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Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo
Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo

Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo

Product code: BJ500BW
RRP $1,699.00
$1,425.00
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1 Year Warranty
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Highlights

  • Unique and striking burl walnut resonator
  • Closed back for authentic bluegrass tone
  • Genuine Remo Vellum head for clear sound
  • Low action and quick neck for easy playability
  • Geared machine heads for stable tuning
  • Rolled brass tone ring enhances volume and projection
  • 24 chrome brackets for durability and style
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Description

Named after the tragic ‘Empress of Ireland’ ocean liner, the Barnes & Mullins BJ500BW ‘Empress’ 5 string banjo combines outstanding quality with a unique and striking appearance. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a closed back burl walnut resonator to deliver an authentic, punchy bluegrass tone with a genuine Remo Vellum head. Geared machine heads ensure improved tuning stability. The BJ500BW also features a rolled brass tone ring to improve the volume and projection of the instrument.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Neck: Walnut
  • Resonator: Burl Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Rim: Stained Maple Laminate
  • Tone Ring: Rolled Brass
  • Brackets: 24
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Head: Remo Vellum
  • Machineheads: Geared, Planetary Style

Please Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

Colour
Remo Vellum
Warranty
1 Year
Fretboard
Other
Back & Sides
Burl Walnut
Guitar body type
Travel
Model
Empress 5-String Banjo
Acoustic Guitar Pickup
No
Series
Empress
Number of strings
5-string
Guitar top
Remo Vellum
Guitar type
Banjo
Left or Right?
Right

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