Gold Tone GME-4 4-String Solid Body Electric Mandolin with Gig Bag (Left-Handed)
$ 609.99
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GME-4, a double-cutaway solid body electric mandolin built for players who want real amplified grunt — from Texas Swing and hillbilly jazz to rock and roll. The alder body, dual-rail mini humbucker, and ZeroGlide nut make this a serious working instrument at a seriously approachable price. Includes a padded gig bag and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
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This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GME-4, and if you’ve been looking for a solidbody electric mandolin that actually has some teeth to it, this is the one worth knowing about. The double-cutaway alder body gives you easy access to the upper frets, and that dual-rail mini humbucker delivers thick, warm output with virtually zero feedback — a huge deal if you’re playing amplified in a loud environment. Whether you’re working through a Texas Swing set, noodling through some hillbilly jazz chord melody, or just want to plug into your guitar rig and see what happens, the GME-4 is built for exactly that kind of musical adventurousness. The vintage cream gloss finish looks fantastic on stage, and the chrome hardware gives it a clean, classic look that doesn’t scream “novelty instrument.”
The slim maple neck with integral maple fretboard is radiused for comfortable chording and single-note runs — it feels more like a guitar neck than a traditional mandolin neck, which is a real advantage for players coming from a guitar background or for anyone who finds conventional mandolin necks cramped. The 1-1/16″ ZeroGlide nut keeps tuning stable and slotting accurate, and the compensated cast metal bridge allows individual string height and intonation adjustment, so you can dial this instrument in precisely. With 20 frets, a 13-7/8″ scale length, and standard GDAE tuning, it behaves like a mandolin where it counts — it just sounds like it means business when you plug it in. At 3.4 lbs, it’s light enough to wear all night without complaint.
Every left-handed GME-4 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships — checking neck relief, adjusting the action at the nut and bridge, verifying intonation, and making sure the instrument is playing and sounding its best right out of the box. You won’t need to take it anywhere before your first gig or practice session.
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell comes with full manufacturer warranty coverage and you’re buying with complete confidence. I’m Geoff Hohwald — I’ve spent more than 45 years in the fretted instrument world, co-own Watch & Learn in Atlanta, and wrote Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method on the market. I’ve been around enough instruments over the decades to know when something is genuinely well-made for the price, and the GME-4 clears that bar comfortably. We don’t just drop-ship these instruments — each one gets attention before it leaves our hands. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans with no late fees, so you can get playing without waiting.
Gold Tone GME-4 Left-Handed Specifications
| Model | GME-4/L (Left-Handed) |
| Body Material | Solid Alder (Top, Back & Sides) |
| Finish | Cream / High Gloss |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple (Integral) |
| Frets | 20 |
| Inlay | Black Dot |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Nut | 1-1/16″ ZeroGlide |
| Scale Length | 13-7/8″ |
| Tuning | GDAE (Standard Mandolin) |
| String Gauge | .040w, .026w, .016, .011 |
| Pickup | Dual-Rail Mini Humbucker |
| Controls | Volume and Tone |
| Bridge | Compensated Cast Metal with Individual String Adjustment |
| Hardware | Chrome Plated |
| Tuners | Sealed Guitar-Style |
| Tuner Buttons | Metal |
| Pickguard | Multi-Layer |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs. |
| Includes | Padded Gig Bag |
| Handedness | Left-Handed |
| Setup | Professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really playable as a left-handed instrument, or is it just a mirrored body?
It’s a true left-handed instrument — the nut, string spacing, and controls are all configured for left-handed playing right from Gold Tone’s production. It’s not a converted right-handed model. Left-handed electric mandolins at this price point are genuinely hard to find, so the GME-4/L fills an important gap for left-handed players who want something they can plug in.
What amp should I use with the GME-4?
The dual-rail mini humbucker on the GME-4 is a standard output pickup, so it plays nicely with just about any guitar amplifier. Many players enjoy it through a small tube combo for that warm Texas Swing or Western Swing sound. If you want a cleaner, more acoustic-leaning tone, a flat-response acoustic amp or even a keyboard amp works beautifully. Because it’s a humbucker, you don’t need to worry about hum or feedback in most live settings — just dial in your tone and play.
Does it come ready to play, or will I need to take it to a shop for setup?
Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships, so the action, intonation, and neck relief are all dialed in when it arrives. Most players can unbox it, tune it up, and plug right in without any additional work needed.
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