{"product_id":"stagg-bjm30-dl-5-string-banjo","title":"Stagg BJM30 DL 5-String Bluegrass Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stagg BJM30 DL is a 5-string bluegrass banjo with a mahogany resonator, an all-cast metal alloy pot and 30 flat-type bracket hooks. It is built for players who want the bright, forward sound associated with bluegrass, whether you are practising at home, jamming with friends or playing live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResonator Body for Bluegrass Volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany resonator encloses the back of the banjo and directs sound forwards towards your audience, which is why resonator banjos are the traditional choice for bluegrass. The all-cast metal alloy pot is fitted with an 11-inch REMO White Coated top head, held in place by 30 flat-type bracket hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nato set neck measures 660 mm and carries a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. Pearloid clover inlays mark your positions, and ivoroid cream binding runs along both the neck and resonator. A nickel-plated brass armrest keeps your forearm clear of the head as you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuners and Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour open-gear machine heads sit on the headstock, with a high gear ratio 5th peg on the neck for finer tuning adjustments on the short drone string. All tuners have pearloid knobs. The maple and ebony bridge and nickel-plated brass tailpiece complete the hardware, and the whole instrument is finished in high gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This 5-String Bluegrass Banjo Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BJM30 DL suits players who want a full-size resonator banjo for bluegrass and folk styles. Its 22-fret fingerboard gives you the full playing range, while the resonator makes it well suited to playing alongside guitars, fiddles and other acoustic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-string banjo with mahogany resonator for forward projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-cast metal alloy pot with 30 flat-type bracket hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11-inch REMO White Coated top head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNato set neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gear ratio 5th peg on the neck for precise tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearloid clover inlays and ivoroid cream binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated brass armrest and tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Stagg BJM30 DL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot: All-cast metal alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracket hooks: 30 (flat type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop head: 11-inch REMO White Coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Maple and ebony (5-string)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Nickel-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine heads: 4 x open-gear on headstock plus high gear ratio 5th peg on neck, with pearloid knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest: Nickel-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Nato set neck, 660 mm (26 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition markers: Pearloid clover inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Ivoroid cream (resonator and neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: High gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40073474801864,"sku":"BJM30 DL","price":238.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0556\/7432\/products\/3430_1.jpg?v=1620922271","url":"https:\/\/www.normans.co.uk\/products\/stagg-bjm30-dl-5-string-banjo","provider":"Normans Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}