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.
The Barnes & Mullins Perfect features 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 machine heads.
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.
Specs
Type |
Resonator |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
5 |
Body Shape |
Banjo |
Body Material |
Mahogany |
Head Material |
Remo Weatherking® |
Flange |
Chrome |
Rim |
30 Bracket Aluminium |
Neck Material |
Mahogany |
Fretboard Material |
Ovangkol |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Mother of Pearl Dots |
Nut Width |
30mm |
Bridge |
Maple with Ovangkol Tip with Chrome Tailpiece |
Armrest |
Chrome |
Tuners |
Closed Gear |