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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Phone:

18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Great Sounding Banjo at a Reasonable Price. This is a great sounding banjo for a reasonable price. Excellent customer service and communication. It plays very easily.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for the review, Betty. We're glad you're loving your new banjo! If you ever have any questions about it please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Posted 1 year ago
I like it. It looks good, sounds good, and it arrived much quicker than I expected. In addition, I ordered a flute which was bundled with the banjo and saved an additional service charge.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for leaving a review, Will. We're glad that you are happy with our service!
Posted 1 year ago
Excellent love the action and tone , great value
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for the feedback, Jim. Our strings expert will be pleased about this review - I'll make sure he sees it!
Posted 1 year ago
Tom Seymour S.
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I don't know why they call it a "beginner" banjo, since it has all the features of a far more expensive instrument. Nicely made, lots of mahogany, a top-line Remo head, well-clamped on. Has that traditional banjo sound and stays in tune very well. What's not to like?
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review. We couldn't agree more - the Celt Banjo punches well above its weight!
Posted 1 year ago
Spectacular! I'm a professional musician but just beginning on banjo, and I'm thrilled with the McNeela 19 fret tenor banjo. I received the banjo three weeks ago shipped to New York in perfect condition and set up beautifully. Since then it has held its intonation perfectly, and it sounds great! Really a joy to play, and an amazing instrument for the price. Highly recommended!
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Posted 1 year ago
Excellent banjo! Delighted with this purchase, customer service was great, shipping was quick. Incredibly reasonably priced and an excellent beginner banjo for people!
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Posted 1 year ago
Great for beginners! I got this as a beginner banjo player with experience playing bass and guitar, I found the tone great and it's comfortable to tune and play right out of the box. Feels sturdy and looks nice as well.
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Posted 2 years ago
Ted Cosstick
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The 19 fret Celt Banjo is a lovely instrument that will serve to introduce this novice to the world of banjo playing. The instrument needed no additional set-up upon arrival. The accompanying gig bag is sufficiently padded to protect the instrument from scratches and the varying straps will provide ease of carrying by hand or slung over the shoulder.
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Posted 2 years ago