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Overall, you can be confident that the Empress Gaelic Banjo will impress visually and aurally at every turn.īarnes & Mullins Empress banjos are beautiful instruments named in memory of the 'RMS Empress of Ireland' steam ship which sank on Canada's St Lawrence River in May 1914 with the loss of over 1000 lives. Mr Albert Mullins, who was on the return leg of a 2 year worldwide sales voyage, was one of the lost souls that day. Now, you are provided with a limited-time offer to have. The instrument is complemented by chrome hardware and fittings, ovangkol fingerboard with patterned fret inlays, and traditional planetary-style machineheads.Īurally, you can be sure of superb depth of sound, paired with a bright and articulate response that rewards exploration and encourages performance of a wide range of playing styles. Our string instruments are made by compiling three significant aspects: Quality, durability, and beauty.

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This shorter-than-usual scale is ideal for playing the fast, complex fiddle melodies found in much traditional Irish and Gaelic music.įeaturing a wonderfully figured burl walnut resonator with its spellbinding marbled grain pattern, combined with a walnut rim and neck, the Empress banjo is a real head turner, plus its shorter scale allows you the extra level of freedom to run up and down the neck with ease. The Celtic harp is one of the most recognizable Irish instruments and has a long history dating back to the late 11th century. This 'Empress' Irish-Gaelic 4-string banjo features a shorter-scale, 17 fret neck. Some of the most iconic Irish string instruments include the Celtic harp, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, and concertina.

IRISH STRINGED INSTRUMENT UPGRADE

A stunning upgrade for those playing traditional Gaelic music.

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