This is the Barnes & Mullins BJ400E Rathbone Acoustic/Electric 5 String Banjo
Established in London in the early 1900s, Barnes & Mullins went on to become one of the most respected names associated with high quality banjos. Today, Barnes & Mullins celebrate their history with a range of high quality banjos, developed with painstaking attention to detail just as they were more than 100 years ago. With the utmost respect for tradition along with the adoption of modern manufacturing techniques, Barnes & Mullins offer musicians of all levels an incredible range of instruments to inspire and enjoy.
The BJ400E Rathbone is named after London street Rathbone Place. It was here at the start of the 1900s that Albert Mullins and Samuel Bowley Barnes began producing some of the finest banjos ever known. The Barnes & Mullins BJ400 ‘Rathbone’ 5 string banjo combines outstanding quality with a commanding appearance and inspiring tone.
Featuring a quality Mahogany resonator, neck and rim with a rolled Brass tone ring and black Remo WeatherKing head, the Rathbone banjo combines a stylish, modern aesthetic with a traditional rich, warm sound and smooth response – our Pro-SCM setup completes the package.
The Rathbone boasts hard wearing chrome hardware and fittings, an Ovangkol fingerboard and traditional Planetary Machine Heads for excellent tuning stability.
The Barnes & Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Banjo features a humbucking pickup with a 6.35mm (1/4″) output jack and volume control making it the ideal choice for amplified on-stage or studio duties.
This B&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.
Thanks to our industry leading PRO-SCM setup, we guarantee an easy playing action with 22 slick, hand polished nickel silver frets with hand rolled ends. The head, connecting rods and truss rod will also be adjusted as required. Attention to string height and intonation all contribute to a comfortable and quick neck making the Barnes & Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Banjo a joy to play.
The Barnes & Mullins BJ400 Rathbone is a fabulous 5 string banjo built to delight and inspire players of all levels.
Barnes & Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Banjo Features & Specifications:
• Style: 5-String Resonator – Acoustic/Electric
• Resonator: Mahogany
• Head: Remo Weatherking® Black
• Flange: Die-Cast Alloy
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ovangkol
• Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
• Fretboard Position Markers: Mother-of-Pearl Traditional Pattern
• Scale Length: 697mm
• Nut Width: 30mm
• Rim: Mahogany
• Bridge: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
• Tone Ring: Rolled Brass
• Brackets: 24
• Coordinator Rods: Two
• Hardware: Chrome
• Head: Remo Black
• Machineheads: Geared, Planetary Style
• Armrest: Yes
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickup: Humbucking
• Output: 6.35mm (1/4″) jack
• Control: Volume Control
• Setup: PRO-SCM
• Warranty: One Year
• Dimensions: H105 x W68 x D27cm
• Weight: 5kg
