Description

The Gold Tone BUC is a concert-scale banjo ukulele, part of Gold Tone's Banjo-Uke series. It features an 8-inch maple rim with multi-ply construction, paired with a maple neck and a bound rosewood fingerboard. This model is equipped with 18 frets and a ZeroGlide nut with a 1.38-inch width for comfortable playability. Its 15.5-inch scale length and GCEA tuning make it an accessible choice for ukulele players seeking a banjo-like tone.

The instrument is fitted with a Remo Weatherking head, chrome-plated hardware, and an adjustable maple bridge with an ebony cap. The satin vintage brown finish complements its classic look, and it includes an 8-inch flat bar tension hoop and a maple flat-back resonator for added projection. The tuners are open gear, guitar-style for stable tuning.

Weighing in at 2.8 lbs., the BUC includes a hard shell case, making it convenient for transport and storage. All instruments are set up in Titusville, FL, USA, ensuring quality and attention to detail.

Features

  • 8" maple rim with multi-ply construction
  • Concert scale length of 15.5 inches
  • Includes a hard shell case

Specs

  • Body Shape: Banjo
  • Body Width: 8
  • Construction Type: Multi-Ply
  • Fret Count: 18
  • Nut Width: 1.38
  • Scale Length: 15.5
  • Size: Concert
  • String Count: 4
  • Tuners: Open Gear, Guitar-Style
  • Weight: 2.8

Materials

  • Body Back: Maple Rim with Multi-Ply Construction
  • Body Sides: Maple Rim with Multi-Ply Construction
  • Body Top: Remo Weatherking Head
  • Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Finish: Satin Vintage Brown
  • Neck: Maple
  • Nut: Zeroglide (Plastic/Composite)
  • Strings: .027, .038, .028, .022 (GCEA Tuning)

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