{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-perfect-5-string-banjo","title":"BARNES \u0026 MULLINS PERFECT 5-STRING BANJO","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-overview\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ''Perfect'' series of banjos were first created by Messrs Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins at the start of the 1900s and formed the very core of the early B\u0026amp;M instrument offering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a mahogany resonator and aluminium rim with a Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins Perfect banjos deliver a warm and controlled sound with a gentle and mature response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and modern closed gear machineheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell into the 21st century, original B\u0026amp;M 'Perfect' banjos still change hands for considerable sums of money amongst both antique dealers and musicians alike. The modern-day 'Perfect' banjos draw on the influence of the original instruments, paying homage to the vision and designs of our founders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I buy a 5-string banjo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis B\u0026amp;M 'Perfect' 5-string resonator banjo is the standard for bluegrass playing but is also an excellent choice for other musical styles including country, gospel, jazz, folk, classical and rock. It's the go-to style of banjo for 'Scruggs' players who use three-fingers with fingerpicks on the index and middle fingers and a thumbpick for a fast-tempo and lively style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and therefore makes for an excellent accompaniment instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58300019868031,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2282\/0917\/files\/bj300_2.jpg?v=1788005547","url":"https:\/\/edinburghmusiccentre.com\/products\/barnes-mullins-perfect-5-string-banjo","provider":"Edinburgh Music Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}