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Barnes And Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Electro Banjo

Barnes And Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Electro Banjo

Name: Barnes And Mullins BJ400E Rathbone 5 String Electro Banjo
Brand: Barnes and Mullins
SKU: BJ400E
Price: 396.00 GBP
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Combines traditional warm acoustic volume with integrated humbucking electronics

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The Barnes & Mullins Rathbone BJ400E 5-string electro resonator banjo combines traditional warm acoustic volume with integrated humbucking electronics for amplified stage performance. Named in tribute to Rathbone Place—the London base of Bowley Barnes and Albert Mullins in the early 1900s—this modern instrument pairs a solid mahogany rim and resonator with an onboard pickup system, letting bluegrass pickers and band musicians plug directly into an amplifier or PA system without feedback issues.

Integrated Humbucking Electronics for Stage Performance

Designed specifically for musicians playing in loud band setups, the Rathbone BJ400E features an integrated humbucking pickup system paired with a discrete volume control and a standard 1/4" output jack. This onboard electronic setup captures the natural acoustic attack of the head while suppressing background hum and feedback. Players can easily adjust output levels directly from the instrument body, making it ideal for gigging bluegrass, country, folk-rock, and fusion ensembles.

Mahogany Resonator and Rolled Brass Tone Ring

Constructed with a mahogany rim and a matching mahogany resonator, the Rathbone produces a warm, mid-range-focused acoustic voice with smooth sustain. The resonator directs acoustic sound forward, delivering the projecting volume needed for unamplified jam sessions and three-finger 'Scruggs' style bluegrass picking. Fitted with a rolled brass tone ring, a Remo Weatherking head, and 24 individual brackets, the pot assembly delivers balanced head tension, crisp transient response, and consistent tonal warmth across all five strings.

Mahogany Neck and Ovangkol Fingerboard

The solid mahogany neck features a classical profile crafted to prevent string energy absorption, allowing string vibrations to transfer efficiently from the bridge into the soundhead. Topped with a smooth ovangkol fingerboard housing 22 frets, a 30 mm nut width, and mother of pearl patterned inlays, the neck offers comfortable hand positioning for rapid scalar runs, position shifts, and complex chord voicing across an extended 27.4" (69.7 cm) scale length.

Chrome Hardware and Traditional Planetary Tuners

Equipped with chrome hardware throughout—including a polished flange, matching tailpiece, armrest, and tension hoop—the Rathbone provides long-term structural reliability. Traditional planetary machineheads deliver smooth, direct-gear tuning control and authentic headstock alignment, keeping Open G and Drop C tunings stable during live performances. A maple bridge with an ovangkol tip completes the assembly, ensuring clear string spacing and precise intonation setup.

Barnes & Mullins Rathbone BJ400E Electro 5-String Banjo Specifications

Model Name - Rathbone.
Model Number - BJ400E.
Instrument Type - 5-string electro resonator banjo.
Style - 5-string resonator electro.
Pickup System - humbucking pickup with onboard electronics.
Controls & Output - volume control and 1/4" jack output.
Resonator Material - mahogany.
Rim Material - mahogany.
Tone Ring - rolled brass.
Head Type - Remo Weatherking.
Bracket Quantity - 24 brackets.
Neck Material - mahogany.
Fingerboard Material - ovangkol.
Number of Frets - 22.
Fingerboard Inlays - mother of pearl patterned inlays.
Scale Length - 27.4" (69.7 cm).
Nut Width - 30 mm.
Bridge - maple with ovangkol tip.
Tuners - traditional planetary machineheads.
Flange - chrome flange.
Tailpiece - chrome.
Armrest - chrome.
Hardware Finish - chrome.
Truss Rod Cover - 'Rathbone' script.
Overall Length / Dimensions - 69.7 cm scale length.
Instrument Weight - 5.0 kg.

A dependable choice for gigging musicians, band performers, and bluegrass pickers seeking authentic heritage design combined with stage-ready humbucking amplification, the Barnes & Mullins Rathbone BJ400E earns its place on stage and in the studio.

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