Gold Tone GME-6 Solid Body Electric Mandolin Guitar with Gig Bag
$ 629.99
The Gold Tone GME-6 is a 6-string solid body electric mando-guitar tuned EADGBE, just like a standard guitar, but on a 13-7/8″ mandolin-scale neck. A dual-rail mini humbucker delivers warm, feedback-free tone through a solid alder body, and the slim maple neck makes it immediately comfortable for guitarists who want mandolin-scale voicings without learning a new tuning. Every GME-6 is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL. Padded gig bag included.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Electric Mandolin
- Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 13-7/8"
- Pickup
- Yes
- Made In
- China
- Weight
- 4.4 lbs
The Gold Tone GME-6 is a 6-string solid body electric mando-guitar built for guitarists who want to explore mandolin-scale territory without learning a new tuning. Tuned standard EADGBE, the GME-6 puts guitar tuning on a 13-7/8″ mandolin-scale neck, which means your chord shapes and scale patterns transfer directly while giving you the tight, punchy voicings that only a short-scale instrument can produce. The double-cutaway solid alder body gives you full upper-fret access, and the dual-rail mini humbucker pickup delivers a thick, warm tone with no feedback. The cream high-gloss finish and chrome hardware give it a classic vintage look that works on any stage.
Under the hood, Gold Tone built the GME-6 right. The maple neck with its integral maple fingerboard and dot inlays is slim and fast, and the two-way adjustable truss rod means the neck can be dialed in for any playing style or climate. The 1-11/16″ ZeroGlide nut keeps open strings perfectly in tune with the fretted ones. The compensated cast metal bridge keeps intonation accurate across all six strings. Volume and tone controls let you shape your sound from warm jazz to cutting country. At 4.4 lbs., it’s light enough to wear all night. Padded gig bag included. Available in right-handed and left-handed models.
Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. The truss rod relief is checked and adjusted, the action is set at the nut and bridge to comfortable playing heights, intonation is verified, and a full playability inspection is performed.
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which means every GME-6 we sell comes with the full manufacturer’s warranty. We offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4 with options for 4 interest-free payments or 3, 6, 12, or 24 month plans with no late fees, plus Afterpay. Questions before you buy?
Gold Tone GME-6 Specifications
| Body Material | Solid Alder (Top, Back & Sides) |
| Finish | Cream / High Gloss |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple (Integral) |
| Frets | 20 |
| Inlay | Dot |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Nut | 1-11/16″ ZeroGlide |
| Scale Length | 13-7/8″ |
| Tuners | Sealed Guitar-Style |
| Tuner Buttons | Metal |
| Pickup | Dual-Rail Mini Humbucker |
| Controls | Volume and Tone |
| Bridge | Compensated Metal |
| Hardware | Chrome Plated |
| String Gauge | .052w, .042w, .032w, .020w, .013, .010 |
| Tuning | EADGBE |
| Strings | 6 |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs. |
| Gig Bag | Padded, Included |
| Setup Location | Titusville, FL, USA (Gold Tone) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mando-guitar and how is the GME-6 tuned?
A mando-guitar is a 6-string instrument tuned like a standard guitar (EADGBE) but built on a mandolin-scale neck (13-7/8″). If you already play guitar, your chord shapes and scale patterns transfer directly. The shorter scale length gives you tighter string spacing and a punchier, more percussive sound than a full-size guitar. The GME-6 is not tuned like a mandolin (GDAE). If you want a 4-string electric mandolin with standard mandolin tuning, look at the Gold Tone GME-4.
Can a guitarist pick up the GME-6 without learning new chord shapes?
Yes. The GME-6 is tuned EADGBE, exactly like a guitar. Your chords, scales, and picking patterns all transfer directly. The main adjustment is the shorter scale length and tighter string spacing, which most players adapt to within a few minutes of playing.
What styles of music is the GME-6 best suited for?
The GME-6 works across a wide range of styles. The humbucker pickup gives you a warm, full tone that sits naturally in a country, Western swing, jazz, blues, or rock context. The tone control lets you dial back the highs for a rounder sound or open it up for more articulate picking clarity. Players use mando-guitars for everything from Texas Swing to classic rock.
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