Irish Banjos – A Review

November 16, 2022 Bessie Hanson 0 Comments 0 tags

It is difficult to identify the type of Irish tenor banjo. It is indeed a four-string tenor banjo. Is it a 17-fret, or a 19.-fret? Is it equipped with a

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Barnes & Mullins Perfect 4 string Gaelic – Irish Tenor Banjo

June 27, 2021 Bessie Hanson 0 Comments 3 tags

Messrs Barnes & Mullins first created the "Perfect” series of banjos. It was the foundation of early B&M instruments. The original B&M 'Perfect' banjos continue to be sold for substantial

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Deering John Hartford 5-string Banjo

May 12, 2021 Bessie Hanson 0 Comments 3 tags

This banjo is lightweight and has the distinctive "Hartford'' sound. Woody, bright and unmistakable. People often ask why the banjo has an unusual inlay pattern. This was the traditional pattern.

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