{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bj350g-albert-open-back-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BJ350G 'Albert' Open Back Banjo","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BJ350G Albert Open Back Banjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \"Albert\" open back 5-string banjo from Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins is an authentic 'old-time' banjo. Unlike more commonly used bluegrass banjos, open back models produce a noticeably quieter sound than their resonator-equipped, louder siblings. Offering excellent sound \u0026amp; great looks to match, the BJ350G has mother of pearl inlays on the fingerboard \u0026amp; headstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this banjo for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis B\u0026amp;M ‘Albert’ 5-string open back banjo is – like all open back banjos – a great choice for ‘Clawhammer’ players. Clawhammer playing employs a percussive technique where the index or middle fingers are used to strike the strings rather than finger picks – with the hand in a ‘claw’ shape.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis technique naturally produces a softer sound that is complimented perfectly by an open back instrument as it is quieter and more subdued tonally as some of the sound escapes through the back towards the player.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon 5-string banjo tunings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG, D, G, B, D -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Open G\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eG, C, G, B, D - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eC Tuning \/ Drop C\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e5-String Open Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eMaple with Ovangkol Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e18\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays: \u003c\/strong\u003eMother of Pearl Patterned\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoordinator Rods: \u003c\/strong\u003e2\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece: \u003c\/strong\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmrest: \u003c\/strong\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e31mm\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 670mm\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRemo Vellum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachineheads: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ePlanetary\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time. Please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bandm.co.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bandm.co.uk\/ \u003c\/a\u003efor specifications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecialising in all things banjo, they soon began manufacturing their own banjos as well as importing many other instruments. The original Barnes and Mullins banjos are still sought after today, with collectors seeking them out all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSadly in 1914 at the age of 40, Albert Mullins drowned when the ‘Empress of Ireland’ sank on the St Lawrence River. He was on the home leg of a 2 year sales trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1976, Mark Barnes – son of Bowley Barnes – moved the business to Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury. Sadly in 1986, Mark Barnes died. He was greatly admired and respected by employees and customers alike who were quick to tell of his fair and generous nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1999, Bruce Perrin – a Director since 1986 – became Managing Director and moved the business from London to the current location – Grays Inn House – a modern 46000sqft warehouse and office facility in Oswestry, Shropshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBruce Perrin says “We are excited about the future and are constantly looking at ways to innovate and evolve, yet Barnes and Mullins has always endeavoured to put the customer at the top of its priority list”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42753134264404,"sku":"BJ350G","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9398\/6900\/files\/BJ350G_1201cb82-c713-4ad4-8503-5d4765d62d36.png?v=1765450872","url":"https:\/\/musiciansoasis.com.au\/products\/barnes-mullins-bj350g-albert-open-back-banjo","provider":"Musicians Oasis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}