Description
Martinez banjoleles are a true blast from the past!
Before electronic amplification was available, performers had to rely on construction methods that improved the volume and projection of their instrument – and so the Martinez Banjo or “banjolele” was born, combining the volume of the banjo with the sound and playability of a ukulele.
Martinez banjoleles offer distinctive percussive tone and old-time charm, perfect for those who favour an instrument with a unique voice.
BRAND: MARTINEZ
MODEL: MBU-24-NST
INSTRUMENT: BANJO UKULELE
SIZE: 24″
COLOUR: SUNBURST SATIN
DEXTERITY: RIGHT
STRINGS: 4 STRING (AQUILA NYLGUT)
TOP: REMO “WEATHER KING” HEAD
SIDES: MAPLE
NECK: MAHOGANY
FINGERBOARD: ROSEWOOD
BRIDGE: FLOATING
BRIDGE SADDLE: 54 mm
SCALE LENGTH: 15 INCHES
NUT WIDTH: 36mm
MACHINE HEADS: MARTINEZ
PICKUP SYSTEM: NONE
BUILT IN TUNER: NONE
FRETS: 18
WARRANTY: 2 YEARS
INCLUDES CASE: PADDED SOFT CASE
LENGTH: 610 mm
DEPTH: 70 mm
WIDTH: 220 mm
WEIGHT: 1.2kg
Martinez was once the top name in banjoleles, and pretty much owned the market. That status ended up being their undoing, as they couldn’t keep up with cheaper imported instruments. Production continued at a lower level for many years before ceasing altogether. A new reissue banjolele line from Martinez has breathed new life into these little instruments, and they are again becoming popular.
Banjo ukes are a uniquely American instrument that combines the best of both worlds – the mellow sound of a ukulele with the twang of a banjo.
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