Gold Tone GT-750/L Banjitar Deluxe Left-Handed with Case

If you’ve been playing guitar your whole life and the banjo bug has finally bitten you, the Gold Tone GT-750/L Banjitar Deluxe might be the most satisfying bridge between those two worlds — and this is the left-handed version, built specifically for southpaw players. What separates the GT-750 from Gold Tone’s already-capable GT-500 is that stunning 20-hole flat-top bell brass tone ring. Bell brass has a naturally chime-y, musical quality that gives the GT-750 a tone that rings long and clear, with more focused projection than you typically get from a banjitar at any price point. Tune it EADGBE just like a guitar, play every chord and lick you already know, and let the banjo head and resonator do the rest — the result is genuinely addictive.

The construction here reflects real craft. The neck is hard rock maple with a fully bound rosewood fingerboard that’s been radiused for comfortable guitar-style playing across all 21 frets. Snowflake inlays mark the positions, the nut is a ZeroGlide at 1-11/16″ — a smart choice that essentially gives you an open-string action improvement without changing setup — and the sealed guitar-style tuners keep things stable and familiar. The 13″ curly maple resonator is fully bound and finished in a natural high gloss that shows the figure beautifully. Gold Tone also includes their SMP Sliding Magnetic Pickup with an onboard volume control, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA and deliver that banjo character at stage volume without fighting a clip-on mic. A hard case ships in the box. For a left-handed player who wants a truly premium banjitar, this is the one I’d point you toward.

Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. They check and adjust the neck relief via the two-way truss rod, optimize the head tension, set string action at the nut and bridge for clean playability up and down the neck, and make sure the SMP pickup is properly seated and functioning. You won’t need to take it anywhere when it arrives — it’s ready to play.

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’ve been working with banjos — teaching, writing, and selling them — for over 45 years. I co-wrote Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method, and co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, so when I put a Gold Tone instrument on our shelves, it’s because I genuinely believe in it. We keep financing accessible for everyone: PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans are all available with no late fees, so you can get the instrument you actually want without compromising.

Gold Tone GT-750/L Specifications

Model	GT-750/L (Left-Handed)
Headstock Buttons	B-Style
Nut	1-11/16″ ZeroGlide Nut
Tuners	Sealed Guitar-Style
Neck Material	Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard	Radiused Rosewood
Frets	21
Inlay	Snowflake
Truss Rod	Two-Way Adjustable
Tone Ring	11″ Flat Top — 20-Hole Bell Brass
Rim	11″ Multi-Ply Maple
Head	11″ Remo HC Clear
Resonator	13″ Curly Maple, Fully Bound
Binding	White ABS
Bridge	Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece	Straightline
Tension Hoop	11″ Notched
Coordinator Rods	Dual 11″
Armrest	Fits All GT Engraved
Hardware Finish	Chrome Plated
Body Finish	Natural / High Gloss
Pickup	Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic with Volume Control
Scale Length	25-1/2″
Tuning	EADGBE (Standard Guitar)
String Gauge	.052w, .042w, .032w, .020w, .013, .010
Weight	11.5 lbs.
Case	Included
Optional Bag	HPB
Handedness	Left-Handed

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know how to play banjo to get started on the GT-750/L?

Not at all — that’s really the beauty of a banjitar. The GT-750/L is tuned and played exactly like a standard six-string guitar: EADGBE, same chord shapes, same scales, same muscle memory. If you’re a guitarist who wants that banjo sound without learning an entirely new instrument, this is built for you. And because it’s the left-handed model, southpaw players get the same premium experience without having to compromise on a modified or flipped right-handed instrument.

What does the bell brass tone ring actually do differently compared to a standard tone ring?

Bell brass is an alloy with a higher copper content than the more common pot metal or even standard brass, and it tends to produce a warmer, more musical ring with a longer sustain. On the GT-750, the 20-hole flat-top configuration focuses that sound and increases volume projection noticeably compared to ringless banjitars or those with simpler hardware. The result is a tone that cuts through in a mix — bright and chimey on top, with body underneath — which is exactly what you want if you’re playing with other instruments or plugging into the SMP pickup for amplified performance.

Is the included SMP pickup good enough for live performance?

Yes, and I’ve seen it hold up well in real playing situations. The Gold Tone SMP (Sliding Magnetic Pickup) mounts cleanly to the head and doesn’t require any permanent modification to the instrument. The onboard volume control lets you make quick adjustments between songs, and the magnetic pickup design captures the string vibration directly, giving you a consistent, feedback-resistant signal that works well with both guitar amps and PA systems. It won’t replace a high-end boutique pickup rig, but for most gigging situations — open mics, small venues, jams — it absolutely gets the job done.

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