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Jameson Guitars

5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner

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Features

  • Premium craftsmanship: Crafted from the finest woods, with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, mahogany neck, closed back mahogany resonator, as well as a purpleheart fretboard, this beautiful 5-string banjo from Jameson is exceptional.
  • High-quality design: Jameson's banjo features a Remo Weatherking drum head, a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge, a chrome plated armrest, an adjustable tailpiece, and truss rod. Also, designed with a removable resonator allowing you to play the banjo both open and closed back.
  • Geared 5th tuner: As a 5-string banjo, this model features a 5th geared tuner side peg. This is a beneficial enhancement over the more typical friction tuners, allowing for better control of your instruments sound.
  • Beautiful tone: The design behind this banjo and the chosen materials enable it to produce an eloquent, rich tone. It offers distinctive and beautiful sound characteristics, perfect for playing bluegrass, clawhammer, folk, country, and rock tunes.

Description

The banjo is known for its iconic, classically Americana sound, producing rich melodies and songs that instantly transport the listener to fields of Kentucky bluegrass. For a student, beginning musician, an intermediate banjo player, or even an advanced musician, this is an excellent banjo to strum on. This beautiful, well-crafted 5-string banjo from Jameson Guitars is a must-have for anyone interested in playing folk, country, clawhammer, bluegrass, and similar eclectic types of rock music. It is a stunning, 5-string banjo with 24 chrome- plated brackets. It features a closed solid back mahogany resonator and is crafted with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell and mahogany neck. Additionally, it has a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge and a purpleheart fretboard, which add to its pleasant acoustic sound and tone. It has a top-quality Remo head, an adjustable truss rod, a chrome armrest, and a hinged tailpiece. A geared 5th tuner side peg is an added benefit, offering an upgrade over standard banjos that only have four and use friction tuners. Included with the banjo is a deluxe 15mm gig bag to keep your instrument safe when carrying or in transport. It is designed with a carry handle, backpack shoulder straps, and a storage pocket for added convenience.

Brand: Jameson Guitars


Color: Brown


Item dimensions L x W x H: 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches


Top Material Type: Mahogany


Back Material Type: Mahogany


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Guitar, Banjo


Item Weight: 5.9 Pounds


Operation Mode: acoustic


Item Weight: 5.9 pounds


Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: BJ05RHBANJO


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 11, 2010


Back Material: Mahogany


Body Material: Mahogany


Color Name: Brown


Fretboard Material: Hardwood


String Material: Alloy Steel


Top Material: Mahogany


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 5


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Material Type: Wood


Proficiency Level: All


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Highest quality and great low cost!
Style: Banjo only
This is a great banjo! Amazing Quality in all areas of construction, playability & sound! I’m a teacher and professional player. I purchased this instrument as a ‘knock around camping ‘ banjo. I am extremely happy with the unexpected high end construction and the low cost! It compares well with banjos double its price. The maker takes great pride in providing an instrument that will serve the test of time. It is packed for shipping with the greatest care and needs no set up other than a tuning tweak to be playable out of the box. The vulnerable, chrome areas are sealed and the fretboard covered to protect the beauty in shipping. I am highly recommending this banjo to both my beginning students & those advanced that want a backup instrument! Thank you! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025 by Mary K
    • Best Banjo Deal
Style: Banjo only
Liked: * High-quality look (beautiful polished wood back and neck) * Good sound * Holds tuning well * Lowest priced, best value real banjo on Internet and in stores * Shipped by UPS with no damage, arrived in perfect condition from several states away * 5-stringed (don't get the 4 string, because eventually you'll want the 5 string anyways, and it's easy enough to play it as if it were a 4-string without the high drone 5th string because it's set slightly lower than the plane of the other four) * Resonator or closed-back design is louder, better than open-backed banjos, very loud, strong sound * I found it straightforward to learn basic skills with my guitar background(it's string tunings and configuration are different, but techniques are similar) * Not too heavy (some banjos I've picked up felt like a sack of bricks) * Comes with chord chart printed on a piece of paper, a tuning guide with a piano for reference (for most common G-tuning or gDGBD), a diagram of the banjo parts, and a little tool * Neck and string spacing is not to narrow, it's standard Disliked: * Some frets may be a slightly off (I tuned it, but fretting the 5th fret produces a noticeably sharp note that my tuner confirms), or perhaps the bridge is misplaced by a millimeter or two on mine, but I'm not experienced enough to precisely place it for accurate notes-playing all the way up the neck. However, this is not a big deal as you only notice if you have a good ear for pitches, and for the price it's to be expected. * The tuning peg for the highest drone string that's halfway up the neck is really hard to turn, and doesn't turn smoothly like the other 4 tuners on the head. Conclusion: * Buy it. If you want a low-priced, good-quality banjo to start learning and continue playing for years, this is a good find. * I'm very happy with my banjo, and I don't foresee any repairs needed, and I don't expect to feel the need to upgrade to a pricier instrument. * I d also recommend buying a banjo strap, finger picks, a clip-on tuner for guitars/banjos, and possibly a beginner banjo book to get started. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012 by DJ
    • If you have a real love for banjo, you'll quickly outgrow this one
Style: Banjo only
I have to add my voice to the others praising this banjo. Of course, this is just a first impression. Things like instruments will either live up to the initial rush or not. This banjo arrived pretty much set up perfectly except for tuning, which I did not expect anyway. Out of the box it took about five minutes to tune (using a Snark, which I recommend) and since I am not a beginner (or a professional) I was able to pick out a tune almost immediately. All strings will take a while to settle in, and this is no exception. But after an initial "break in" period, it seems to hold tune well. Intonation up the neck is good as well. This has been a bane of my experience with inexpensive banjos. Glad to see it doesn't seem to be an issue here. I would recommend this banjo to anyone just starting out, or who wants to add a banjo "voice" to an existing repertoire without having to invest in a five hundred and up banjo. The geared fifth string works well and I am glad to have it, having dealt with friction tuners in the past. I'll be back to update this as I experience this instrument more. UPDATE: It's eight months or so later. I still like this banjo and I'm learning a lot. I'm also learning that better banjos ARE worth the money. I played a really pricey banjo (an ODE) and wow, is there ever a difference. So, this one is good to learn on, but if you have a chance to play a really good banjo, that may spoil ya. UPDATE: I still think this banjo is excellent, although I wouldn't put light gauge strings on it. I did put some LGS on it and it changed the tone completely. Light gauge also tended to buzz as well. I'll be going back to medium gauge, which is what I'm sure the banjo came with, they just felt more substantial. Of course LGS will be easier to "choke" and bend, but you'll pay in terms of tone and that buzzing. Anyway, the banjo is fine. But I'm getting the itch for a more upscale one already. UPDATE: As I expected I have outgrown this (I was guitar player for many years, finger-picking so the rolls came more easily it seems. I'm no prodigy by any means, but I've advanced to intermediate more quickly than some) and am buying a Huber Workhorse or equivalent soon. I will relegate this banjo to the "clawhammer" style that I'm going to tackle next. Oh, one thing. This banjo DOES NOT have a tone ring so it will NEVER sound as good as a banjo with one, unless you like a duller sound. (Some people do, for clawhammer and the like.) FURTHER UPDATE: Forget what I said about a duller sound for clawhammer. That was foolish. Get a decent banjo for both. I still stand by this as a good beginner banjo, but if you have a real love for the banjo you'll quickly outgrow it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015 by L. Bullock

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