{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-rathbone-5-string-banjo","title":"BARNES \u0026 MULLINS RATHBONE 5-STRING BANJO","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-overview\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins 'Rathbone' banjo is a handsome 5-string banjo named after Rathbone Place, the London home of Messrs Barnes and Mullins in the early 1900s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a mahogany resonator and mahogany rim with a black Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, this Rathbone banjo combines a stylish modern aesthetic with a traditional rich, warm sound and smooth response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rathbone is complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and traditional planetary machineheads.\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 Rathbone 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":58300012593535,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2282\/0917\/files\/bj400-front-2026-m.jpg?v=1788005024","url":"https:\/\/edinburghmusiccentre.com\/products\/barnes-mullins-rathbone-5-string-banjo","provider":"Edinburgh Music Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}