Harley Benton BJO-35Pro 5 String Banjo OB
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Harley Benton
BJO-35Pro 5 String Banjo OB
Product Info
Article Number:
345287
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BJO-35Pro 5 String Banjo OB
Category:
Banjos
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point for bluegrass enthusiasts or anyone wanting to explore the classic open-back banjo sound. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price, offering a good foundation for learning and casual playing. It's a budget-friendly option that delivers a respectable tone, making it ideal for beginners and hobbyists.
Product Description
- Harley Benton BJO-35Pro 5 String Banjo OB
- 5-String Banjo
- Style: open back
- Bluegrass Series
- Rim: Mahogany
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Blackwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 670 mm
- Nut width: 32 mm
- Head: Remo
- Bracket with 18 brackets
- Deluxe machine heads
- Graphite nut
- Bridge: Maple/blackwood
- Colour: Natural
- high gloss
- Matching replacement head: Article no.: #156789# (not included)
PROS
- • Mahogany rim provides a warm, woody tone characteristic of open-back banjos.
- • Graphite nut enhances tuning stability and reduces string friction for smoother playing.
- • Nato neck offers a surprisingly stable platform, minimizing warp and twist.
- • Deluxe machine heads provide precise tuning adjustments, a step above basic hardware.
CONS
- • Blackwood fingerboard, while attractive, can feel a bit harder than rosewood.
- • Open-back design lacks the volume and projection of a resonator banjo.
- • The natural finish may require extra care to prevent finish checking with humidity changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
5-String Open Back Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
No
Strings
Steel
Neck Material
Nato
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of a vintage tone – warm and mellow – but lacks the aged complexity of a truly old instrument. Expect a brighter, more immediate response.
Yes, the head is easily replaceable, and Remo heads are a common choice; Harley Benton even provides a part number for a compatible replacement.
The 32mm nut width is a standard banjo width; while it’s not exceptionally narrow, the neck profile is comfortable and shouldn’t pose significant issues for players with smaller hands.
