{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-soprano-walnut-ukulele-bmuk5s","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins Soprano Walnut Ukulele [BMUK5S]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BMUK5S Concert Ukulele\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn eye-catching soprano uke with lots of tonal warmth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Barnes \u0026amp; Mullins BMUK5S ukulele features a beautifully figured Walnut top, back and sides. As walnut is a dense wood, you can expect a full-bodied, warm tone with excellent low-end character. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe BMUK5S's mid-brown walnut grain textures are enhanced further with an all-over high gloss finish, patterned binding and an attractive bevelled edge for extra comfort and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these classy ukuleles.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBMUK5 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCommon soprano ukulele tuning: \u003cstrong\u003eG, C, E, A – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I buy a soprano ukulele?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe ukulele is one of the easier string instruments to play – and certainly one of the most fun. However, before you buy your uke, you may be slightly confused about the different types available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY \u0026amp; CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soprano\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTOP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBACK \u0026amp; SIDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBRIDGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBINDING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patterned Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSADDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubone\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Gloss\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okoume\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINGERBOARD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFRETS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eINLAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS Dots\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSTRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquila ‘Nylgut'\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHEADSTOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMACHINEHEADS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed Gear - Black\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNUT WIDTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCALE LENGTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6kg\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins Origins\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSpecialising in all things banjo, they soon began manufacturing their own banjos as well as importing many other instruments. The original Barnes and Mullins banjos are still sought after today, with collectors seeking them out all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSadly in 1914 at the age of 40, Albert Mullins drowned when the ‘Empress of Ireland’ sank on the St Lawrence River. He was on the home leg of a 2 year sales trip.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 1976, Mark Barnes – son of Bowley Barnes – moved the business to Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury. Sadly in 1986, Mark Barnes died. He was greatly admired and respected by employees and customers alike who were quick to tell of his fair and generous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier warehouse item.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 2–5 business days handling when supplier stock is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46339330113580,"sku":"BMUK5S","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2970\/9956\/files\/BMUK5S_19d9a260-7eb7-41ae-b8ce-3a011b27549c.jpg?v=1791343518","url":"https:\/\/roycemusic.com.au\/products\/barnes-mullins-soprano-walnut-ukulele-bmuk5s","provider":"roycemusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}