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Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo

Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo

Named after the tragic ā€˜Empress of Ireland’ ocean liner, the Barnes & Mullins BJ500BW ā€˜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.

$349.04

Original: $997.26

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Barnes & Mullins Empress 5-String Banjo—

$997.26

$349.04

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Named after the tragic ā€˜Empress of Ireland’ ocean liner, the Barnes & Mullins BJ500BW ā€˜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.