Harley Benton BJU-15Pro Banjo Ukulele
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Harley Benton
BJU-15Pro Banjo Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
345282
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BJU-15Pro Banjo Ukulele
Category:
Banjos
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton BJU-15Pro is a fun, affordable entry point into the banjo ukulele world. It’s surprisingly well-made for the price, offering a decent tone and playable neck. Ideal for beginners, casual players, or anyone wanting a quirky, unique instrument for folk or island-inspired music.
Product Description
- Harley Benton BJU-15Pro Banjo Ukulele
- 4-String Banjo Ukulele
- Rim: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Blackwood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- 18 Frets
- Scale: 392 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- 8" Remo BJ-0800-M2 head
- 12 Tuning lugs
- Open vintage-type tuners
- Graphite nut
- Bridge: Maple / Blackwood
- Ukulele nylon strings: 056 - 072 - 082 - 058
- Weight: 1.9 kg
- Total length: 65 cm
- Colour: Natural Dark Matte
- Suitable replacement strings: Art. #422398# (not included)
- Suitable gig bag: Art. #207774# (not included)
PROS
- • Maple rim delivers a surprisingly bright, clear banjo-uke tone
- • Blackwood fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience for comfortable fretting
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and tuning instability, a nice touch at this price
- • Remo BJ-0800 head provides good projection and responsiveness for various playing styles
CONS
- • Maple neck can be prone to movement with humidity changes, requiring careful maintenance
- • Vintage-style tuners are functional, but may lack precision for fine tuning
- • The nylon strings, while standard, limit the instrument's potential for a truly bright, bluegrass sound
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Key Features
Type
Banjo Ukulele
Head Size
8in
Resonator
Open-back
Strings
Nylon (056 - 072 - 082 - 058)
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The nylon strings give it a warmer, mellower tone; fluorocarbons would provide more 'snap' and projection, but require a setup adjustment.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, but the 35mm nut width is wider than a typical ukulele, which some steel-string players might find familiar.
The build is surprisingly solid; the finish is basic, but the construction seems sound, and the materials are appropriate for the price range.
