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Your cart is empty.Combining quality ukulele craftsmanship With a banjo body, the Banjolele deluxe achieves more volume while keeping that distinctive uke sound. This closed-back model is an affordable alternative for uke players desiring loud volume and the banjo uke tone. with its 8” rim and tone ring, this model projects very well Ideal for solo and group performing. A one-piece flange and resonator creates excellent volume and tone and is a great alternative instrument for uke players as it produces superior volume to its open back predecessor. The newly added geared tuners are a significant upgrade to the vintage-style friction pegs and provide smooth tuning ratio. This model, along with its vintage appeal, is perfect for the uke player searing for a unique sound.
Peter V Owens
2025-09-06 20:13:41
I have an open-back Deering, a fine instrument, but wanted a brighter tone which the resonator on this Gold Tone provides. I play in a 40-person uke band with a harmonica around my neck, and the Gold Tone plays nicely with the harp, and can be heard above the sweet tones of the big uke contingent, just enough to add some flavoring. I'd say the Deering is a touch more forgiving to play, but both a little pricy for a beginner experimenting with the banjo sound. Some people find the banjo sound a bit harsh and overly loud. It takes a while to find its softer edges. By then the higher quality instruments provide a richer, deeper sound. Both Gold Tone and Deering banjoleles are well worth the extra money but it's taken me time to discover their nuances.
Avery
2025-08-04 16:48:27
these instruments /can/ be pricey... but this is one of the cases where you get what you pay for. this was my second ukulele and I wanted to get something that was just a tad bit different than the rest; so I settled on the idea of getting a banjolele. after doing a lot of research and figuring out everything that there is that makes an instrument most ideal, I found out that it was the item description for the BUS-DLX.
sedrionair
2025-06-14 15:15:14
poor quality. i don't recommend.
GP
2025-06-13 21:07:53
Great banjo sound in a uke tuning. Perfect for a whole range of music. I LOVE it!
Customer
2025-06-10 12:14:45
I ordered it on a sunday afternoon. It arrived in perfect condition on Wednesday aft. Nice bright sound. I need to find a case for it. Overall very happy.
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2025-01-17 16:06:34
A wonderful instrument, well built, holds the tune, has a great sound... love it! Actually one would/could say it has a huge voice, truly a delight.
Lenora Strevels
2024-12-19 17:54:23
IT IS A BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT. I LOVE THE SOUND AND IT IS SO EASY TO PLAY.
BanjoGuy
2024-12-16 16:29:38
I purchased this Banjolele DLX based on a sentence in Goldtone's site which says "It's design incorporates an arched top which lends itself to the playing style of George Formby". More about George below. The set-up upon receipt was EXCELLENT either done by Goldtone, the distributor or the retailer. Head was properly tensioned, string height was perfect, bridge in proper position, and neck angle was correct. The physical condition was also excellent in that there were no scratches, chips, dings, etc. One of the few of my many instruments that could be taken right out of the case and played and enjoyed without tearing it apart.Some other reviews indicated the tuners would slip and the banjolele could not be kept in tune. This referred to an older design when Goldtone used vintage 'friction' type tuners. These have now been replaced with geared tuners so this is not a problem anymore. Some web retailers are still using an older picture of the Banjolele which shows the old friction tuners (which stick straight out of the back of the neck). Check with your retailer to insure you will be getting the new planetary geared tuners which stick out of the sides of the neck (as shown on the Goldtone site).Having played guitar for 40 years and now suffering from arthritus and not being able to make chords on my various 6 strings, I was looking for another stringed instrument to enjoy at my reduced level. I jumped on You Tube looking for sound samples of various ukuleles. I stumbled upon this guy named George Formby who was an English actor/comedian/vocalist/musician in the 30's and 40's playing a banjolele.After hearing the sounds he got out of a banjolele versus what he got out of a uke, I decided to give it a try. Vintage Gibson & Ludwig banjoleles are out of reach of the average working guy, but Goldtone cloned some of the best features and maintain a reasonable price.The sound is quite different from a tenor or plectrum banjo. A little more plunky. The Goldtone is loud, but you can remove the flange and resonator to make it an open back model if you prefer something less punchy.If you play guitar, you use the same chord fingerings on the top four strings (guitar DGBE is banjolele GCEA) but the chord name changes, still a very easy conversion.To see if you want to join the club, get on you tube and search George Formby Sergeant Major, listen to the banjo solo at about 1:10. Click on other suggestions where he's holding a banjolele.There are plenty of Formby tutorials on You Tube. Type in Formby Split Stroke which will take you to a host ofbanjolele lessons. This is his signiature strum. (followed by the "triple stroke" and the "fan stroke").Good luck and good strumming.
ajritchie
2024-11-28 16:27:37
A-1 quality. It's the first time I've played one, I'm a Jazz Guitarist, and I must say its surprisingly loud. I'm now learning 'When I'm Cleaning Windows' (George Formby). Lots of fun.
John S
2024-11-25 18:20:40
Well made and delightful to hold. Has a heavy feel to it. Now i must learn to play it. Would look good on the wall if i can't play it!
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