Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar Deluxe with Case

If you’re a guitarist who has ever been curious about the banjo — or a banjo player who wants to branch out without relearning chord shapes — the Gold Tone GT-750 Banjitar Deluxe is one of the most thoughtfully engineered instruments I’ve come across in my 45-plus years in this business. What separates it from the crowd, and from Gold Tone’s own GT-500, is the 20-hole flat-top bell brass tone ring. Bell brass is a specific alloy chosen specifically for its chime-y, sustained quality, and in this application it delivers greater volume and a more tightly focused tone than a standard tone ring. The result is something that genuinely sounds like a banjo — bright, cutting, with real ring — while remaining completely natural to play for any guitarist already comfortable with standard EADGBE tuning and a 25-1/2″ scale length.

The construction throughout the GT-750 reflects real attention to detail. The 13″ curly maple resonator is fully bound in white ABS, giving the instrument a refined, professional look that matches its sound. The hard rock maple neck carries a two-way adjustable truss rod, a radiused rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets and elegant snowflake inlays, sealed guitar-style tuners, and a 1-11/16″ ZeroGlide nut — a practical detail that improves open-string intonation noticeably. The 11″ multi-ply maple rim, dual 11″ coordinator rods, notched tension hoop, and Remo Hydrodynamic Clear head round out a package that is built for real-world use. And the included Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic Pickup with volume control means you can plug directly into an amp or PA without any additional gear — a serious advantage if you’re playing out. A hard case is included.

Every GT-750 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every GT-750 we sell comes with the full manufacturer warranty and is a genuine, current-production instrument — not a gray-market or second-hand piece. I’ve been selling and teaching banjo since the 1980s, when my co-ownership of Watch & Learn in Atlanta made us Deering Banjo’s number one dealer in the country. I wrote Banjo Primer — still the top-rated beginner banjo method — and co-designed the Gold Tone OB-Standard. When I recommend an instrument, it’s because I know it inside and out, not because of a margin. If you have questions before you buy, reach out — I’m happy to talk banjo. And if the $1,299.99 price is a consideration, we offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans, all with no late fees, so you can get playing without waiting.

Gold Tone GT-750 Specifications

Model	GT-750 Banjitar Deluxe
Tuning	EADGBE (Standard Guitar)
Scale Length	25-1/2″
Nut Width	1-11/16″ ZeroGlide Nut
Neck Material	Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard	Radiused Rosewood
Frets	21
Inlay	Snowflake
Truss Rod	Two-Way Adjustable
Tuners	Sealed Guitar-Style
Headstock Buttons	B-Style
Tone Ring	11″ Flat Top – 20 Hole – Bell Brass
Rim	11″ Multi-Ply Maple
Head	11″ Remo Hydrodynamic 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″
Hardware Finish	Chrome Plated
Body Finish	Natural / High Gloss
Armrest	Fits All GT Engraved
Pickup	Gold Tone SMP Sliding Magnetic with Volume Control
String Gauge	.052w, .042w, .032w, .020w, .013, .010
Weight	11.5 lbs.
Case	Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know how to play banjo to learn the GT-750?

Not at all — that’s honestly one of the best things about the banjitar concept. The GT-750 is tuned and strung exactly like a standard six-string guitar (EADGBE), so if you already play guitar, every chord shape and scale pattern you know works immediately. You get the visual and sonic character of a banjo without any relearning curve. Conversely, if you’re a banjo player who wants to write or record in a different register, the GT-750 gives you that without requiring you to become a guitarist from scratch — the instrument responds well to fingerpicking styles, and the bell brass tone ring means it sounds unmistakably like a banjo through a mix.

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

Tone ring material makes a real difference in how a banjo projects and sustains. Bell brass — the same alloy used in quality brass instruments — has a density and resonance profile that produces a chime-y, ringing quality with noticeably longer sustain than standard brass or cast pot metal rings. On the GT-750 specifically, the 20-hole flat-top design also helps focus the tone rather than spreading it diffusely, which translates to more cut on stage and more definition on a recording. It’s one of the key reasons the GT-750 justifies its step up from the GT-500, and it’s something you hear immediately when you compare the two side by side.

Is the included SMP pickup good enough for live performance?

Yes — the Gold Tone SMP (Sliding Magnetic Pickup) is a genuine magnetic pickup, not a cheap piezo, and it slides into the head without any permanent modification to the instrument. The onboard volume control lets you manage your level without reaching for the amp, and the output is clean and strong enough to run directly into a PA or amp. It won’t replace a studio-grade pickup in a critical recording situation, but for live performance, open mics, or rehearsals, it is absolutely gig-worthy. Many players use the GT-750 with the SMP as their primary live setup without ever feeling the need to upgrade.

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