Skip to content

Barnes & Mullins Perfect 4-String Tenor Banjo

by Barnes
SKU BJ304
Original price £315.00 - Original price £315.00
Original price
£315.00
£315.00 - £315.00
Current price £315.00

Why should I buy a 4-string banjo?

This B&M Perfect 4-string banjo is also sometimes referred to as a ‘plectrum’ or ‘tenor’ banjo and is generally used for lively styles such as traditional jazz (Dixieland). It is usually played with a pick (or ‘plectrum’) in either an accompaniment strumming fashion or by picking individual melody notes – much like a guitar.

It makes for an excellent introductory instrument if you’re new to the world of banjos given its use of fewer strings than 5-string banjos, its shorter scale length, and its versatile playing styles.

Common 4-string banjo tunings

C, G, D, A – Standard Tenor Tuning
D, G, B, E – Chicago Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 4-String Resonator
RESONATOR: 
Mahogany 
HEAD: 
Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: 
Chrome
BRACKET QTY: 
30
RIM: 
Aluminium
BRIDGE: 
Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: 
Chrome
TAILPIECE: 
Chrome
ARMREST: 
Chrome

NECK

NECK: Mahogany 
FINGERBOARD: 
Ovangkol
FRETS: 
19
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear
TRUSSROD COVER: 
'Perfect' Script
NUT WIDTH: 30mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 576mm
WEIGHT: 3kg