{"product_id":"chord-bj-5g-5-string-resonator-banjo-in-g","title":"Chord BJ-5G 5-String Resonator Banjo in G","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord BJ-5G is a traditional five-string banjo tuned to G, built for bluegrass and finger picking styles. The body rim and resonator are made from mahogany laminate with a closed back, and the mahogany neck is paired with a hardwood composite fingerboard and bridge. A coated Remo drum head forms the sound board and supports the floating bridge, giving the instrument the bright, resonant tone associated with folk and country playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning is handled by open geared tuners, with four open geared machine heads and one closed geared head for the fifth string. The tension adjustable tailpiece accepts either loop or ball-end strings, so you can set the instrument up to suit your preference. A chrome plated arm rest adds comfort during longer sessions, and two eyelets are fitted for a neck strap. The banjo has a nut width of 30mm and a scale length of 665mm, finished in clear gloss lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a right-handed instrument with a 280mm (11\") drum head, and all woods are sourced from sustainable forests. The BJ-5G sits within the wider BJ Series, which is also available in tenor and guitar tunings, so you can choose the setup that matches your playing. Whether you are moving up from a starter model or looking for a well specified banjo for regular use, this is a fully featured option for country and folk repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany laminate, closed back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning machine heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 open geared + 1 closed geared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e665mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear gloss lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrum head size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280mm (11\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tuning is the Chord BJ-5G set up for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a five-string banjo tuned to G, a standard tuning for bluegrass and finger picking. The BJ Series is also offered in tenor and guitar tunings if you need a different setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of strings can I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tension adjustable tailpiece accepts both loop and ball-end strings, so you can fit whichever type you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a resonator or open-back banjo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a resonator body with a closed back, which projects more sound forward and suits bluegrass playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the scale length and nut width?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale length is 665mm and the nut width is 30mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this banjo suitable for left-handed players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the BJ-5G is a right-handed instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drum head does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fitted with a coated Remo head measuring 280mm (11\"), which supports the floating bridge and shapes the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271879483659,"sku":"175.505UK","price":264.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/175505UK_0.jpg?v=1785001641","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/chord-bj-5g-5-string-resonator-banjo-in-g","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}