Irish Banjos have recently seen an increased demand in Ireland and can provide the ideal instrument for both beginning players and experienced musicians looking to expand their repertoire.
These banjos come in various sizes and configurations to fit every player. Our team can assist in finding you the best banjo to meet your needs!
Barnes & Mullins BJ304 ‘Perfect’ Tenor Banjo
The BJ304 “Perfect” banjo is specifically tailored for beginners with its easy playing feel and warm and controlled tone, offering an even mature response whether played with fingers or plectrum.
Originally manufactured by Messrs Barnes & Mullins in the early 1900s, this classic instrument offers years of musical enjoyment for novice and advanced players alike.
A versatile instrument, the tenor violin is tuned in fifths for ease of playing a range of music genres such as dixieland jazz and traditional jazz. Plus, its resonator allows more sound projection and recording sessions!
Are you in search of an amazing banjos for sale to add to your collection? Look no further than this Barnes & Mullins BJ304 “Perfect” Tenor which comes fully set up and ready for play out of the box! It features excellent condition.
John Hullah 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
This “Perfect” Irish-Gaelic 4-string banjo features a short scale and 17 fret neck that makes it suitable for playing fast and complex fiddle melodies found in traditional Irish and Gaelic music.
Equipped with a mahogany resonator and aluminium rim fitted with a Remo WeatherKing head, this “Perfect” offers faster playing style while being lighter on fingers. Ideal for newcomers to the banjo scene; also great as an upgrade from traditional 4-string banjos!
Messrs Barnes & Mullins first introduced their Perfect series banjos at the turn of the 1900s, and today their popularity still continues among collectors and musicians. This particular ‘Perfect’ banjo makes an ideal starter Irish banjo instrument or second instrument for anyone.
Whyte Laydie 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
Tenor banjos make an excellent entry-level instrument and can be utilized in various styles of music. Their tuned fifths can resemble those found on violin or mandolin instruments; alternatively they may also be tuned according to Chicago tuning – the method of tuning which uses four strings on an electric guitar.
This tenor banjo is ideal for beginning players as its short scale neck makes it easier to hold. Furthermore, its lower string count makes playing easier than traditional five string banjos and makes an ideal way to learn Irish/Celtic music, Dixieland jazz or folk style songs.
Messrs Barnes & Mullins first developed the “Perfect” series of tenor banjos at the turn of the twentieth century and made up the core of their early instrument offering. Today, original B&M “Perfect” banjos still trade hands among collectors and musicians for considerable sums of money.
This tenor banjo features a mahogany resonator with an aluminum rim featuring a Remo WeatherKing head, as well as chrome hardware and fittings, an ovangkol wooden fingerboard, modern closed gear machineheads and the iconic “Barnes & Mullins London W” historical logo.
Cripple Creek 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo
If you’re in search of an Irish Banjo that’s both affordable and user-friendly, look no further than Cripple Creek 17 Fret Banjo. Ideal as an entry level instrument with high quality construction, resonator back, brass tone ring for authentic sound reproduction, this banjo features warm tone tone.
It comes equipped with a free beginner’s book and download card to assist in getting you playing right away, making this banjo an excellent option for newer players or those switching from an Irish fiddle.
Gold Tone offers the Cripple Creek 17 Fret Irish Tenor Banjo at an excellent value for money option. As one of the leading banjo manufacturers worldwide, you can be assured of top quality construction with this instrument.