Barnes & Mullins BMUK5T Tenor Walnut Ukulele with Professional Black Wood Case

Barnes & Mullins BMUK5T Tenor Walnut Ukulele with Professional Black Wood Case 

A Truly Stunning Ukulele that Features A Beautifully Figured Walnut top, back and sides. A dense wood, Walnut delivers a warm and full-bodied tone with excellent low-end character.

Professional Black Hard Wood Case 

The Barnes & Mullins BMUK5T Tenor Walnut Ukulele is a truly stunning instrument that stands out due to its beautifully figured Walnut top, back, and sides. Walnut, known for its density, offers a warm and full-bodied tone with excellent low-end character.

This ukulele is visually appealing with its stunning mid-brown grain textures, which are further enhanced by an all-over high gloss finish. It features patterned binding and a beveled edge for added comfort and aesthetic appeal. Completing the classy look is a corresponding patterned rosette.

For added convenience, BMUK5 ukuleles come equipped with strap buttons, allowing you to attach a ukulele strap with ease. Additionally, this model includes a professional black wood case to ensure that your instrument is protected and can be transported safely. Whether you're a professional musician or a dedicated enthusiast, the BMUK5T Tenor Walnut Ukulele is a top choice for its quality craftsmanship and tonal richness.

The DCM BKW-T Tenor Ukulele Wood Case in black is a protective and stylish case designed to keep your tenor ukulele safe and sound. It features a durable wood construction that provides excellent protection against impacts, ensuring that your ukulele stays in pristine condition.

Inside, the case is lined with plush black material that not only adds a touch of elegance but also protects your instrument from scratches and dings. The plush lining cradles your tenor ukulele securely and prevents it from moving around inside the case during transport. The case is equipped with chrome hardware, including clasps and hinges, which not only enhance its durability but also add a sleek and modern touch to its appearance. 

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Who is this Ukulele For?

Tenor ukuleles are the largest of the three common sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert, tenor). Tenor ukuleles are often the go-to for professional players and their larger size and inherent playability offer an excellent choice for players wanting to experiment with different playing styles. They perform particularly well in a ukulele duo or trio – occupying the lower frequencies wonderfully.

Their larger size means they deliver a deep, resonant and bass-y tone with excellent volume and can be tuned to high-G (the same as soprano and concert ukes) or low-G where the G string is tuned down one whole octave for a mellower tone.

Common Tenor Ukulele Tunings:

• G, C, E, A – ‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning

Body & Construction Specifications:

• SIZE: Tenor
• TOP: Walnut
• BACK & SIDES: Walnut
• BRIDGE: Composite Wood
• BINDING: Patterned Composite Wood
• SADDLE: Nubone
• FINISH: High Gloss
• NECK: Okoume
• FINGERBOARD: Composite Wood
• FRETS: 18
• INLAYS: ABS Dots
• STRINGS: Aquila ‘Nylgut'
• MACHINEHEADS: Closed Gear - Black
• NUT WIDTH: 35mm
• SCALE LENGTH: 432mm
• WEIGHT: 0.7kg

The Barnes & Mullins Story

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.

In 1999, Bruce Perrin – a Director since 1986 – became Managing Director and moved the business from London to the current location – Grays Inn House – a modern 46000sqft warehouse and office facility in Oswestry, Shropshire. Bruce Perrin says “We are excited about the future and are constantly looking at ways to innovate and evolve, yet Barnes and Mullins has always endeavoured to put the customer at the top of its priority list”.