Barnes & Mullins BMUK5S Concert Ukulele

Overview

An eye-catching soprano uke with lots of tonal warmth. 

The Barnes & Mullins BMUK5S ukulele features a beautifully figured Walnut top, back and sides. As walnut is a dense wood, you can expect a full-bodied, warm tone with excellent low-end character. 

The BMUK5S's mid-brown walnut grain textures are enhanced further with an all-over high gloss finish, patterned binding and an attractive bevelled edge for extra comfort and aesthetic appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these classy ukuleles.

BMUK5 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.  

Common soprano ukulele tuning: G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

Why should I buy a soprano ukulele?

The ukulele is one of the easier string instruments to play – and certainly one of the most fun. However, before you buy your uke, you may be slightly confused about the different types available.

BODY & CONSTRUCTION

SIZE: Soprano
TOP: Walnut
BACK & SIDES: Walnut
BRIDGE: Composite Wood
BINDING: Patterned Composite Wood
SADDLE: Nubone
FINISH: High Gloss

NECK

NECK: Okoume
FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
FRETS: 12
INLAYS: ABS Dots
STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'

HEADSTOCK

MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
NUT WIDTH: 35mm

DIMENSIONS

SCALE LENGTH: 340mm
WEIGHT: 0.6kg

Please Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time.

Barnes & Mullins Origins

In 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.

Specialising in all things banjo, they soon began manufacturing their own banjos as well as importing many other instruments. The original Barnes and Mullins banjos are still sought after today, with collectors seeking them out all over the world.

Sadly in 1914 at the age of 40, Albert Mullins drowned when the ‘Empress of Ireland’ sank on the St Lawrence River. He was on the home leg of a 2 year sales trip.

Bowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.

In 1976, Mark Barnes – son of Bowley Barnes – moved the business to Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury. Sadly in 1986, Mark Barnes died. He was greatly admired and respected by employees and customers alike who were quick to tell of his fair and generous nature.