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SKUBJ350G
Barnes & Mullins Albert 5-String Banjo Open Back
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Original price
£305.00
Original price
£305.00
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Original price
£305.00
Original price
£305.00
Current price
£289.00
£289.00
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£289.00
Current price
£289.00
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Out of stock
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The ''Albert'' open back 5-String Banjo from Barnes & Mullins is an authentic 'old-time' banjo. Unlike more commonly used 'bluegrass' banjos, open back models produce a noticeably quieter sound than their resonator-equipped, louder siblings.
Who is this banjo for?
This B&M ‘Albert’ 5-string open back banjo is – like all open back banjos – a great choice for ‘Clawhammer’ players. Clawhammer playing employs a percussive technique where the index or middle fingers are used to strike the strings rather than finger picks – with the hand in a ‘claw’ shape.
This technique naturally produces a softer sound that is complimented perfectly by an open back instrument as it is quieter and more subdued tonally as some of the sound escapes through the back towards the player.
Common 5-string banjo tunings
G, D, G, B, D -Open G G, C, G, B, D -C Tuning / Drop C
BODY & CONSTRUCTION
STYLE:5-String Open Back HEAD:Remo Weatherking® BRACKET QTY:18 RIM:Walnut BRIDGE:Maple with Ovengkol Tip COORDINATOR RODS:2 HARDWARE:Chrome TAILPIECE:Chrome ARMREST:Chrome
NECK
NECK:Mahogany FINGERBOARD:Ovengkol FRETS:22 INLAYS:Mother of Pearl Patterned
Standard Delivery for Small Parts & Accessories + Vinyl Records (2-3 Day) - £3.50
Standard Delivery for Small/Medium Items (3-5 Working Day) - £4.99
Standard Guitar & Amp Delivery (3-5 Working Day) - £9.99
Express Small/Medium Item Delivery (Next Working Day) - £9.99
Express Instrument & Amp Delivery (Next Working Day) - £14.99
Setup & Ship Service - £25.00 Professional setup service worth over £50! Lead times typically +2 days for this service.
There will be a small surcharge for parts of Scottish Highlands/Isles & Ireland, we will be in touch after you place your order. Or you ask us for a quote prior to ordering.
Dispatch Times
We aim to dispatch all orders SAME DAY WORKING DAY, if you place your order before 1PM. If your guitar requires setup work before shipping, please allow 1-2 days lead time.
International Shipping
Europe - Please contact us for a quote
USA Guitar Shipping £150-195 via UPS - (Please contact us for a quote) USA Pedal Shipping £45 via UPS - (Please contact us for a quote)
Rest of World - Please contact us for a quote
Online Orders – 14-Day Returns (Distance Selling Regulations) Customers who make a purchase online or via distance selling are entitled to return an item within 14 days of receipt, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Items must be in unused condition and returned with all original packaging and documentation.
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method once the item has been inspected and confirmed to be in resalable condition.
Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty or supplied in error.
In-Store Purchases Items purchased in-store are not eligible for a refund. However, we do offer exchange or a store credit (gift card) for in-store purchases returned within 14 days, provided they are in their original condition with proof of purchase.
Exclusions Please note that custom orders, modified items, B-stock, clearance items, and goods obtained through part exchange are non-refundable, unless faulty.
Partial Refunds There are certain situations where only partial refunds may be granted, at our discretion. These include, but are not limited to:
Guitars returned with protective plastic film removed from pickguards or pickups.
Items showing signs of use or handling.
Missing or damaged original packaging, tags, or accessories.
All returns are inspected upon receipt. If a return does not meet the conditions above, we reserve the right to refuse it or issue a partial refund.
Founded in 2017 as a physical store, we pivoted to e-commerce during the pandemic. Serving customers throughout the UK, we maintain our traditional storefront while thriving in the online space. A guitar store created by and for guitar enthusiasts.
