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The Celt Banjo by McNeela (Tenor, 4 String, 19 Fret) Reviews

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Product Description
The Celt 19 Fret Banjo
Due to its performance and ease of play this is by far the most popular tenor banjo amongst our traditional Irish music students and intermediate customers.
The McNeela Celt Banjo has recently been upgraded (Nov 2024) for an even better playing experience: What’s New? We’ve added planetary tuners for faster tuning mid-play; planetary tuners provide even tension while turning smoothly. We’ve also upgraded the rim to wood for richer acoustics and a more premium look. The Celt Banjo is a 4-string tenor banjo (19 Fret) made by McNeela Instruments. It's a closed back 24 bracket banjo with excellent traditional tone. Special Offer: Buy today and get a Premium Padded Gig Bag, the Absolute Beginners Banjo Book, the Ultimate Beginner Banjo Pack plus Free Priority Shipping Worldwide. Limited stock available. Key features of the Celt Tenor Banjo 19 Fret
Tenor Banjo 19 fret 4 string Mahogany neck & head Rosewood fingerboard Remo top Maple bridge Also available with 17 frets GDAE tuning Hand-picked D'Addario strings Playing strap
Selection of Paraic's favourite picks
Absolute Beginners Banjo Book
Premium padded gig bag for travel
FZone digital tuner
Extra set of premium strings
  'Amazing banjo I don’t think there exists a better banjo for this price' - Kevin R. (customer) Featuring a beautiful mahogany body, neck, back and rim with an attractive eye-catching gloss finish The Celt looks as good as it sounds. Imported and set up by McNeela Music, this 4 string resonator banjo features a Remo Weather King Skin and 24 tension hooks to hold the head tightly, producing a strong, clear resonant tone - perfect for Irish music sessions.
Most importantly, it has a whacking low G -a strong top string that all traditional Irish music playing demands. The Celt has been carefully designed, manufactured with precision and comes professionally setup so it produces the perfect sound. The D'Addario strings are hand-picked to better suit your playing.
Looking for the perfect banjo tutorial? Why not check out Enda Scahill's Irish Banjo Tutor Book and add it to your cart. Need Some Help Choosing a Banjo? Check Out Our Ultimate Guide to Buying a Banjo Need advice on purchasing an Irish tenor banjo?
Whether you're looking to buy a banjo online or looking for a vintage tenor banjo for sale, you've come to the right place.
Our in house team of expert advisors is here to help. Get in touch by emailing info@mcneelamusic.com. We're happy to answer all your questions and we cater to all experience levels - beginner, intermediate or advanced. There's no question too big or small! Good to Know:
30 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your banjo. See our Shipping & Returns Policy 1 year warranty - all our new banjos offer a one year guarantee for parts and service Free backup service for one year Free Priority Shipping Worldwide
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMESIRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

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18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

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Posted 5 months ago
Love my Celt. I was trying to learn to play on a lower quality banjo with limited success. My husband surprised me with the Celt and it is awesome. The tone quality is rich even in my inexperienced hands. The action on the frets is so much easier to use. You don't have to have muscle bound hands to use it and it is beautiful to look at!
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Posted 5 months ago
Arrived perfectly set up and in good time.
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Posted 7 months ago
My new Celt banjo is exactly what our session group needed. Its warm tone, great volume, and solid feel help to make this new addition stand out among our other trad instruments. I love this banjo!!!
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Posted 7 months ago
Heavier than expected but a wonderful sound and beautifully made.
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Posted 8 months ago
I am thoroughly enjoying the Celt banjo. I have played guitar, 5-string banjo and mandolin - but this is my first tenor banjo. I’ve had it a couple months and it seems extremely well built and I’ve had no issues. I don’t know banjos well enough to give a “great” rating - but I think it’s a very good value and excellent performance for a beginner banjo.
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Posted 8 months ago
I had been looking to get an instrument to begin learning Irish traditional music for a couple years and my focus had most recently turned to the Irish tenor banjo. When I first came across “The Celt” from McNeela, it appeared to check all the boxes for affordable price and moderate quality but it was out of stock. I kept looking at alternatives, but hadn’t settled on another brand or model that interested me enough to make the purchase. Fortunately in November 2024, The Celt became available and it was offered a sale price that made my decision for me. The online purchase process was simple and secure, and the banjo arrived about two weeks later in Northwest Ohio, USA. Careful attention to packaging and shipping was evident, and I am impressed with fit and finish of the banjo—exceeding my expectations. I have played “The Celt” 2-4 hours daily since it arrived, and, for a beginner instrument, it has met my needs completely. I’m learning session tunes as fast as I can add to my repertoire and playing in some slower sessions to start out, but am satisfied that this beautiful tenor banjo will serve me well for quite a while. I heartily recommend this banjo and McNeela Music.
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Posted 9 months ago
Beautiful instrument, great price, very happy!
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Posted 10 months ago