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.
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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
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Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

John Wheaton
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Excellent instrument Great price. Fast shipping Great transaction. Definitely buy again from Mcneela.
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Posted 1 year ago
Glad to hear it John! Thank you for the great review.
Posted 1 year ago
Exactly what i expected Great entry level banjo. it is what i expected for the price i paid. It'll serve me for a good many years i can see until i want to go for a mega upgrade.
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Posted 1 year ago
That is great Jason! I am glad to hear that it is what you were looking for. Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
newly purchased 19 fret mcneela banjo Very pleased with all phases of purchase. Arrived on time, well packaged, and lovely instrument. Twangy at first, but that was just me until I got accustomed to using the right touch. I'm adding it to my tenor guitar instrumentation. Slightly different touch btw the two.
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Posted 1 year ago
That is great to hear Thomas! Thank you for your review.
Posted 1 year ago
No complaints! Beginner banjo player (coming from classical violin), but so far I haven't had any issues with the Celt Banjo. Arrived quickly and was well packaged. The sound quality is nice and it's been a blast playing it!
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Posted 1 year ago
Delighted to hear you're enjoying your new tenor banjo, Dennis. Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Received the banjo and after some confusion about whether you still offered a left handed option, Conor was very helpful and we managed to sort it out
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Alasdair, glad we were able to get you sorted in the end. We do indeed offer left-handed options on all McNeela banjos.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Jeanne, thank you for the 5-star review of our best selling tenor banjo!
Posted 1 year ago
Can't put it down! Get you one! I am very happy with my 19 fret Tenor Banjo. It sounds great and is perfectly playable. Great action and perfect intonation. I'm in the US and the shipping time to North Carolina was 11 days. The banjo arrived well packed and undamaged. The gig bag is more than adequate. It is nicely padded and has high quality zipper.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks a million for the feedback, William. We're thrilled that you are happy with your new banjo and accessories!
Posted 1 year ago
I really like it
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks, Jeanne! Glad you're happy with it!
Posted 1 year ago