Harley Benton BJ-55Pro 5 String Banjo
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Harley Benton
BJ-55Pro 5 String Banjo
Product Info
Article Number:
345288
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BJ-55Pro 5 String Banjo
Category:
Banjos
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton banjo is a surprisingly solid entry point into bluegrass. The dark cherry sunburst finish looks great, and the overall build is decent for the price. It's perfect for beginners or players on a budget who want a traditional banjo sound without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton BJ-55Pro 5 String Banjo
- 5-String Banjo
- Bluegrass Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Nato
- Dark blackwood fingerboard (Pinus Radiata)
- Heart fingerboard inlays
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 670 mm
- Nut width: 32 mm
- Bindings
- Headstock inlay
- Remo haed
- Brass tone bracket with 24 lugs
- Deluxe machine heads
- Nut: Graphite
- Bridge: Maple/blackwood (Pinus Radiata)
- Colour: Dark Cherry Sunburst
- Suitable replacement head: Article no.: #156789# (not included)
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant tone suitable for bluegrass.
- • Graphite nut ensures stable tuning and improved string response.
- • 24-lug brass tone ring enhances projection and traditional banjo sound.
- • Deluxe machine heads offer smooth tuning and increased stability compared to basic options.
CONS
- • Nato neck, while stable, might lack the premium feel of maple or mahogany.
- • Pinus Radiata fingerboard can be prone to slight movement with humidity changes.
- • Requires a replacement head to truly unlock its sonic potential; not included.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
5-String Bluegrass Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
No
Strings
5
Neck Material
Nato
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The brass tone ring delivers a respectable tone, but it won't match the complexity and sustain of a more expensive, hand-spun tone ring.
Pinus Radiata can be a bit softer, so occasional fret buzz might occur, especially with heavier playing or humidity fluctuations; a professional setup is recommended.
A Remo Renaissance or similar head will dramatically improve the banjo's projection and tone – something brighter and more responsive than the stock head.
