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

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The Celt Banjo 19 Fret
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 (January 2023) 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 2 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.
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
 
'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 Bookand 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.
If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
Priority Shipping Worldwide.
If you're in a hurry enquire about our FedEx 4-6 day shipping
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
Dublin
D13 X958

Great customer service, prompt and kept updated. I love my banjo excellent quality, great value for the money and I certainly fully recommend McNeela to any prospective customers.
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Posted 1 year ago
That is fantastic to hear Randy! We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Strings too high, intonation at 12th sharp on G little effect adjusting bridge.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi David, sorry to hear you had an issue with the strings. Conor will be in touch to see how we can help you resolve this to your satisfaction.
Posted 1 year ago
Very Pleased The Celt Banjo has a feel of quality, and the sound is great. There was a bit of a mix up with the order, but from the experience I can say that the customer service is excellent too. The five stars is deserved.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for the great review Mitchael! It is great to hear that the customer service team were able to help you out.
Posted 1 year ago
Simon King King
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This is an excellent banjo for the money. Up there with instruments twice the price. V nice sound and comfortable handling.
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Posted 1 year ago
Glad you like it Simon! Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Jason Gunning
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Postage tip top. Quality of the Banjo is exactly what I expected to pay for. Has helped me learn and jam with my mates.
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Posted 1 year ago
Glad to hear that you are happy with it Jason! Thanks for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Thomas Mcknight
Verified Reviewer
Pleased with all phases of purchase and the instrument. The instrument was packaged well considering the distance from shipper to consignee and arrived very timely. The banjo gets daily use and performs very well. It appears made with a high degree of precision. Very pleased and thanks much.
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Posted 1 year ago
Glad to hear you are happy with it Thomas. Thank you for the great review!
Posted 1 year ago
I upgraded from Mandolin to Irish Tenor Banjo so that I could be heard in sessions. This is my first banjo and I'm just loving it - playing it every chance I get. It is so reasonably priced and just a beautiful instrument!! I've never been disappointed by a McNeela instrument and this is my third.
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Posted 1 year ago
That is great Carl! Thank you for the great review and best of luck playing in sessions.
Posted 1 year ago
Worth every penny Bought this as an early Christmas present to myself from myself and I absolutely love it! I have another banjo by a different maker and this sounds far sweeter, a much, much nicer tone. Money well spent!
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Posted 1 year ago
That is great to hear Liam! Thank you for this fantastic review.
Posted 1 year ago