The J. Reynolds Deluxe 5-String Banjo delivers the bright attack, punchy projection, and unmistakable character that have made the banjo a cornerstone of bluegrass, folk, country, and old-time music for generations.
Featuring a resonator design, quality Remo Weatherking head and traditional 24-bracket construction, this model offers the volume and clarity players need for ensemble playing while remaining approachable for developing musicians. Finished in an attractive Tobacco Burst Gloss, it combines traditional styling, dependable performance, and excellent value.
Whether you're learning your first rolls, joining a folk group or adding banjo to your recording collection, the J.Reynolds Deluxe provides a rewarding introduction to one of music's most distinctive instruments.
If you're looking for a "real" banjo, this is it. The combination of a resonator body, Remo Weatherking head and 24-bracket construction gives this banjo many of the features players typically look for when stepping beyond entry-level open-back models.
The resonator helps project the sound forward, creating the brightness and volume associated with bluegrass and ensemble playing, while the Remo head contributes the crisp attack and note definition that banjo players rely on for rolls and melodic passages.
The use of planetary tuners is another welcome inclusion, delivering the traditional appearance and feel that many players expect from a 5-string banjo. Combined with the comfortable nato neck and durable sapele construction, the result is an instrument that offers authentic banjo character while remaining approachable for developing players.
For players exploring bluegrass, folk, country or Americana styles, this model delivers many of the features that have made resonator banjos the standard choice for ensemble performance.