Barnes & Mullins Empress 5 String Banjo

The Empress banjo captivates attention with its striking appearance, tailored for the more experienced musician. This exquisite instrument showcases a mesmerizing burl walnut resonator adorned with an enchanting marbled grain pattern, coupled with a traditional walnut rim and neck. Its elegance is enhanced by chrome hardware and fittings, an ovangkol tonewood fingerboard featuring intricate fret inlays, and classic planetary geared machineheads.

In terms of sound, the Empress guarantees a rich, resonant tone with a vibrant and articulate response, encouraging exploration across a diverse range of playing styles.

Rest assured, the Empress is a visual and auditory delight at every angle.

This banjo pays homage to the 'RMS Empress of Ireland' steamship, which tragically sank on Canada's St Lawrence River in May 1914, resulting in the loss of over 1000 lives, including Mr. Albert Mullins.

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 5-String Resonator
RESONATOR: Figured Burl Walnut
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Chrome
TONE RING: Rolled Brass
BRACKET QTY: 24
RIM: Walnut
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
COORDINATOR RODS: 2
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Walnut
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol
FRETS: 22
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Patterned

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Planetary
TRUSSROD COVER: 'Empress' Script
NUT WIDTH: 31mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 670mm
WEIGHT: 5kg