Round neck, metal steel body, vintage 12 fret neck to body joint, Paul Beard cone designed for metal bodies, mahogany neck and chrome finish. Steel body, Rosewood fretboard, vintage binding, 3.1235″ body thickness, classic tone.

The GRE was reviewed in Frets Magazine and was the recommended steel body guitar to own in its price range. It is professionally setup at the Gold Tone shop for optimum playability ideal for conventional playing or bottleneck slide playing. The coverplate also features a removable palm rest for quick and easy saddle adjustments.

5-String Baritone Banjo (ML-1 Missing Link) Strings: .018w .040w .030w .022w .018w

Gold Tone BSL BANJO STRINGS – LIGHT

5-String Banjo: .009 .022w .013 .011 .009

5-String Banjo Medium: .011 .024w .016 .013 .011

A true backpacker weighing in at only 2 lbs., the Plucky can be tuned in C or D. The neck width is similar to a full-size banjo for ease of fingering. It has low string action and plenty of volume. It’s perfect for the very young child, on the trail, or cuddling up with on the couch. Set up perfectly at the Gold Tone Factory just like “the big boys.” Includes gigbag.

The BG is a professional banjo and a pint size version of the Gold Tone BG-250F. Many pros have used these in bluegrass performances to the delight of the audience. A rolled brass tone ring gives plenty of punch. The ultimate bluegrass banjo for kids!

The CC-Banjitar is an economy model that will surprise you with it’s professional tone. Features a rolled brass tone ring and frosted banjo head that provides a bright and punchy tone.

The GT-500 6 string for guitar players is traditionally styled with a maple rim, maple resonator, maple neck and a rosewood radiused fingerboard. The unique Gold Tone SMP pick-up accenuates the bass notes and provides piercing banjo-style treble. This model has excellent acoustic volume and good sustain.

Following the success of the Gold Tone banjitar line, many requests were made for an on-stage solid body 6-string banjo. The ES banjitar has extremely fast response as compared to a regular electric. Hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides are accomplished with incredible speed. Even unplugged, the ES has excellent tone because of the hollowed out sound chamber.

Due to the enormous popularity of the original GT-500 Banjitar, the GT-750 was designed for optimal volume and tone. After numerous tone ring experimentations, a unique bell brass ring with a special lip was designed and chosen for its best sound. This provides more acoustic volume and excellent sustain for a six string banjo.

Every 5-string player needs a Dojo. Incredible sustain and pleasing tone make Dojos great alternative instruments. These instruments are similar in sound to resonator guitars, but have banjo tuning. For additional sound styles, try using a slide. Dojos are a lot lighter than banjos and also make great practice instruments.

The Gold Tone EBM-5 is a unique F-style 5-string electric banjo that looks as good as it sounds. The EBM-5, like a normal banjo, has an extremely fast response allowing hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides to be accomplished with incredible ease. Even unplugged, this electric banjo has an excellent banjo tone due to the hollow sound chamber within the body. The two-tone tobacco sunburst is pleasantly set off by the gold hardware. It has easy to reach control knobs for quick tone and volume changes. This model features a dual pickup design with a hidden humbucking pickup under head and a single coil pickup at neck position. Other features include a mahogany “F-style” body, ebony fingerboard with snowflake inlays, an 8″ banjo head and tone ring, and a Straightline tailpiece. Whether you are new to the banjo or want to add a new sound to your existing arsenal, the EBM-5 may be just what you are looking for!

A new sound for bass players, the BB-400+ has an uncanny resemblance to the tone of an upright acoustic bass with our special sliding magnetic pickup. It is especially suited to play slap bass techniques. Bass players are amazed at this new tone. A slim maple neck and a 14″ maple body makes the Banjo Bass a comfortable instrument to play. Features include sliding magnetic pickup, a 14” Renaissance head with thumb guide, radiused fingerboard, stainless-steel tailpiece, bone nut, and high-quality tuning machines. Whether you are new to the bass guitar or are looking for a new sound to add to your arsenal, the BB-400+ may just be what you are looking for. Includes Hardshell Case

Back in the 1950's when lap steels were in their hay day, the Oauh Tonemaster was the lap steel of choice among professionals. The Gold Tone Lap Steel is a vintage replica of this famous instrument. The pick up and hardware are identical. A custom TKL hardshell case is even available!

The new Baritone Banjo Uke (BUB) is an affordable alternative to the Gold Tone Banjolele series now available in a baritone scale length. Tuned DGBE, this model features a maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, geared tuners, a single adjustable coordinator rod, and plate-style resonator. Includes hard shell case.

The Banjolele Deluxe is a replica of one of the most famous banjo ukes ever made. A one-piece flange and 10” resonator creates excellent volume and tone. Our Banjolele openback model features the same specifications as the Banjolele Deluxe model, but does not include the resonator or one- piece flange. These professional grade instruments lend themselves to the banjo uke techniques made famous by George Formby.

The Banjolele Deluxe is a replica of one of the most famous banjo ukes ever made. A one-piece flange and 10” resonator creates excellent volume and tone. Our Banjolele openback model features the same specifications as the Banjolele Deluxe model, but does not include the resonator or one- piece flange. These professional grade instruments lend themselves to the banjo uke techniques made famous by George Formby.