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product_id: 1918227
title: "Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner"
brand: "jameson guitars"
price: "3979 kr"
currency: DKK
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Jameson Guitars"
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# Premium maple & mahogany build 5-string versatility Geared 5th tuner precision Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner

**Brand:** jameson guitars
**Price:** 3979 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with Jameson’s rich tone & pro-level tuning precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner by jameson guitars
- **How much does it cost?** 3979 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1918227-jameson-guitars-5-string-banjo-24-bracket-with-closed-solid)

## Best For

- jameson guitars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jameson guitars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Authentic Tone:** Crafted with a 5-ply maple & mahogany shell plus a purpleheart fretboard for warm, resonant sound that stands out in any jam session.
- • **Versatile Play Style:** Removable closed solid back resonator lets you switch between open and closed back tones, perfect for bluegrass, folk, and country vibes.
- • **Precision Tuning Control:** Equipped with a geared 5th tuner for effortless, stable tuning—no more slipping or constant retuning during gigs.
- • **Travel-Ready Deluxe Gig Bag:** Includes a padded 15mm gig bag with backpack straps and storage pocket, making it easy to carry your banjo in style wherever creativity strikes.
- • **Ready to Play Out of the Box:** Arrives fully assembled with a premium Remo Weatherking head and adjustable truss rod, so you can start strumming immediately—no setup hassle.

## Overview

The Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo features a premium 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, a mahogany neck, and a purpleheart fretboard, delivering rich, authentic sound. Its geared 5th tuner ensures precise tuning stability, while the removable closed solid back resonator offers tonal versatility. Ready to play out of the box and paired with a deluxe gig bag, this banjo is an exceptional value for beginners and seasoned players alike.

## Description

The banjo is known for its iconic, classically Americana sound, producing rich melodies and songs that instantly transport the listener to fields of Kentucky bluegrass. For a student, beginning musician, an intermediate banjo player, or even an advanced musician, this is an excellent banjo to strum on. This beautiful, well-crafted 5-string banjo from Jameson Guitars is a must-have for anyone interested in playing folk, country, clawhammer, bluegrass, and similar eclectic types of rock music. It is a stunning, 5-string banjo with 24 chrome-plated brackets. It features a closed solid back mahogany resonator and is crafted with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell and mahogany neck. Additionally, it has a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge and a purpleheart fretboard, which add to its pleasant acoustic sound and tone. It has a high-end Remo head, an adjustable truss rod, a chrome armrest, and a hinged tailpiece. A geared 5th tuner side peg is an added benefit, offering an upgrade over standard banjos that only have four and use friction tuners. Included with the banjo is a deluxe 15mm gig bag to keep your instrument safe when carrying or in transport. It is designed with a carry handle, backpack shoulder straps, and a storage pocket for added convenience.

Review: Beautiful Instrument, Sounds Great, Excellent Value - I was in the market for a beginner banjo, and really didn't know where to start. In the interests of full disclosure, I am a veteran guitar player. I used to play banjo many, many years ago, but I played it like a guitarist. This time around, I wanted to learn to play it as a banjoist, as it should be played, so for all intents and purposes I am a beginner. I don't know anyone who plays banjo, so I couldn't get any recommendations from friends or family. After considerable Internet research - a lot of which involved checking out desertcart reviews - I settled on this Jameson instrument. Many of the "name" brands in the music stores seem to start in the $250 range and go right up to the $700s and $800s, and I even saw some over $1,000. Even the $250 range was beyond my budget. In desertcart (rather than the music stores) there were instruments within my budget in the $150 - $200 range, but none of the names was familiar to me. Then again, I admit, I don't know enough about the banjo world to really know the names. Anyway, to make a long story short, I am really glad I decided on this instrument. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship, really attractive and nicely put together, and it sounds great. During my research, I had seen several reviews of other brands where people had said not to expect your banjo to arrive ready to play. You would have to install the bridge, the strings and so on. Not so with this Jameson - it arrived nicely packed and ready to play. It only needed minor tuning, which is of course understandable (for which I recommend the Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin , which works fine for banjo even though they don't mention that). It even included a tuning and chord chart. Note that this instrument has a (removable) resonator back, which is a bonus in this price range, since a resonator back usually hikes up the price. Another nice bonus is that Jameson provides free basic lessons on their website ([...], which links to [...]). I noticed that in the questions above, one answer said it was made in USA. However, mine was made in China. This is not an issue for me and shouldn't be for you (unless you are of the "buy-only-American" persuasion); it's a beautiful instrument regardless of where it was made. All in all, I highly recommend this banjo, especially (but not only) for beginners. It is an excellent value for a really fine instrument. Five stars without any reservations!
Review: Delightful beginner banjo - I'm a complete beginner who decided on a whim that I should learn to play bluegrass banjo. I got this banjo five days ago, have played it every day, and just love it so far. It has a nice sound and seems to stay in tune well. It doesn't look or feel like a cheap instrument. It's substantial with a nice finish, classy enough to leave out in my living room as part of a particular kind of decor. It also arrived securely packaged, which is lucky -- the outer box it came in looked like it had had a difficult journey, but the banjo itself was in fine shape. Of course, after five days I can't speak to its durability, but honestly I feel like for the price of a few evenings out in the city this banjo is well worth it as a way to get a feel for the instrument. If I play it enough that it breaks, I'll know I can justify an upgrade. UPDATE: I happily played this banjo every day for about three months before I got antsy and bought a fancier one (Recording King RK-20 Songster). Now that I have a point of comparison, I can say that the RK, which includes a tone ring, has a lovely, loud, ringing sound, with a richness the Jameson lacks. The RK is clearly a nicer instrument, and it's my new favorite. But you know what? I still play and love the Jameson too. It continues to stay in tune really well and sound good. And it's lighter than the RK, so easier to travel with or just take out to pick on the patio. In sum, you can get more banjo for more money, and it might make sense to do that if you're ready to commit. But I still think this banjo is a great deal for the price, and having two banjos rules, so even after upgrading I plan to get good use out of it.

## Features

- Premium craftsmanship: Crafted from the finest woods, with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, mahogany neck, closed back mahogany resonator, as well as a purpleheart fretboard, this beautiful 5-string banjo from Jameson is exceptional.
- High-end design: Jameson's banjo features a Remo Weatherking drum head, a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge, a chrome plated armrest, an adjustable tailpiece, and truss rod. Also, designed with a removable resonator allowing you to play the banjo both open and closed back.
- Geared 5th tuner: As a 5-string banjo, this model features a 5th geared tuner side peg. This is a beneficial enhancement over the more typical friction tuners, allowing for better control of your instrument’s sound.
- Beautiful tone: The design behind this banjo and the chosen materials enable it to produce an eloquent, rich tone. It offers distinctive and beautiful sound characteristics, perfect for playing bluegrass, clawhammer, folk, country, and rock tunes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0033P1O6S |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,966 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #7 in Banjos (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,620) |
| Date First Available | January 11, 2010 |
| Fretboard Material | Hardwood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.9 pounds |
| Item model number | BJ05RHBANJO |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Maple |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Jameson Guitars
- **Color:** Brown
- **Finish Type:** Polished
- **Instrument:** Banjo, Guitar
- **Item Weight:** 5.9 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches
- **Operation Mode:** acoustic
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Maple

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this good for playing megadeth?**
A: I do not know what megadeth is.

**Q: A lot of beginner banjos get out of tune the higher up the frets you go. How is the tuning as you go up the neck?**
A: An instrument that begins losing its proper tuning as you progress up the neck isn't normally relative to the cost or brand of the instrument but to the position of the bridge. The exception to this being an instrument on which some of the frets were installed at a slight angle, then as you pass that fret each consecutive fret will be out of tune, but this is actually pretty rare if the instrument comes from a major supplier and wasn't handmade by a friend in the garage.
This company has a very good QC division that assures against obvious and major defects such as irregular fretting or incorrectly shaped bridges and nuts. 
I'm short, this instrument SHOULD only get out of tune the further up the neck you go if the bridge is not correctly sat. The same goes for almost all instruments made from companies big enough to sell their products through major retailers. With obvious exceptions but they're rare.

**Q: what kind of strings are on it?**
A: I'm pretty sure it's just some generic strings. They are actually pretty decent though, no real reason to change them until they get old.

**Q: Can you take the resonator off?**
A: The resonator is removable--there are 4 thumbscrews you can undo and take it off. You'll probably also have to remove the chrome hand rest before loosening the thumbscrew under it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Instrument, Sounds Great, Excellent Value
*by J***P on February 7, 2016*

I was in the market for a beginner banjo, and really didn't know where to start. In the interests of full disclosure, I am a veteran guitar player. I used to play banjo many, many years ago, but I played it like a guitarist. This time around, I wanted to learn to play it as a banjoist, as it should be played, so for all intents and purposes I am a beginner. I don't know anyone who plays banjo, so I couldn't get any recommendations from friends or family. After considerable Internet research - a lot of which involved checking out Amazon reviews - I settled on this Jameson instrument. Many of the "name" brands in the music stores seem to start in the $250 range and go right up to the $700s and $800s, and I even saw some over $1,000. Even the $250 range was beyond my budget. In Amazon (rather than the music stores) there were instruments within my budget in the $150 - $200 range, but none of the names was familiar to me. Then again, I admit, I don't know enough about the banjo world to really know the names. Anyway, to make a long story short, I am really glad I decided on this instrument. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship, really attractive and nicely put together, and it sounds great. During my research, I had seen several reviews of other brands where people had said not to expect your banjo to arrive ready to play. You would have to install the bridge, the strings and so on. Not so with this Jameson - it arrived nicely packed and ready to play. It only needed minor tuning, which is of course understandable (for which I recommend the Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin , which works fine for banjo even though they don't mention that). It even included a tuning and chord chart. Note that this instrument has a (removable) resonator back, which is a bonus in this price range, since a resonator back usually hikes up the price. Another nice bonus is that Jameson provides free basic lessons on their website ([...], which links to [...]). I noticed that in the questions above, one answer said it was made in USA. However, mine was made in China. This is not an issue for me and shouldn't be for you (unless you are of the "buy-only-American" persuasion); it's a beautiful instrument regardless of where it was made. All in all, I highly recommend this banjo, especially (but not only) for beginners. It is an excellent value for a really fine instrument. Five stars without any reservations!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful beginner banjo
*by M***Y on April 28, 2020*

I'm a complete beginner who decided on a whim that I should learn to play bluegrass banjo. I got this banjo five days ago, have played it every day, and just love it so far. It has a nice sound and seems to stay in tune well. It doesn't look or feel like a cheap instrument. It's substantial with a nice finish, classy enough to leave out in my living room as part of a particular kind of decor. It also arrived securely packaged, which is lucky -- the outer box it came in looked like it had had a difficult journey, but the banjo itself was in fine shape. Of course, after five days I can't speak to its durability, but honestly I feel like for the price of a few evenings out in the city this banjo is well worth it as a way to get a feel for the instrument. If I play it enough that it breaks, I'll know I can justify an upgrade. UPDATE: I happily played this banjo every day for about three months before I got antsy and bought a fancier one (Recording King RK-20 Songster). Now that I have a point of comparison, I can say that the RK, which includes a tone ring, has a lovely, loud, ringing sound, with a richness the Jameson lacks. The RK is clearly a nicer instrument, and it's my new favorite. But you know what? I still play and love the Jameson too. It continues to stay in tune really well and sound good. And it's lighter than the RK, so easier to travel with or just take out to pick on the patio. In sum, you can get more banjo for more money, and it might make sense to do that if you're ready to commit. But I still think this banjo is a great deal for the price, and having two banjos rules, so even after upgrading I plan to get good use out of it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Banjo Deal
*by D***J on October 22, 2012*

Liked: * High-quality look (beautiful polished wood back and neck) * Good sound * Holds tuning well * Lowest priced, best value real banjo on Internet and in stores * Shipped by UPS with no damage, arrived in perfect condition from several states away * 5-stringed (don't get the 4 string, because eventually you'll want the 5 string anyways, and it's easy enough to play it as if it were a 4-string without the high drone 5th string because it's set slightly lower than the plane of the other four) * Resonator or closed-back design is louder, better than open-backed banjos, very loud, strong sound * I found it straightforward to learn basic skills with my guitar background(it's string tunings and configuration are different, but techniques are similar) * Not too heavy (some banjos I've picked up felt like a sack of bricks) * Comes with chord chart printed on a piece of paper, a tuning guide with a piano for reference (for most common G-tuning or gDGBD), a diagram of the banjo parts, and a little tool * Neck and string spacing is not to narrow, it's standard Disliked: * Some frets may be a slightly off (I tuned it, but fretting the 5th fret produces a noticeably sharp note that my tuner confirms), or perhaps the bridge is misplaced by a millimeter or two on mine, but I'm not experienced enough to precisely place it for accurate notes-playing all the way up the neck. However, this is not a big deal as you only notice if you have a good ear for pitches, and for the price it's to be expected. * The tuning peg for the highest drone string that's halfway up the neck is really hard to turn, and doesn't turn smoothly like the other 4 tuners on the head. Conclusion: * Buy it. If you want a low-priced, good-quality banjo to start learning and continue playing for years, this is a good find. * I'm very happy with my banjo, and I don't foresee any repairs needed, and I don't expect to feel the need to upgrade to a pricier instrument. * I d also recommend buying a banjo strap, finger picks, a clip-on tuner for guitars/banjos, and possibly a beginner banjo book to get started.

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