Gold Tone BUC Baritone-Scale Banjo Ukulele with Case

If you already play guitar and have been curious about the banjo ukulele, the Gold Tone BUC Baritone-Scale Banjo Ukulele is quite possibly the most natural entry point you’ll ever find. Its 19-inch baritone scale length and DGBE tuning mirror the top four strings of a standard guitar exactly, so chord shapes and muscle memory you’ve spent years building transfer right over. That’s not a marketing angle — it’s just a genuinely smart design decision, and one of the reasons I keep recommending this instrument to guitarists who want to explore the world of banjo-uke without starting from scratch. It also works beautifully for players coming from tenor ukulele who want a little more depth and warmth in the low end. All four instruments in Gold Tone’s banjo-ukulele choir — soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone — share the same 8-inch multi-ply maple rim and pot assembly, which means the BUC gets the same well-proven foundation as its siblings. The maple neck is topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard, 20 frets, and mini-dot inlays, with a two-way adjustable truss rod that allows for precise neck relief tuning as seasons change. The ZeroGlide nut (1-3/8″ width) helps with open-string intonation, the open-gear guitar-style tuners hold pitch reliably, and the maple bridge with ebony cap keeps the tone focused and articulate. A flat-back maple plate resonator projects the sound forward with satisfying clarity, and the Remo MC Smooth head gives it a warm but bright character that sits well both in a mix and in a living room. The vintage brown satin finish is understated and handsome — this is an instrument built to be played, not just displayed. Each instrument receives a professional setup at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships to you. Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell comes with full manufacturer warranty support and you’re buying a genuine, properly imported product — not a gray-market instrument. I’ve been in this industry for over 45 years. I co-own Watch & Learn in Atlanta, I wrote Banjo Primer (still the top-rated beginner banjo method out there), and I co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, so I have a long and close working relationship with the people who build these instruments. When I put a Gold Tone banjo-uke on this site, it’s because I believe in it. We also make it easy to take the instrument home without financial stress — financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans, all with no late fees. Gold Tone BUC Baritone-Scale Banjo Ukulele Specifications Scale Length 19″ Baritone Tuning DGBE Nut Width 1-3/8″ ZeroGlide Nut Neck Material Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Frets 20 Inlay Mini Dot Truss Rod Two-Way Adjustable Tuners Open Gear Guitar-Style Tuner Buttons Metal Rim 8″ Multi-Ply Maple Head 8″ Remo MC Smooth Resonator Maple Flat Back (Plate Style) Brackets 16 Tension Hoop 8″ Flat Bar Bridge Maple with Ebony Cap Tailpiece Banjo Uke Style Binding Cream ABS Hardware Finish Chrome Plated Body Finish Vintage Brown / Satin String Gauge .035w, .036, .030, .023 Weight 3 lbs. Case Hard Shell Case Included Frequently Asked Questions Is the DGBE tuning really the same as guitar strings? Yes, exactly. DGBE matches the four highest strings on a standard guitar (strings 4 through 1) in both pitch and interval relationship. If you already know guitar chord shapes, many of them will work on the BUC right away with no adjustment. It’s genuinely one of the most guitar-friendly instruments in the banjo-uke family. What’s the difference between the BUC and the other Gold Tone banjo ukuleles? The soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone models in Gold Tone’s banjo-uke lineup all use the same 8-inch maple pot assembly — what differs is the scale length of the neck. The baritone’s 19-inch scale is the longest of the four, which gives it a slightly deeper, fuller sound and the guitar-friendly DGBE tuning. The soprano and concert models use higher ukulele tunings (GCEA). The baritone is generally the easiest transition for guitarists, while the soprano and concert feel more at home for players coming from standard uke. Does the hard shell case actually fit the instrument properly? Yes — Gold Tone includes a case specifically designed for the BUC’s baritone-scale dimensions. It’s not a generic gig bag or a one-size-fits-all soft case. A proper hard shell case at this price point is genuinely good value and one of the things that makes the BUC a complete, ready-to-travel package right out of the box. Want to know when new banjos arrive? Join our email list: Sign up here.