Barnes & Mullins Albert Open Back Banjo

The Barnes & Mullins 'Albert' Open Back 5-String Banjo 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. Featuring a chocolate-coloured walnut rim and mahogany neck, the Albert’s natural ‘open-back’ character is complimented perfectly with a charming mature tone and subtle brightness that brings the Albert to life. The Albert is complete with chrome fittings and armrest, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary machineheads.

This B&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. This 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.

Specs

Type	Banjo
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	5
Body Shape	Open Back Banjo
Rim Material	Walnut
Head	18 Brackets Remo Weatherking®
Neck Material	Mahogany
Fretboard Material	Ovangkol
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	Mother of Pearl Patterned
Nut Width	31mm
Bridge	Maple with Ovangkol Tip and Chrome Tailpiece
Tuners	Planetary