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The beginning player will appreciate the smooth, easy action of the tuning machines as well as the accuracy of the geared fifth-string peg. The fast playing mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard has also been upgraded to include a slightly wider nut width than other banjos in the category; giving both beginner and advanced player all the room they need to hit all the right licks! 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If you want a great low priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, this is the best buy on the market!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31208792064079,"sku":"GOODTIME-G2","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/IMG_3269.jpg?v=1573451137"},{"product_id":"tanglewood-twb18-m5-five-string-banjo-maple","title":"Tanglewood TWB18-M5 - Five String Banjo Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanglewood TWB18 M5 Union Series Banjo offers fantastic value and quality for the beginner Banjo player. The TWB18 M5 is setup to be a very easy instrument to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANGLEWOOD TWB18 M5 - FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 String Banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 tension lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple resonator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard with ABS dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple bridge with ebony tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Chrome tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\" Remo Ivory Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage machine heads with cream buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tanglewood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31660139184207,"sku":"TWB18-M5","price":579.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/TWB18-M5__32348.1525926405.1280.1280.png?v=1578294246"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj306-perfect-5-string-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ306 Perfect 6-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ306 ‘Perfect’ 6 string guitar banjo is a perfect starting point for a guitar player, offering an authentic bluegrass banjo tone, but played and tuned like a standard guitar. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclosed back mahogany resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e to deliver an authentic, punchy tone with a genuine Remo Vellum head. Geared machine heads ensure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResonator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eAluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrackets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e30 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eRemo Vellum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachineheads: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eGeared\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32618462806095,"sku":"BJ306","price":749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/BJ306.jpg?v=1601015787"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj300-perfect-5-string-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ300 Perfect 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ300 Perfect 5 string banjo is a perfect starting point for a new player, offering fantastic quality at a reasonable price. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclosed back mahogany resonator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto deliver an authentic, punchy bluegrass tone with a genuine Remo Vellum head. Geared machine heads ensure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResonator:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRim:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrackets:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e30 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHead:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemo Vellum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachineheads:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGeared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32618470867023,"sku":"BJ300","price":749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/BJ300.jpg?v=1601015997"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj400-rathbone-5-string-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ400 ‘Rathbone’ 5 string banjo combines outstanding quality with a unique and striking appearance, named after Rathbone Place, the home of Messrs Barnes and Mullins in the early 1900s. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclosed back mahogany resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to deliver an authentic, punchy bluegrass tone with a genuine Remo black banjo head. Geared machine heads ensure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. The BJ400 also features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erolled brass tone ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to improve the volume and projection of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn a break from tradition, this Rathbone model is equipped with a Humbucking pickup beneath the Remo head, the volume from which is controllable from a single knob on the side of the instrument. The output from the pickup is through a single jack socket at the base of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone Ring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRolled Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e24 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRemo Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachineheads: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eGeared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, Planetary Style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHumbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32618471784527,"sku":"BJ400E","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/BJ400E.jpg?v=1601016138"},{"product_id":"tanglewood-tw18-m4-tenor-reso-banjo","title":"Tanglewood TW18-M4 Tenor Resonator Banjo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrawing on the time honoured tradition of bespoke folk instrument manufacturing in the Southern states of America, Tanglewood Banjos are handcrafted in authentic, period designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis allows players of all abilities to find their perfect model, based on both specification and price point. Union series instruments are tailored to meet the needs of the entry level to intermediate player representing features and quality far beyond most instruments amongst their industry peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTWB 18-M4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 4 String Tenor Banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e C, G, D, A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRACKETS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRESONATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eMaple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINGERBOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Techwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRIDGE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Maple with Ebony tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTAILPIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eRemo Ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Natural Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e TWB18M4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Banjos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 810944015905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tanglewood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37763187507377,"sku":"TWB18-M4","price":599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/twb18m4.jpg?v=1608267508"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj304-perfect-4-string-tenor-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ304 \"Perfect\" 4-String Tenor Banjo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ304 ‘Perfect’ 4 string tenor banjo is a perfect starting point for a new player, offering fantastic quality at a reasonable price. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclosed back mahogany resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e to deliver an authentic, punchy tone with a genuine Remo Vellum head. Geared machine heads ensure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResonator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eAluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrackets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e30 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eRemo Vellum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachine heads: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eGeared\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecialising in all things banjo, they soon began manufacturing their own banjos as well as importing many other instruments. The original Barnes and Mullins banjos are still sought after today, with collectors seeking them out all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eSadly in 1914 at the age of 40, Albert Mullins drowned when the ‘Empress of Ireland’ sank on the St Lawrence River. He was on the home leg of a 2 year sales trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1976, Mark Barnes – son of Bowley Barnes – moved the business to Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury. Sadly in 1986, Mark Barnes died. He was greatly admired and respected by employees and customers alike who were quick to tell of his fair and generous nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1999, Bruce Perrin – a Director since 1986 – became Managing Director and moved the business from London to the current location – Grays Inn House – a modern 46000sqft warehouse and office facility in Oswestry, Shropshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBruce Perrin says “We are excited about the future and are constantly looking at ways to innovate and evolve, yet Barnes and Mullins has always endeavoured to put the customer at the top of its priority list”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40563381305521,"sku":"BJ304","price":749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/BJ304_8891f8e3-5241-42e5-8303-59ee73780d13.png?v=1629350722"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj500m-5-string-closed-back-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ500M 5-String Closed Back Banjo","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ500M Troubadour 5 String Banjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePay tribute to the heritage of Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins banjos with the Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ500M Troubadour 5 String Banjo. Named after the monthly magazine published by Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins in 1895, the BJ500M ‘Troubadour’ 5 string banjo combines outstanding quality with a unique and striking appearance. This 5 string banjo features an ‘antique’ appearance with a patterned tone ring and flange. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a stunning\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclosed back burl maple resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e, which delivers an authentic, punchy bluegrass tone that sounds as great as this banjo looks. The resonator is matched by a hard maple neck and maple laminate rim.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeared machine heads ensure \u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The BJ500M also features a \u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erolled brass tone ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to improve the volume and projection of the instrument. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you should definitely check out the BJ500M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHard Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResonator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurl Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaple Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTone Ring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRolled Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrackets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntique Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemo Renaissance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachineheads: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeared, Planetary Style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialising in all things banjo, they soon began manufacturing their own banjos as well as importing many other instruments. The original Barnes and Mullins banjos are still sought after today, with collectors seeking them out all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSadly in 1914 at the age of 40, Albert Mullins drowned when the ‘Empress of Ireland’ sank on the St Lawrence River. He was on the home leg of a 2 year sales trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1976, Mark Barnes – son of Bowley Barnes – moved the business to Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury. Sadly in 1986, Mark Barnes died. He was greatly admired and respected by employees and customers alike who were quick to tell of his fair and generous nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1999, Bruce Perrin – a Director since 1986 – became Managing Director and moved the business from London to the current location – Grays Inn House – a modern 46000sqft warehouse and office facility in Oswestry, Shropshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBruce Perrin says “We are excited about the future and are constantly looking at ways to innovate and evolve, yet Barnes and Mullins has always endeavoured to put the customer at the top of its priority list”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40563448447153,"sku":"BJ500M","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/BJ500M.png?v=1629351743"},{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-304gt-perfect-4-string-gaelic-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins 304GT \"Perfect\" 4-String Gaelic Banjo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ304GT Perfect 4 String Irish Banjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ304GT ‘Perfect’ 4 string tenor banjo is a perfect starting point for a new player, offering fantastic quality at a reasonable price. A low action and quick neck make this banjo a joy to play. It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eclosed back mahogany resonator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e to deliver an authentic, punchy tone with a genuine Remo Vellum head. Geared machine heads ensure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eimproved tuning stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eThis B\u0026amp;M Perfect Irish-Gaelic 4-string banjo features 17 frets and is commonly tuned in ‘Irish tuning’ G,D,A,E (4th to 1st). 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResonator: Burl Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Ovangkol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRim: Stained Maple Laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTone Ring: Rolled Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrackets: 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead: Remo Vellum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachineheads: Geared, Planetary Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497077244152,"sku":"BJ500BW","price":1269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/5090\/4594\/products\/bj500bw__05567.1587958114.1280.1280.jpg?v=1669687519"},{"product_id":"tanglewood-tub5-union-banjo-5-string","title":"Tanglewood TUB5 Union 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Union Series TUB5 Banjo is a stunning five-string instrument that combines timeless craftsmanship with exceptional performance. 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Renowned for its strength and smooth finish, the fingerboard enables effortless playability while standing up to the demands of regular practice and performance. Its rich, natural hue harmonizes beautifully with the vintage burst gloss finish of the banjo. This finish not only enhances the instrument’s visual appeal but also protects its surface, preserving its radiant charm over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of the Union Series TUB5 Banjo has been crafted with the musician in mind. From its visually striking design to its responsive tonal qualities, this banjo offers a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Whether you’re practicing at home, performing on stage, or recording in the studio, the TUB5 provides the reliability and versatility you need to express your musical creativity. 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