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Product Description
How to Tune the Banjo?
The most common banjo type is a 5 string banjo and has a standard tuning in open G - the notes from the 5th string to the 1st are G, D, G, B, D. This is referred to as "Open G" Tuning because the banjo is tuned to an open G chord, meaning that if you strum the banjo without fingering any of the strings on the neck you will be playing a G chord. The clip-on tuner in the pack will help you with the tuning.
- Accented with white jade pegs and geared 5th tuner, this ADM classic 5-string banjo is easy to tune.
- To avoid damage in transportation, the banjo hasn't been tuned yet.
Know About ADM 5-String Banjo
Banjo - Yours Special and Beautiful music instrument
The upper part of the banjo is shaped like a guitar, and the lower part is shaped like a tambourine. It has four or five strings and it can be played with finger or a plectrum.
According to legend, banjo originates in West Africa. In the era of slave trade in the 17th century, the slaves introduced it into America. Later, banjo came from the southern plantations gradually to the northern states of the United States and became popular.
- Remo Drum Head
- 24 Brackets
- Classical Body Design
- Quality Components
- Sweet Playing Sound
- Comfortable Feel
- A good starting instrument, worth giving it a shot to see if it interests you. A great gift for music lovers.
- Perfect for beginner students and comes with bag, 3*picks, strap, digital E-tuner, hanger and extra strings etc
High Quality Material
The high quality mahogany body and Remo drum head of banjo make it produce a warm and soft sound. While keeping the structure stable, it also increases the stability and transmission of sound.
Geared 5th Tuner
A feature usually found only on more expensive banjos, this geared 5th tuner is an important upgrade over the common friction tuner.
Stable Top
Features 24 brackets, a maple bridge, an adjustable hinged tailpiece and a chrome plated arm rest. Not only does the ADM banjo sound great, it looks great too!
How to Position Your Bridge?
Step 1
Measure the distance from the nut to the twelfth fret.
Step 2
Measure the same distance from the twelfth fret onto the Drum Head of banjo.
Step 3
Make a small pencil mark. This gives you the correct scale length and marks the correct place to position the bridge.
Step 4
Leave a small pencil mark and then Installation of the bridge. This gives you the correct scale length and marks the correct place to position the bridge.
Know more about ADM Banjo
Adjustable Banjo neck
ADM banjo features adjustable truss rod design allows every player to keep the neck straight by countering the pull of the strings and natural tendencies in the wood.
When the action is too low, loosen the nut outside of the rim and tighten the nut inside the rim. Strings will go up from the fingerboard.
If the action is too high, loosen the nut inside the rim and tighten the outside nut. Strings will go down to the fingerboard.
Open Back & Resonator Banjo
ADM 5 string banjo can not only be a resonator banjo but also an open back banjo by detaching the back of banjo. The resonator banjo produces a mellower, softer sound while the open back banjo style produces a very bright sound. Two different style of banjo is to meet the different demand of player.
Easy to Tune
Accented with open back white jade pegs, geared 5th tuner, 15:1 ratios, combined the traditional look with precise, smooth, accurate tuning experience. Brings you all the classic tones of a traditional 5 string banjo. Perfect for country, folk, bluegrass, and even some modern rock.
JamesonSS
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
First off, shipping was amazing. These guys got it out the door on a Deadline. Which is great. Secondly, its a much higher quality Instrument than i expected, especially at this price point.
Walter T Conklin
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
Super awesome banjo, it sounds great. I've played it next to a few higher end $3000 banjos and I dont think anyone could tell a difference.I'm very happy
Lado
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
so far the banjo itself was very beautiful and seems to play nice. the first issue to come up was the 4th banjo string. it seemed to be overtight and when i tried to tune it, it snapped, there was no warning whatsoever. i did ended up using the extra 4 string that came with and did my best to restring it but since im new to this i dont think i did the best job. I will buying higher quality string from somewhere else the next issue is the banjo picks, they are simply too large and difficult to use. the thumb pick is probably the worst. it is solid steel and thick for it purposes and too large. i had to use pliers to bend it into a usable form. I will have to purchase newer picks from a different source.the third issue is the banjo sling as it is small and uncomfortable to wear and the rough fabric scratches the neck. very cheap and will need to be replaced.the fourth issue is the bag is cheap and sort of small for the banjo , the banjo will go in it simply too much a tight fit. i will keep since there no other bags that seemed reasonably priced.the banjo tuner is pretty nice that is a given, although the battery being included would've been nice.overall i wouldn't buy again and i would wish to return for my money but unfortunately this the only option i have to economically afford a banjo as i live in a rural area.EDIT: I was recently in contact with the company, and they have been really receptive and apologetic.for the poor quality of the first banjo. they have graciously sent me a replacement banjo and parts and by inspecting the strings it seems to be perfect order and not one was damaged nor snapped when i tried to tune. i must note that the new banjo sounds even better that the original one! the banjo picks are still awkward to use, however this new pair are more comfortable and more usable than the previous. i will keep them as trusty back up. the carrying bag seems better and the banjo can actually fit. although the banjo sling is still probably the worst part. its simply too rough on the neck but it will do the jobs as intended. all-in-all the folks from ADM really showed some high-quality service which is something i really value. I wouldn't mind doing more shopping with them in the future.
Emmie B Eaton
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
This is a great banjo which is especially for beginners but doesn’t seem like a beginner’s banjo. It’s built well as far as we can tell, and the sound is wonderful. I bought it for my husband and now I might want one too! It came packaged well and safely. The only 2 things wrong is that it did not include an owner’s manual or a battery for the electric tuner. But that’s ok because I bought a beginner’s book on how to play the banjo and we can buy a battery for the tuner. No big deal, just a bit inconvenient. Beautiful banjo - beautiful to look at and beautiful sound. My husband loves it!
Brian Fox
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2019
I was delighted with the quality of the banjo and the speed with which it arrived. It greatly surpassed my expectations of how good an entry-level instrument would be. Definitely a keeper and the service was excellent!
Woodslore
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2019
I am very happy with this product. The banjo itself is beautifully made. Its simple but still really nice. The added items are not cheap like you'd expect. The bag is well made, the tunner is simple and effective. The one thing that is a negative, the picks are small. It might just be my fingers but they are very tight and prolonged use they cut off circulation. All in all this is a great product, well worth the purchase.Note I have no idea why such a massive box was sent with it.
Jennifer O
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2019
This banjo arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. Very handy to have the tuner, picks etc included - my teen could start playing right away. He’s very happy with both the look and sound of the instrument
Cameron Gies
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2019
Beautiful looking, affordable banjo. Great to get started on (as I'm doing), though i have noticed the 1st and 2nd strings are near impossible to fret up near the nut. I'm unsure if this is due to my fretting fingers being a little weak or if its a resonator/tensioner thing, but it leads to a buzzing, almost sitar-like sound on the upper frets of those strings. Makes cords sound really odd, but i don't think it's a "deal breaker", especially for beginners.If you want perfect, professional sound, you gotta buy a better banjo anyways. This is great for learning on without spending an obscene amount of money.The finger picks are pretty small, btw. I'm a larger dude, but i don't think my fingers are all that fat and these cut off circulation in my fingertips. Simple solution was buy a bigger set of picks. As another review stated, the strap isn't great but it does the job. Everything comes back to getting what you're paying for. Its 5 strings on a resonator, so you can learn to play the instrument. If you really like it, buy a better one down the road.
Benasi
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2019
My first banjo came in good condition.Shipping came fast considering it travelled half way through the country. (About four days with express)Heads up if you're done tuning the banjo, take out the battery from the tuning device. Sometimes it’ll automatically turn on with loud music nearby.I would like to recommend youtuber Markwardle to help teach blue grass music.
Amcallister
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
The banjo itself is a great beginners banjo. Other than unboxing it, you are 100% ready to start pickin it the second it arrives! And it sounds great too! The strings are not hard to press down, which can save those fingertips if you are just starting with a stringed instrument.The tuner does a decent job but found that GuitarTuna app was better. (And free)The strap is ok. It does what it was intended to do. However, the metal clips will scratch at the wood finish of the banjo as it moves around. It has left some major scratches in the finish. I suggest either not using the strap, or at least looking for something better.With my order I did NOT receive all items that were advertised (missing picks). I emailed the company and they have not ever replied to me. (I’ve emailed multiple times, over a 2 week period). However, I contacted amazon and they gave me some credit to purchase the items missing. (Most likely better quality anyways. Because of the poor customer service of The company, I am giving it 4 stars. Other than that, for what you are paying, this is a great banjo and will leave you with a smile!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
I was surprised to see that the front of my banjo is like a drum that you play I didn't particularly care for it I fill that it maybe should be made differently than that and I would have liked it more if the wood grain would have been a little lighter than what I see and some of it I half to install myself and I fill that it should have already been done since I don't know what I'm doing I'm new to the banjo world but other than that I like it fine , I'm just saying, and it did come with extra things i got a nice black bag i like that fine and it,s fancy to with straps a handle and all i got picks for my fingers extra strings and a brigge and a cloth for keeping it clean a balancing tool to keep it in tune and a few other things that i do appreciate and I got all this for a rill good price that other wise I would have had to buy it and it would have been a separate purchase and more money but with this set for one small price i got everything that has now put my pocket book to rest and my mind so I just want to say thanks and shipping was fast even though the box that it was in was torn up and it had been taped up but who ever did that absolutely done a tacky job but after inspecting the contents in side I seen that everythings fine so any ways thanks a bunch . MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! AND HAPPY NEW Years! ok....ok {thank you }. © ™.
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