Richwood RMB-904-SS Tenor Banjo
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
This Richwood RMB-904-SS is a really solid option for players diving into tenor banjo, especially those interested in Irish traditional music. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point, and that ebony fingerboard makes those fast tunes a breeze. It's a great entry point, or a reliable workhorse for someone who wants a bright, responsive instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Richwood RMB-904-SS Tenor Banjo
- 4-String Tenor Banjo
- Short scale
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Rim: Aluminium
- Head: 11" Remo Weatherking white
- Elaborate inlays on fingerboard & headstock
- 2-Way adjustable tension rod
- Scale: 500 mm
- Nut width: 30.5 mm
- Maple bridge
- 17 Frets
- 24 Tuning lugs
- Flat bar hoop
- Vintage style tailpiece
- Bone nut
- Ivorid body binding
- Tuners high grade banjo style 4: 1 enclosed
- Tuning: G-D-A-E (Irish)
- Chrome plated hardware
- Colour: Natural gloss
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience for intricate melodies.
- • Aluminum rim offers a bright, crisp tone ideal for Irish and Celtic music.
- • High-grade enclosed tuners ensure stable tuning, crucial for live performance.
- • The 500mm scale offers a comfortable feel, particularly for smaller hands or those preferring a shorter reach.
CONS
- • Aluminum rims can lack the warmth of brass, potentially limiting tonal versatility.
- • Elaborate inlays, while visually appealing, may impact resale value slightly.
- • The short scale might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer banjo scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
4-String Tenor Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
No
Strings
Steel
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
Similar Products
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
This model lacks a resonator, so it's more open and airy, lacking the focused projection of a resonator banjo – better suited for traditional Irish styles.
Yes, a bone nut transmits vibration more efficiently, contributing to a slightly improved tone and sustain, plus it offers better durability.
Absolutely; while tuned to G-D-A-E for Irish music, you can retune it to CGDA for tenor guitar styles, expanding its versatility.
