Description
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.
Offering excellent sound & great looks to match.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Style: 5-String Open Back
Neck: Mahogany
Bridge: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
Fingerboard: Ovangkol
Rim: Walnut
Brackets: 18
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Patterned
Coordinator Rods: 2
Hardware: Chrome
Tailpiece: Chrome
Armrest: Chrome
Nut Width: 31mm
Scale Length: 670mm
Head: Remo Vellum
Machineheads: Planetary
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 include:
G, D, G, B, D – Open G
G, C, G, B, D – C Tuning / Drop C
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