{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-bubj1-banjolele-uke-banjo","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins BUBJ1 Banjo-lele Uke Banjo","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BUBJ1 Banjo Ukulele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins UBJ1 Banjo Ukulele is a hybrid folk instrument made in the tradition of many banjo-ukes before it. The UBJ1 is scaled and strung as a Ukulele, the result of which is an unmistakably ‘Ukulele Banjo’ in both tone, feel and appearance. It features a Mahogany resonator with a Remo 8″ weatherking coated head, offering both unique looks and sound. With a gorgeous antique stain gloss finish, a no-knot style tailpiece and an 18 fret Ovangkol fingerboard with dot inlays, this stylish instrument will make you stand out on any stage. Other features include open gear tuners with chrome buttons, a Maple bridge with a Ovangkol tip and a Mahogany neck.\u003c\/span\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=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Ovangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone Rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrackets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Maple with Ovangkol Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Remo Coated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Dot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Open Gear with Chrome Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gloss\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.\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":42753135018068,"sku":"BUBJ1","price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9398\/6900\/files\/BUBJ1_553b9e18-34dc-40e0-a476-8e0cf05609f5.png?v=1765450903","url":"https:\/\/musiciansoasis.com.au\/products\/barnes-mullins-bubj1-banjolele-uke-banjo","provider":"Musicians Oasis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}