Barnes & Mullins Empress banjos are beautiful instruments named in memory of the 'RMS Empress of Ireland' steam ship which sank on Canada's St Lawrence River in May 1914 with the loss of over 1000 lives. Mr Albert Mullins, who was on the return leg of a 2 year worldwide sales voyage, was one of the lost souls that day.

Featuring a wonderfully figured burl walnut resonator with its spellbinding marbled grain pattern, combined with a walnut rim and neck, the Empress banjo is a real head turner!

Tonally, you can expect superb depth to the overall sound, paired with a bright and articulate response that rewards exploration and encourages performance of a wide range of playing styles.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary machineheads.

Why should I buy a 5-string banjo?

This B&M Empress 5-string resonator banjo is the standard for bluegrass playing but is also an excellent choice for other musical styles including country, gospel, jazz, folk, classical and rock. It's the go-to style of banjo for 'Scruggs' players who use three-fingers with fingerpicks on the index and middle fingers and a thumbpick for a fast-tempo and lively style.

Its resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and therefore makes for an excellent accompaniment instrument.

Common 5-string banjo tunings

G, D, G, B, D - Open G
G, C, G, B, D - C Tuning / Drop C

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
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

The ''Perfect'' series of banjos were first created by Messrs Barnes & Mullins at the start of the 1900s and formed the very core of the early B&M instrument offering.

Featuring a mahogany resonator and aluminium rim with a Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, Barnes & Mullins Perfect banjos deliver a warm and controlled sound with a gentle and mature response.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and modern closed gear machineheads.

Well into the 21st century, original B&M 'Perfect' banjos still change hands for considerable sums of money amongst both antique dealers and musicians alike. The modern-day 'Perfect' banjos draw on the influence of the original instruments, paying homage to the vision and designs of our founders.

Why should I buy a 5-string banjo?

This B&M 'Perfect' 5-string resonator banjo is the standard for bluegrass playing but is also an excellent choice for other musical styles including country, gospel, jazz, folk, classical and rock. It's the go-to style of banjo for 'Scruggs' players who use three-fingers with fingerpicks on the index and middle fingers and a thumbpick for a fast-tempo and lively style.

Its resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and therefore makes for an excellent accompaniment instrument.

Common 5-String banjo tunings

G, D, G, B, D - Open G
G, C, G, B, D - C Tuning / Drop C

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 5-String Resonator
RESONATOR: Mahogany 
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE Chrome
BRACKET QTY: 30
RIM: Aluminium
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Mahogany 
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol 
FRETS: 22
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear
TRUSSROD COVER: 'Perfect' Script
NUT WIDTH: 30mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 697mm
WEIGHT: 3kg

Barnes & Mullins Empress banjos are beautiful instruments named in memory of the 'RMS Empress of Ireland' steam ship which sank on Canada's St Lawrence River in May 1914 with the loss of over 1000 lives. Mr Albert Mullins, who was on the return leg of a 2 year worldwide sales voyage, was one of the lost souls that day.

Featuring a wonderfully figured burl walnut resonator with its spellbinding marbled grain pattern, combined with a walnut rim and neck, the Empress banjo is a real head turner!

Tonally, you can expect superb depth to the overall sound, paired with a bright and articulate response that rewards exploration and encourages performance of a wide range of playing styles.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary machineheads.

Why should I buy a 4-string banjo?

This B&M Empress 4-string banjo is also sometimes referred to as a ‘plectrum’ or ‘tenor’ banjo and is generally used for lively styles such as Traditional Jazz (Dixieland). It is usually played with a pick (or ‘plectrum’) in either an accompaniment strumming fashion or by picking individual melody notes – much like a guitar.

It makes for an excellent introductory instrument if you’re new to the world of banjos given its use of fewer strings than 5-string banjos, its shorter scale length, and its versatile playing styles.

Common 4-string banjo tunings

C, G, D, A – Standard Tenor Tuning
D, G, B, E – Chicago Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 4-String Resonator
RESONATOR: Figured Burl Walnut
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Chrome
TONE RING: Rolled Brass
BRACKET QTY: 24
RIM: Walnut
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovengkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Walnut
FINGERBOARD: Ovengkol 
FRETS: 19
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Patterned

HEADSTOCK

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

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 576mm
WEIGHT: 5kg

The Barnes & Mullins 'Troubadour' is a superb 5-string banjo named after the monthly music publication 'The Troubadour' issued and created by Mr Bowley Barnes and Albert Mullins beginning in their music-hall heyday of 1895.

Along with Barnes & Mullins' banjo-specific title 'The Jo', the Troubadour represented the cutting edge of contemporary music news, comment and transcription.

Featuring a beautifully figured burl maple resonator paired with a maple rim, hard maple neck and appointed with stylish antique gold engraved fittings, the Troubadour is a wonderfully enchanting banjo that impeccably embodies the legacy and heritage of Barnes & Mullins instruments.

You can expect a fast, articulate response and magnificently bright, natural and balanced tone. The hard maple neck stops the string energy from being overly absorbed, allowing the strings to vibrate with freedom at the bridge, thus enhancing the Troubadour’s excellent voice and adding even more volume and character.

The Troubadour is complete with a Remo Weatherking head, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary machineheads.

Why should I buy a 5-string banjo?

This 5-string resonator banjo is the standard for bluegrass playing but is also an excellent choice for other musical styles including country, gospel, jazz, folk, classical and rock. It's the go-to style of banjo for 'Scruggs' players who use three-fingers with fingerpicks on the index and middle fingers and a thumbpick for a fast-tempo and lively style.

Its resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and therefore makes for an excellent accompaniment instrument.

Common 5-string banjo tunings

G, D, G, B, D - Open G
G, C, G, B, D - C Tuning / Drop C

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

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

NECK

NECK: Hard Maple
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol 
FRETS: 22
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Patterned

HEADSTOCK

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

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 670mm
WEIGHT: 5kg

The Barnes & Mullins Rathbone 5-String Banjo Electro blends classic bluegrass tone with stage-ready electronics for players who need acoustic warmth and amplified presence. A mahogany resonator, mahogany rim and neck paired with a black Remo WeatherKing head produce a rich, responsive voice, while the rolled brass tone ring and maple bridge with an ovangkol tip deliver clarity and projection. Built for live use, the Rathbone includes a humbucking pickup with onboard electronics, 1/4" jack and volume control so it plugs straight into amps or PA systems without losing character. Comfortable ovangkol fingerboard, 22 frets, planetary machineheads and chrome hardware complete a polished, reliable instrument for bluegrass, country, folk, jazz and band settings.

• Style: 5-string resonator (electro)
• Resonator & rim: Mahogany
• Head: Remo WeatherKing® Black
• Tone ring: Rolled brass; Bracket quantity: 24
• Bridge: Maple with ovangkol tip
• Pickups: Humbucking pickup with onboard electronics, 1/4" jack input & volume control
• Neck: Mahogany; Fingerboard: Ovangkol; Frets: 22
• Machineheads: Planetary; Inlays: Mother-of-pearl patterned
• Scale length: 697 mm; Nut width: 30 mm; Weight: 5 kg

The ''Perfect'' series of banjos were first created by Messrs Barnes & Mullins at the start of the 1900s and formed the very core of the early B&M instrument offering.

Featuring a mahogany resonator and aluminium rim with a Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, Barnes & Mullins Perfect banjos deliver a warm and controlled sound with a gentle and mature response.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and modern closed gear machineheads.

Well into the 21st century, original B&M 'Perfect' banjos still change hands for considerable sums of money amongst both antique dealers and musicians alike. The modern-day 'Perfect' banjos draw on the influence of the original instruments, paying homage to the vision and designs of our founders.

Why should I buy a 4-string banjo?

This B&M Perfect 4-string banjo is also sometimes referred to as a ‘plectrum’ or ‘tenor’ banjo and is generally used for lively styles such as traditional jazz (Dixieland). It is usually played with a pick (or ‘plectrum’) in either an accompaniment strumming fashion or by picking individual melody notes – much like a guitar.

It makes for an excellent introductory instrument if you’re new to the world of banjos given its use of fewer strings than 5-string banjos, its shorter scale length, and its versatile playing styles.

Common 4-string banjo tunings

C, G, D, A – Standard Tenor Tuning
D, G, B, E – Chicago Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 4-String Resonator
RESONATOR: Mahogany 
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Chrome
BRACKET QTY: 30
RIM: Aluminium
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Mahogany 
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol
FRETS: 19
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear
TRUSSROD COVER: 'Perfect' Script
NUT WIDTH: 30mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 576mm
WEIGHT: 3kg

Barnes & Mullins Empress banjos are beautiful instruments named in memory of the 'RMS Empress of Ireland' steam ship which sank on Canada's St Lawrence River in May 1914 with the loss of over 1000 lives. Mr Albert Mullins, who was on the return leg of a 2 year worldwide sales voyage, was one of the lost souls that day.

Featuring a wonderfully figured burl walnut resonator with its spellbinding marbled grain pattern, combined with a walnut rim and neck, the Empress banjo is a real head turner!

Tonally, you can expect superb depth to the overall sound, paired with a bright and articulate response that rewards exploration and encourages performance of a wide range of playing styles.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary machineheads.

Why should I buy a 4-string banjo?

This 4-String Irish/Gaelic banjo features 17 frets and is commonly tuned in ‘Irish tuning’ G,D,A,E (4th to 1st). Its shorter scale length makes playing typically fast Irish fiddle styles and songs easier, therefore making its use more common among these types of music and musicians.

It makes for an excellent introductory instrument if you’re new to the world of banjos given its use of fewer strings than 5-string banjos, its shorter scale length, and its versatile playing styles.

Common Irish/Gaelic 4-string banjo tunings

G, D, A, E – Irish Tenor Tuning
C, G, D, A – Standard Tenor Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 4-String Irish/Gaelic Resonator
RESONATOR: Figured Burl Walnut
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Chrome
TONE RING: Rolled Brass
BRACKET QTY: 24
RIM: Walnut
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Walnut
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol 
FRETS: 17
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Patterned

HEADSTOCK

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

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 502mm
WEIGHT: 5kg

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.

Who is this banjo for?

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.

Common 5-string banjo tunings

G, D, G, B, D - Open G
G, C, G, B, D - C Tuning / Drop C

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 5-String Open Back
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
BRACKET QTY: 18
RIM: Walnut
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

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

HEADSTOCK

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

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 670mm
WEIGHT: 3kg

The Barnes & Mullins Perfect 6-String Banjo marries early 20th‑century design with modern playability to give guitarists and banjoists a warm, focused resonator tone. Its mahogany resonator and neck, aluminium rim and Remo Weatherking® head produce a mature, controlled voice that responds beautifully to fingerstyle or plectrum. The ovangkol fingerboard, maple bridge with ovangkol tip and mother‑of‑pearl dot inlays offer a comfortable, familiar feel while closed‑gear machineheads and chrome hardware ensure stable tuning and vintage looks. Tuned E–A–D–G–B–E like a guitar, this 6‑string is ideal for guitarists wanting to transfer techniques to the banjo effortlessly.

• Style: 6‑String Resonator
• Resonator & neck: Mahogany
• Head: Remo Weatherking®; Rim: Aluminium; Flange: Chrome
• Bridge: Maple with Ovangkol tip; Fingerboard: Ovangkol
• Hardware: Chrome; Bracket quantity: 30; Machineheads: Closed gear
• Frets: 19; Inlays: Mother of Pearl dots; Nut width: 43 mm; Scale length: 576 mm; Weight: 3 kg
• Tuning: Standard guitar (E A D G B E); Inlay fret positions: 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 etc.

PORTUGêS: O Barnes & Mullins Perfect 6-String Banjo combina o desenho clássico do início do século XX com conforto moderno, oferecendo um timbre de ressonador quente e controlado. O ressonador e o braço em mogno, aro de alumínio e a pele Remo Weatherking® entregam uma resposta madura e equilibrada, adequada tanto para fingerstyle quanto para palheta. A escala em ovangkol, ponte em maple com ponta em ovangkol e marcadores em madrepérola proporcionam toque familiar, enquanto as tarraxas fechadas e ferragens cromadas garantem afinação estável e aparência refinada. Afinado E–A–D–G–B–E, é perfeito para guitarristas que querem transferir técnicas ao banjo facilmente.

• Estilo: Ressonador 6‑cordas
• Ressonador e braço: Mogno
• Pele: Remo Weatherking®; Aro: Alumínio; Flange: Cromado
• Ponte: Maple com ponta em Ovangkol; Escala: Ovangkol
• Ferragens: Cromadas; Quantidade de braçadeiras: 30; Tarraxas: Fechadas
• Trastes: 19; Marcadores: Madrepérola; Largura da pestana: 43 mm; Escala: 576 mm; Peso: 3 kg
• Afinamento: Afinação de guitarra padrão (E A D G B E); Posicionamento dos marcadores: casas 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 etc.

The Barnes & Mullins 'Rathbone' banjo is a handsome 5-string banjo named after Rathbone Place, the London home of Messrs Barnes and Mullins in the early 1900s.

Featuring a mahogany resonator and mahogany rim with a black Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, this Rathbone banjo combines a stylish modern aesthetic with a traditional rich, warm sound and smooth response.

The Rathbone is complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and traditional planetary machineheads.

Why should I buy a 5-string banjo?

This B&M Rathbone 5-string resonator banjo is the standard for bluegrass playing but is also an excellent choice for other musical styles including country, gospel, jazz, folk, classical and rock. It's the go-to style of banjo for 'Scruggs' players who use three-fingers with fingerpicks on the index and middle fingers and a thumbpick for a fast-tempo and lively style.

Its resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and therefore makes for an excellent accompaniment instrument.

Common 5-string banjo tunings

G, D, G, B, D - Open G
G, C, G, B, D - C Tuning / Drop C

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 5-String Resonator - Electro
RESONATOR: Mahogany
HEAD: Remo Weatherking® Black
FLANGE: Chrome
TONE RING: Rolled Brass
BRACKET QTY: 24
RIM: Mahogany
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

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

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Planetary
TRUSSROD COVER: 'Rathbone' Script
NUT WIDTH: 30mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 697mm
WEIGHT: 5kg

The ''Perfect'' series of banjos were first created by Messrs Barnes & Mullins at the start of the 1900s and formed the very core of the early B&M instrument offering.

Featuring a mahogany resonator and aluminium rim with a Remo WeatherKing head and mahogany neck, Barnes & Mullins Perfect banjos deliver a warm and controlled sound with a gentle and mature response.

Complete with chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard, and modern closed gear machineheads.

Well into the 21st century, original B&M 'Perfect' banjos still change hands for considerable sums of money amongst both antique dealers and musicians alike. The modern-day 'Perfect' banjos draw on the influence of the original instruments, paying homage to the vision and designs of our founders.

Why should I buy a 4-string banjo?

This B&M Perfect Irish-Gaelic 4-string banjo features 17 frets and is commonly tuned in ‘Irish tuning’ G,D,A,E (4th to 1st). Its shorter scale length makes playing typically fast Irish fiddle styles and songs easier, therefore making its use more common among these types of music and musicians.

It makes for an excellent introductory instrument if you’re new to the world of banjos given its use of fewer strings than 5-string banjos, its shorter scale length, and its versatile playing styles.

Common Irish/Gaelic 4-string banjo tunings

G, D, A, E – Irish Tenor Tuning
C, G, D, A – Standard Tenor Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: 4-String Irish/Gaelic Resonator
RESONATOR: Mahogany 
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Chrome
BRACKET QTY: 30
RIM: Aluminium
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovangkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome
ARMREST: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Mahogany 
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol 
FRETS: 17
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear
TRUSSROD COVER: 'Perfect' Script
NUT WIDTH: 30mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 502mm
WEIGHT: 3kg

Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 ukuleles use all-Koa tonewoods that radiate an exotic vibe with their contrasting dark and light wood grain patterns creating a stunning, shimmering visual elegance.

One of the most traditionally used ukulele woods, Koa is synonymous with authentic Hawaiian ukulele sounds, delivering a direct, mid-range tone with plenty of sustain and good level of high-end chime.

Complete with a beautiful mother of pearl binding and rosette, Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 ukuleles deliver both visually and aurally and are a great choice for players seeking an authentic instrument that is a real head turner.

BMUK7 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.

Who is this ukulele for? 

Concert ukuleles are the second largest of the three common sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert, tenor). Their size offers a good compromise between smaller soprano and larger tenor ukuleles.

They feature a larger fret spacing and slightly wider neck than their soprano brethren – meaning they’re easy to play as they there’s more space on the fingerboard to master the chord shapes. The concert size is a great choice for players of any experience or skill level.

Their larger body means they naturally produce a full sound and warm tone with more mid-range emphasis than the soprano. They’re therefore excellent accompaniment ukuleles that blend well alongside other instruments.

Common concert ukulele tunings

G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Concert
TOP: Koa
BACK & SIDES: Koa
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Composite Wood lined with Mother of Pearl
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: Satin

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 18
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 382mm
WEIGHT: 0.6kg

Barnes & Mullins BMUK1 ukuleles feature Mahogany tops matched with Mahogany back and sides. A medium / dense wood, Mahogany delivers a soft and warm, focused tone with plenty of emphasis on the mid-range.

Combined with their natural mid-brown colour and refined grain pattern, BMUK1 Mahogany ukuleles offer an excellent choice both aurally and visually for players throughout every stage of their uke playing journey.  

BMUK1 ukuleles are complete with an all-over satin finish and accentuated with a lightly coloured wood binding. They feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.  

This electro model features an onboard preamp with tuner, volume, bass and treble controls, making it a fantastic choice if you're someone who plays ukulele in an amplified ensemble or band setup.

Who is this ukulele for?

The bass ukulele is a relatively new type of ukulele on the scene. Although the bass ukulele scale length is only marginally longer than that of a baritone uke, the bass ukulele uses specially designed strings which are thicker in order for lower bass frequency notes to be achieved.

The bass ukulele is tuned the same way as a bass guitar – E, A, D, G – and is therefore a great instrument for bassists to pick up and immediately transfer their skills to. It is played in the same style as bass guitar, with strings that are plucked rather than strummed. Its low and warm tone offers an excellent option for ukulele ensembles to support the low-end of their overall sound. 

Common bass ukulele tunings

E, A, D, G – Same as the four strings of a bass guitar

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Bass
TOP: Mahogany
BACK & SIDES: Mahogany
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: Satin
ELECTRONICS: KLT-21 Preamp with tuner, volume, bass and treble controls

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 16
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 45mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 512mm
WEIGHT: 1.4kg

The Barnes & Mullins Wimborne mandolin is an A-Style mandolin named after Wimborne in the English county of Dorset. It was during the late 19th century that Albert Mullins and S Bowley Barnes first met in the town of Wimborne and formed the friendship upon which the next few decades of performance and business would be founded.

The Wimborne features a dark stained solid spruce top paired with a corresponding dark stained solid maple back and sides to deliver a bright and balanced tone with a beautifully characterful chime.

Complete with an ovangkol neck and fingerboard, nickel hardware and adjustable ebony bridge, the Wimborne is the perfect model both for beginners who are discovering the delights of the mandolin for the first time as well as established players wanting to add a great sounding A-style mandolin to their collection.

This electro model features an Artec passive pickup system, making it an ideal choice for performing and recording musicians.

Why should I buy an A-Style mandolin?

A-style mandolins feature a tear drop or pear-shaped body with the upper sections of the body curving into the neck.

Although sharing very similar sound and playability characteristics with F-style mandolins, it's worth considering that given their smaller body design, A-style mandolins can feel more compact and therefore easier to handle and get to grips with if you're a beginner who's just setting out on your mandolin playing journey.

Common Mandolin tunings

G, D, A, E – Standard mandolin tuning
G, D, A, D
A, D, A, E

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: A-Style
TOP: Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES: Solid Maple
BRIDGE: Ebony - Adjustable
BINDING: Composite Wood
FINISH: High Gloss
ELECTRONICS: Artec passive pickup system with 6.35mm Jack output
HARDWARE: Nickel

NECK

NECK: Ovengkol
FINGERBOARD: Ovangkol
FRETS: 20
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

TRUSSROD COVER: ‘Wimborne’ Script
MACHINEHEADS: Open Gear
NUT WIDTH: 28mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 350mm
WEIGHT: 1.5kg

Barnes & Mullins BMUK5 ukuleles feature beautifully figured Walnut top, back and sides. A dense wood, Walnut delivers a warm and full-bodied tone with excellent low-end character.

The stunning mid brown grain textures of BMUK5 Walnut ukes are further brought to life with an all-over high gloss finish and accentuated with a patterned binding and bevelled edge for extra comfort and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these classy ukuleles.

This electro model features an onboard preamp with tuner, volume, bass and treble controls, making it a fantastic choice if you're someone who plays ukulele in an amplified ensemble or band setup.

BMUK5 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.

Who is this ukulele for?

Concert ukuleles are the second largest of the three common sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert, tenor). Their size offers a good compromise between smaller soprano and larger tenor ukuleles.

They feature a larger fret spacing and slightly wider neck than their soprano brethren – meaning they’re easy to play as they there’s more space on the fingerboard to master the chord shapes. The concert size is a great choice for players of any experience or skill level.

Their larger body means they naturally produce a full sound and warm tone with more mid-range emphasis than the soprano. They’re therefore excellent accompaniment ukuleles that blend well alongside other instruments.

Common concert ukulele tunings

G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Concert - Electro
TOP: Walnut
BACK & SIDES: Walnut
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Patterned Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: High Gloss
ELECTRONICS: UK-300T Preamp with tuner, volume, bass and treble controls

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 18
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 382mm
WEIGHT: 0.7kg

Barnes & Mullins Ukulele Gig Bags offer high levels of protection with durable black nylon weave. Features zipped accessory pocket, ergonomic carry handle and padded backstraps.

Reinforced 20mm Thick Padded Front & Back Panels
Large Outer Zipped Accessory Pocket
Padded, breathable shoulder straps & carry handle
Rugged Feet distributed at base

Inner Case Dimensions - Length: 68cm  Lower Bout: 22cm Upper Bout: 12cm Depth: 8cm

Barnes & Mullins BMUK6 ukuleles feature solid Spruce tops and Mahogany back and sides with an all-over satin finish.

Being a strong softwood, solid Spruce makes for a bright and clear tonewood that - when matched with Mahogany on these BMUK6 ukuleles - delivers a balanced and crisp tone with just the right amount of warmth. BMUK6 ukuleles excel across all frequency ranges, occupying the high, mid and low registers with poise and a unique character of their own.

Complete with a lightly coloured wood binding and mother of pearl rosette, Barnes & Mullins BMUK6 ukes have a stripped back traditional charm and universal appeal.

BMUK6 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.

Who is this ukulele for?

Concert ukuleles are the second largest of the three common sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert, tenor). Their size offers a good compromise between smaller soprano and larger tenor ukuleles.

They feature a larger fret spacing and slightly wider neck than their soprano brethren – meaning they’re easy to play as they there’s more space on the fingerboard to master the chord shapes. The concert size is a great choice for players of any experience or skill level.

Their larger body means they naturally produce a full sound and warm tone with more mid-range emphasis than the soprano. They’re therefore excellent accompaniment ukuleles that blend well alongside other instruments.

Common concert ukulele tunings

G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Concert
TOP: Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES: Mahogany
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: Satin

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 18
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 382mm
WEIGHT: 0.6kg

Barnes & Mullins BMUK9 ukuleles use all-Spalt Maple tonewoods. A beautiful and distinctive tonewood with a light peach colouring interspersed with dark feathered grain textures, each piece of wood naturally produces its own unique pattern – meaning your BMUK9 will be truly personal to you.

Tonally, these ukuleles deliver a bright, lively sound with a very tight low-end and crystal-clear high frequencies.  

Complete with an all-over satin finish and accentuated with a patterned binding and bevelled edge for extra comfort and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these striking ukuleles.

BMUK9 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.

Who is this ukulele for?

Being the smallest sized model in the common ukulele family, Soprano ukes have a recognisable and charming bright ‘Hawaiian’ vibe.

Many beginners start out playing a soprano uke, and their compact size makes them ideal for younger players and those who prefer a slightly tighter fret spacing than that featured on larger concert and tenor ukes.

Of course, the compact size of soprano ukuleles mean they are easy to transport – making them excellent musical companions on your next holiday or around the beach campfire.

Common soprano ukulele tunings

G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Soprano
TOP: Spalt Maple
BACK & SIDES: Spalt Maple
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Patterned Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: Satin

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 12
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 340mm
WEIGHT: 0.6kg

Barnes & Mullins BMUK5 ukuleles feature beautifully figured Walnut top, back and sides. A dense wood, Walnut delivers a warm and full-bodied tone with excellent low-end character.

The stunning mid brown grain textures of BMUK5 Walnut ukes are further brought to life with an all-over high gloss finish and accentuated with a patterned binding and bevelled edge for extra comfort and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these classy ukuleles.

BMUK5 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.

Who is this ukulele for?

Being the smallest sized model in the common ukulele family, Soprano ukes have a recognisable and charming bright ‘Hawaiian’ vibe.

Many beginners start out playing a soprano uke, and their compact size makes them ideal for younger players and those who prefer a slightly tighter fret spacing than that featured on larger concert and tenor ukes.

Of course, the compact size of soprano ukuleles mean they are easy to transport – making them excellent musical companions on your next holiday or around the beach campfire.

Common soprano ukulele tunings

G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Soprano
TOP: Walnut
BACK & SIDES: Walnut
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Patterned Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: High Gloss

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 12
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 340mm
WEIGHT: 0.6kg

The Barnes and Mullins UBJ1 Banjo-lele is a charming instrument. Made in the tradition of many banjo-ukes before it, the UBJ1 is scaled and strung as a Ukulele. The result is unmistakably ‘Ukulele Banjo’ in both tone, feel and appearance.

Who is this banjo-ukulele for?

Tuned and strung in the same way a ukulele, this banjo-uke makes for a perfect cross-over instrument for uke players wanting to explore the sound and feel of playing the banjo. The resonator design means this banjo sounds naturally loud and bright and is a great choice for bluegrass styles where the banjo sits at the forefront of the overall sound.

Common banjo-ukulele tunings

G (high), C, E, A - Standard Ukulele Tuning

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

STYLE: Banjo Ukulele - Resonator
RESONATOR: Mahogany
HEAD: Remo Weatherking®
FLANGE: Antique Gold
BRACKET QTY: 12
RIM: Mahogany
BRIDGE: Maple with Ovengkol Tip
HARDWARE: Chrome
TAILPIECE: Chrome

NECK

NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Ovengkol
FRETS: 18
INLAYS: Mother of Pearl Dots

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Open Gear
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 394mm
WEIGHT: 2kg