The four members of the Gold Tone banjo-ukulele choir (soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone) all utilize the same eight-inch maple-rimmed pot assembly and differ only in the scale lengths of their necks. All models feature Remo Weather King heads, maple necks with bound fingerboards, geared guitar-style tuners, and plate-style resonators.
The Gold Tone BUS/L is the left-handed version of the baritone-scale banjo ukulele, tuned DGBE like the top four strings of a guitar so guitarists and ukulele players alike feel right at home. It features an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim, rosewood fingerboard, and a 19-inch baritone scale length that delivers a warm, full voice with satisfying low-end resonance. Every BUS/L ships with a hard shell case and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone BUT brings the distinctive snap and sparkle of a banjo to the baritone ukulele's rich, low-register DGBE tuning — making it a natural choice for guitarists who want to cross over into the ukulele world without relearning chord shapes. Built on an 8-inch multi-ply maple rim with a Remo Weather King head, rosewood fingerboard, and geared open-gear tuners, it punches well above its $499.99 price point. A hard shell case is included, and every BUT is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone BUT baritone-scale banjo ukulele — a beautifully voiced instrument tuned DGBE on a 19-inch scale, giving it that rich, full low-end resonance that sets the baritone apart from the rest of the family. Built on Gold Tone's proven 8-inch maple-rimmed pot with a Remo Weather King head and a flat-back maple resonator, it delivers that crisp, punchy banjo-uke tone with surprising depth and projection. A hard shell case is included, and it ships to you professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CC-Plectrum is a beautifully appointed left-handed plectrum banjo that bridges the world between tenor and five-string playing, making it equally at home in jazz, pop, and Celtic settings. Built on an 11" multi-ply maple rim with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring and a removable resonator, it delivers a full, articulate voice at a price that punches well above its weight. Every CC-Plectrum/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CC-Plectrum is a beautifully built 22-fret, four-string plectrum banjo that sits right in the sweet spot between tenor and five-string — ideal for jazz, Celtic, pop, and beyond. It ships with a gig bag and features a removable resonator so you can play it open-back or closed depending on the setting. Every CC-Plectrum receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you.
The Gold Tone CC-Tenor is a 19-fret tenor banjo built for players who want quality construction, great tone, and versatility — whether you're playing Dixieland jazz, Celtic tunes, or just strumming for fun. It features a removable resonator, rolled brass flat bar tone ring, and a natural high-gloss maple neck, all at a price that's genuinely accessible. Every CC-Tenor we ship has been professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL so it plays its best right out of the box.
The Gold Tone CC-Tenor/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's beloved Cripple Creek tenor banjo — a 19-fret, removable-resonator instrument perfectly suited to Dixieland jazz, Celtic music, or casual strumming. Built with a rolled brass flat-bar tone ring, maple rim, and rosewood fingerboard, it delivers a clear, punchy tone at a price that welcomes newcomers and satisfies seasoned players alike. Every CC-Tenor/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone CEB-4 is a one-of-a-kind cello banjo developed in collaboration with string virtuoso Marcy Marxer, bringing back a nearly forgotten voice from the early twentieth century banjo orchestra era. Tuned in fifths (CGDA) on a 14-inch pot with a rolled brass flat bar tone ring, it delivers deep, punchy low-end that works beautifully in any genre. Mandolin, mandola, viola, and cello players will feel right at home within minutes — and it ships with a hard case included.
The Gold Tone CEB-4/L is the left-handed version of Marcy Marxer's signature cello banjo — a beautifully voiced instrument tuned in fifths (CGDA) that brings the warmth of a forgotten era back to modern players. Its 14-inch rolled brass flat bar tone ring, ebony fingerboard, and high-tension nylon strings deliver punchy, articulate low-register tone that works equally well for lead playing and accompaniment. Comes with a case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone GME-4 is a double-cutaway solid body electric mandolin built for players who want mandolin voice with serious electric punch — perfect for Texas Swing, hillbilly jazz, rockabilly, or anywhere feedback-free amplified tone matters. A dual-rail mini humbucker, compensated metal bridge, and slim maple neck make this a genuinely versatile working instrument. It ships with a padded gig bag and arrives professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida.
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.