Pyle PBJ20 8-String 23-Inch Total Length Mandolin-Banjo Hybrid with White Jade Tuner Pegs, Rosewood Fretboard
The Pyle PBJ20 Mandolin Banjo combines a banjo body with the neck and tuning of a mandolin. This hybrid instrument was originally invented to recreate rich amplified banjo sounds with those familiar with the mandolin. Featuring a rich and polished Sapele wood body, Mahogany headstock and Rosewood fret board, it is designed to sound as good as it looks! White Jade machine tuner pegs help you hit the desired note with 4 course ‘doubled-string’ style — having a total of 8 strings, for a wider and distinct range of tonal reproduction. The player will share the reminiscence and style of a banjo-shaped mandolin but additional versatility with this stringed instrument. Combine the best of the banjo and mandolin with the Pyle PBJ20 Mandolin-Banjo.
Product Features
- Combines Banjo Body with Mandolin Neck and Tuning, Coated and Polished Rich Wood Finish
- (8) White Jade Machine Head Tuner Key Pegs, Classic Traditional Style Binding Design
- Fret board: Material Rosewood, (18) Frets, Length: 9.3”, Violin-Style String Tuning (GDAE)
- Movable Bridge Stand, Universal Adjustable Truss Rod, Banjo Body Material: Sapele Wood
- Headstock/Neck: Mahogany, Remo M1 8″ Banjo Head, Medium 10 mm Collar, Total Length: 23”
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great instrument for the price This is a great little banjolin, has a good tone, looks great and fun to play. Don’t let the pictures fool you, it’s quite small compared to a A-model mandolin, but it’s heavy for being smallish. There are a couple of things to do before being able to play it, first you need to tighten the drum on the banjo head with the included wrench, and set your bridge in the correct position, then tune your strings up, which will take a couple of times to even them out. Also if you’re like me, I wondered…
Takes some work and set-up before playing This is not an instrument for a beginner, unless you have someone, who knows what they are doing, set it up. The bad reviews on here are from people who clearly do not understand that a brand new Mandolin or Banjo must be properly set up before it’s playable. I even sanded the bridge and cut deeper grooves in the nut to lower the action. This is a great little find if you have the patience and know-how. I would recommend replacing the strings right from the start though, those seemed cheap…