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product_id: 1918227
title: "Right Hand 5 String (this listing)"
brand: "jameson guitars"
price: "₱20739"
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# Premium maple & mahogany build 5-string versatility Geared 5th tuner precision Right Hand 5 String (this listing)

**Brand:** jameson guitars
**Price:** ₱20739
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with Jameson’s rich tone & pro-level tuning precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Right Hand 5 String (this listing) by jameson guitars
- **How much does it cost?** ₱20739 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1918227-right-hand-5-string-this-listing)

## Best For

- jameson guitars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jameson guitars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Authentic Tone:** Crafted with a 5-ply maple & mahogany shell plus a purpleheart fretboard for warm, resonant sound that stands out in any jam session.
- • **Versatile Play Style:** Removable closed solid back resonator lets you switch between open and closed back tones, perfect for bluegrass, folk, and country vibes.
- • **Precision Tuning Control:** Equipped with a geared 5th tuner for effortless, stable tuning—no more slipping or constant retuning during gigs.
- • **Travel-Ready Deluxe Gig Bag:** Includes a padded 15mm gig bag with backpack straps and storage pocket, making it easy to carry your banjo in style wherever creativity strikes.
- • **Ready to Play Out of the Box:** Arrives fully assembled with a premium Remo Weatherking head and adjustable truss rod, so you can start strumming immediately—no setup hassle.

## Overview

The Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo features a premium 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, a mahogany neck, and a purpleheart fretboard, delivering rich, authentic sound. Its geared 5th tuner ensures precise tuning stability, while the removable closed solid back resonator offers tonal versatility. Ready to play out of the box and paired with a deluxe gig bag, this banjo is an exceptional value for beginners and seasoned players alike.

## Description

The banjo is known for its iconic, classically Americana sound, producing rich melodies and songs that instantly transport the listener to fields of Kentucky bluegrass. For a student, beginning musician, an intermediate banjo player, or even an advanced musician, this is an excellent banjo to strum on. This beautiful, well-crafted 5-string banjo from Jameson Guitars is a must-have for anyone interested in playing folk, country, clawhammer, bluegrass, and similar eclectic types of rock music. It is a stunning, 5-string banjo with 24 chrome-plated brackets. It features a closed solid back mahogany resonator and is crafted with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell and mahogany neck. Additionally, it has a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge and a purpleheart fretboard, which add to its pleasant acoustic sound and tone. It has a high-end Remo head, an adjustable truss rod, a chrome armrest, and a hinged tailpiece. A geared 5th tuner side peg is an added benefit, offering an upgrade over standard banjos that only have four and use friction tuners. Included with the banjo is a deluxe 15mm gig bag to keep your instrument safe when carrying or in transport. It is designed with a carry handle, backpack shoulder straps, and a storage pocket for added convenience.

Review: Beautiful Instrument, Sounds Great, Excellent Value - I was in the market for a beginner banjo, and really didn't know where to start. In the interests of full disclosure, I am a veteran guitar player. I used to play banjo many, many years ago, but I played it like a guitarist. This time around, I wanted to learn to play it as a banjoist, as it should be played, so for all intents and purposes I am a beginner. I don't know anyone who plays banjo, so I couldn't get any recommendations from friends or family. After considerable Internet research - a lot of which involved checking out desertcart reviews - I settled on this Jameson instrument. Many of the "name" brands in the music stores seem to start in the $250 range and go right up to the $700s and $800s, and I even saw some over $1,000. Even the $250 range was beyond my budget. In desertcart (rather than the music stores) there were instruments within my budget in the $150 - $200 range, but none of the names was familiar to me. Then again, I admit, I don't know enough about the banjo world to really know the names. Anyway, to make a long story short, I am really glad I decided on this instrument. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship, really attractive and nicely put together, and it sounds great. During my research, I had seen several reviews of other brands where people had said not to expect your banjo to arrive ready to play. You would have to install the bridge, the strings and so on. Not so with this Jameson - it arrived nicely packed and ready to play. It only needed minor tuning, which is of course understandable (for which I recommend the Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin , which works fine for banjo even though they don't mention that). It even included a tuning and chord chart. Note that this instrument has a (removable) resonator back, which is a bonus in this price range, since a resonator back usually hikes up the price. Another nice bonus is that Jameson provides free basic lessons on their website ([...], which links to [...]). I noticed that in the questions above, one answer said it was made in USA. However, mine was made in China. This is not an issue for me and shouldn't be for you (unless you are of the "buy-only-American" persuasion); it's a beautiful instrument regardless of where it was made. All in all, I highly recommend this banjo, especially (but not only) for beginners. It is an excellent value for a really fine instrument. Five stars without any reservations!
Review: Lots of fun to play! - I have no talent at all when it comes to musical instruments. Heck, I can barely play a radio much less a banjo... but I have always wanted to learn. I am 51 now and figured it was time to learn so I did a little research and decided on this banjo. I chose this one because it was inexpensive and had good reviews and if it turned out I couldn't learn to play it, I would have no trouble selling it on Craigslist. I did get a digital tuner and you should get one, too. It made tuning quite easy. The only issue I had was the 5th string would not tune to G and I had to restring that 5th string so I could tighten it enough to reach G. I notified the manufacturer of my issue just in case it was a quality control problem and not just a fluke, and they sent me a full set of new strings for my troubles. It will be many years before I will need those extra strings. I am completely new to musical instruments. I cannot read music, I do not know any chords or tabs... I am the poster child for banjo noobery. I see noobery is not a word, but the kids these days would call me a "nub" or "newb". I have been practicing for about 2 weeks on my own with videos I watch on YouTube. I am very pleased with my progress and can actually play a 3-2-5-1 and 3-2-5-1-4-2-5-1 roll at a pace where it almost sounds like actual music. I can even play a beginners version of Amazing Grace! All that being said, I am very pleased with the banjo and how it sounds. It is a great looking and great sounding beginners banjo and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to play. Maybe in about 5 years I will move up to a more expensive model if my skill improves to that point. My goal is to be able to play gospel songs at church.

## Features

- Premium craftsmanship: Crafted from the finest woods, with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, mahogany neck, closed back mahogany resonator, as well as a purpleheart fretboard, this beautiful 5-string banjo from Jameson is exceptional.
- High-end design: Jameson's banjo features a Remo Weatherking drum head, a 5/8-inch maple ebony bridge, a chrome plated armrest, an adjustable tailpiece, and truss rod. Also, designed with a removable resonator allowing you to play the banjo both open and closed back.
- Geared 5th tuner: As a 5-string banjo, this model features a 5th geared tuner side peg. This is a beneficial enhancement over the more typical friction tuners, allowing for better control of your instrument’s sound.
- Beautiful tone: The design behind this banjo and the chosen materials enable it to produce an eloquent, rich tone. It offers distinctive and beautiful sound characteristics, perfect for playing bluegrass, clawhammer, folk, country, and rock tunes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0033P1O6S |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,963 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #26 in Banjos (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Brand Name | Jameson Guitars |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,623) |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753182688213 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Deluxe 15mm padded gig bag |
| Instrument | Banjo, Guitar |
| Item Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Jameson Guitars |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BJ005RHBANJO |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Model Name | Jameson Guitars 5-String Banjo 24 Bracket with Closed Solid Back and Geared 5th Tuner |
| Model Number | BJ05RHBANJO |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | acoustic |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Maple |
| UPC | 753182688213 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 day limited manufacturer warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Jameson Guitars
- **Color:** Brown
- **Finish Type:** Polished
- **Instrument:** Banjo, Guitar
- **Item Weight:** 5.9 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches
- **Operation Mode:** acoustic
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Maple

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this good for playing megadeth?**
A: I do not know what megadeth is.

**Q: A lot of beginner banjos get out of tune the higher up the frets you go. How is the tuning as you go up the neck?**
A: An instrument that begins losing its proper tuning as you progress up the neck isn't normally relative to the cost or brand of the instrument but to the position of the bridge. The exception to this being an instrument on which some of the frets were installed at a slight angle, then as you pass that fret each consecutive fret will be out of tune, but this is actually pretty rare if the instrument comes from a major supplier and wasn't handmade by a friend in the garage.
This company has a very good QC division that assures against obvious and major defects such as irregular fretting or incorrectly shaped bridges and nuts. 
I'm short, this instrument SHOULD only get out of tune the further up the neck you go if the bridge is not correctly sat. The same goes for almost all instruments made from companies big enough to sell their products through major retailers. With obvious exceptions but they're rare.

**Q: what kind of strings are on it?**
A: I'm pretty sure it's just some generic strings. They are actually pretty decent though, no real reason to change them until they get old.

**Q: Can you take the resonator off?**
A: The resonator is removable--there are 4 thumbscrews you can undo and take it off. You'll probably also have to remove the chrome hand rest before loosening the thumbscrew under it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Instrument, Sounds Great, Excellent Value
*by J***P on February 7, 2016*

I was in the market for a beginner banjo, and really didn't know where to start. In the interests of full disclosure, I am a veteran guitar player. I used to play banjo many, many years ago, but I played it like a guitarist. This time around, I wanted to learn to play it as a banjoist, as it should be played, so for all intents and purposes I am a beginner. I don't know anyone who plays banjo, so I couldn't get any recommendations from friends or family. After considerable Internet research - a lot of which involved checking out Amazon reviews - I settled on this Jameson instrument. Many of the "name" brands in the music stores seem to start in the $250 range and go right up to the $700s and $800s, and I even saw some over $1,000. Even the $250 range was beyond my budget. In Amazon (rather than the music stores) there were instruments within my budget in the $150 - $200 range, but none of the names was familiar to me. Then again, I admit, I don't know enough about the banjo world to really know the names. Anyway, to make a long story short, I am really glad I decided on this instrument. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship, really attractive and nicely put together, and it sounds great. During my research, I had seen several reviews of other brands where people had said not to expect your banjo to arrive ready to play. You would have to install the bridge, the strings and so on. Not so with this Jameson - it arrived nicely packed and ready to play. It only needed minor tuning, which is of course understandable (for which I recommend the Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin , which works fine for banjo even though they don't mention that). It even included a tuning and chord chart. Note that this instrument has a (removable) resonator back, which is a bonus in this price range, since a resonator back usually hikes up the price. Another nice bonus is that Jameson provides free basic lessons on their website ([...], which links to [...]). I noticed that in the questions above, one answer said it was made in USA. However, mine was made in China. This is not an issue for me and shouldn't be for you (unless you are of the "buy-only-American" persuasion); it's a beautiful instrument regardless of where it was made. All in all, I highly recommend this banjo, especially (but not only) for beginners. It is an excellent value for a really fine instrument. Five stars without any reservations!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun to play!
*by T***D on March 30, 2015*

I have no talent at all when it comes to musical instruments. Heck, I can barely play a radio much less a banjo... but I have always wanted to learn. I am 51 now and figured it was time to learn so I did a little research and decided on this banjo. I chose this one because it was inexpensive and had good reviews and if it turned out I couldn't learn to play it, I would have no trouble selling it on Craigslist. I did get a digital tuner and you should get one, too. It made tuning quite easy. The only issue I had was the 5th string would not tune to G and I had to restring that 5th string so I could tighten it enough to reach G. I notified the manufacturer of my issue just in case it was a quality control problem and not just a fluke, and they sent me a full set of new strings for my troubles. It will be many years before I will need those extra strings. I am completely new to musical instruments. I cannot read music, I do not know any chords or tabs... I am the poster child for banjo noobery. I see noobery is not a word, but the kids these days would call me a "nub" or "newb". I have been practicing for about 2 weeks on my own with videos I watch on YouTube. I am very pleased with my progress and can actually play a 3-2-5-1 and 3-2-5-1-4-2-5-1 roll at a pace where it almost sounds like actual music. I can even play a beginners version of Amazing Grace! All that being said, I am very pleased with the banjo and how it sounds. It is a great looking and great sounding beginners banjo and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to play. Maybe in about 5 years I will move up to a more expensive model if my skill improves to that point. My goal is to be able to play gospel songs at church.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Bargain for a Great Instrument
*by C***S on July 26, 2014*

I had no experience playing a banjo and was looking for something inexpensive to give it a go, in the hopes that I could eventually play some old-time mountain music with my wife. I had gone to my local music stores and played around with some of the inexpensive banjos ($200 or less) and just wasn't impressed with the sound or the quality of any of them. I found this banjo on Amazon, read the reviews, and decided to take a chance. I've had the banjo for a few months now, and I couldn't be happier. (This review will be in the context of a $150 instrument. Obviously if you compare this banjo to a $750 Deering, this banjo might not be quite as impressive. Or maybe it would. It's awesome.) The banjo arrived undamaged and packed safely. I had to tighten up the arm guard, and also file down a sharp bur on the arm guard before playing, but other than that the instrument was strung up with the bridge placed correctly and completely ready to play after some tuning. As far as looks go, the banjo is beautiful. It may lack some of the frilly details of pricier banjos, but honestly, who cares? My wife is a professional musician and we own a large array of stringed instruments (guitars, mandolins, violins) ranging from cheapies to professional grade. We were completely impressed with the construction quality of this thing. If you've ever purchased a cheap guitar you know they usually have several annoying qualities; common ones being insanely high action and terrible finish where the frets meet the neck of the instrument. I had noticed those same flaws on the cheap banjos I tried in the stores and expected that this banjo would be no different. I'm happy to report that's not the case. The action is nice and low, but not so low that the strings buzz when you aren't fretting a string. There is also an adjustable truss-rod that allows you to adjust the action to your liking. The frets themselves are absolutely flush with the neck of the banjo as well, so you don't feel the frets protruding from the edge of the fretboard as you slide your hand up and down the neck. The tuner pegs are geared and have plastic pearlescent knobs. The knobs look somewhat cheap, but you can apparently replace those if you are so inclined (I think they look fine). The geared tuners are attached to the head of the banjo by hardware that has some pretty scrolling on the metal, which looks really nice. The fretboard itself has pearl-inlay dots, which aren't as fancy as more expensive banjos, but again, no big deal. The head is Remo Weatherking, and not some bush-league brand, so that's cool. The pot of the banjo is made completely of wood, not plastic, and is generally free of superficial defects and looks very pretty. The resonator also looks great, and seems to be a wood veneer over a wood composite, and as a result feels pretty light (perhaps a minus for some). The resonator is also removable and can be taken off and replaced quickly using some thumb screws, or more permanently removed by removing the hardware that the thumb-screws attach to. The rest of the hardware, like the hooks, the strap rings, and the arm guard, are shiny chrome and look great. Okay, so the banjo looks awesome but how does it sound? It sounds great! It's nice and loud, with a really bright banjo tone. I chose to remove the resonator because I am learning clawhammer/frailing style playing; traditionally played on an open-back banjo. That said, my buddy plays Scruggs/bluegrass style banjo, and he made this thing sing with his finger picks andh the resonator on. So either way, clawhammer or bluegrass style, this banjo sounds great. So there it is. This banjo is simply great for the price. I'll post some pictures to illustrate some of the points I made in the review.

## Frequently Bought Together

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