Barnes & Mullins BUBJ1 Closed-Back Banjo-lele Banjo Ukulele

Ukulele Tuning with a Brighter Banjo Voice

The Barnes and Mullins BUBJ1 Closed-Back Banjo-lele is a banjo ukulele for players who want ukulele tuning and size, but with more bite, volume and old-time character than a standard wooden ukulele. It is scaled and strung like a ukulele, so the left-hand feel stays familiar for uke players, while the banjo-style body gives strummed chords a sharper attack and more percussive snap.

The closed-back mahogany resonator helps push the sound forward, giving the BUBJ1 more projection than an open-backed folk-style instrument. That makes it useful for busking, acoustic sessions, stage work or any setting where a regular ukulele can disappear too easily behind guitars and voices.

The mahogany neck, mahogany tone rim and ovangkol fingerboard give the instrument a practical, comfortable playing feel, with 18 frets for melody work higher up the neck. A Remo coated head, 12 brackets, maple bridge with ovangkol tip and no-knot style tailpiece all contribute to the banjo-lele’s bright, snappy response.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this banjo ukulele is best for ukulele players who want more volume, cut and stage presence without learning a new tuning or moving to a full-size banjo.

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