strings of a guitar, which makes this an incredibly natural transition instrument for left-handed guitarists curious about the banjo-uke world. It sits at the bottom of Gold Tone’s four-model banjo ukulele choir — soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone — all sharing the same 8-inch maple-rimmed pot assembly, with the difference being entirely in the neck scale length. The result here is a warm, resonant voice that still snaps with that classic banjo brightness whenever you want it.

Construction quality on this instrument punches well above its price point. The maple neck carries a bound rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and mini dot inlays, and a two-way adjustable truss rod gives you long-term playability stability — something you rarely see at this price. The ZeroGlide nut at 1-3/8″ width keeps open strings in tune with fretted notes far better than a standard bone or plastic nut, and the open-gear guitar-style tuners hold pitch reliably. The 8-inch multi-ply maple rim pairs with a flat-back maple resonator to push the sound forward, and the Remo MC Smooth head responds well from day one without needing weeks of break-in. Chrome hardware, cream ABS binding, and a vintage brown satin finish round out an instrument that looks and feels like it costs considerably more than it does.

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

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

We are 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 commitment to making sure you’re happy with what you receive. I’ve been in this industry for over 45 years — I co-founded Watch & Learn in Atlanta in the 1980s and wrote Banjo Primer, which has been the top-rated beginner banjo method for decades. I co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, and I know these instruments the way a luthier knows wood grain. When I put a Gold Tone product on this site, it’s because I believe in it. We offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, and 24-month plans — all with no late fees — so you can bring this instrument home without stress.

Gold Tone BUT/L Baritone Banjo Ukulele Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DGBE tuning on the baritone scale a good fit for guitar players?

DGBE tuning matches the top four strings of a standard guitar exactly, so any chord shapes or scales you already know on guitar translate directly to this instrument without relearning anything. For left-handed guitarists who want to explore the banjo-uke sound, the BUT/L lets you jump in immediately with your existing musical vocabulary — just on a much lighter, more portable instrument with a distinctly different voice.

How does the baritone banjo ukulele differ from the tenor banjo ukulele in Gold Tone’s lineup?

The main difference is scale length and tuning. The tenor model uses a shorter scale and is typically tuned GCEA like a standard ukulele, which gives it that classic bright, high uke sound. The baritone’s 19-inch scale and DGBE tuning produce a noticeably deeper, fuller tone with more bass response — closer to a guitar in character but with all the attack and snap of a banjo head. Both share the same 8-inch pot assembly, so the physical size is nearly identical; it’s the neck and tuning where the personalities diverge.

Does the hard shell case fit securely with this being the left-handed model?

Yes — the case is designed around the 8-inch pot assembly and overall instrument dimensions, which are identical between the left-handed and right-handed versions. The neck and headstock orientation inside the case may differ slightly in fit, but the instrument is fully protected. Gold Tone includes this case specifically for the BUT series, and it’s a proper hard shell case, not a gig bag.

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