SX BJ554VS Vintage Sunburst Banjo

Tenor Banjo with Classic Wood-Rim Voice

The SX BJ554VS is a 4-string tenor banjo aimed at folk, trad and Dixieland players who want the warm, woody character of a traditional wood-rim instrument. Built around an Okoume rim and an 11" rolled brass rod tone ring, it produces the rounded, singing tone that defines the tenor banjo's role in Irish sessions and American roots music. A polished gloss Vintage Sunburst finish over an Okoume resonator with 5A-grade flamed veneer gives it stage-ready looks and the projection needed to sit in an ensemble.

What Sets This Tenor Banjo Apart

Two details lift the BJ554VS above entry-level tenor banjos in its segment. The 11" rolled brass rod tone ring adds harmonic weight and sustain that simpler brackets-only designs cannot match, while the Okoume wood rim — rather than a metal pot — gives the banjo its mellow, woody voice. A Remo Fiberskyn 11" head completes the package for clean response to both chord strums and melodic picking.

Key Specifications for Players

Hardware and tonewood choices on this model are tuned for stable tuning and comfortable playability across long sessions.

• Scale Length: 576 mm — standard tenor scale for familiar chord voicings and traditional CGDA tuning.
• Nut Width: 30 mm — narrow enough for fast melodic runs, wide enough for clean chord shapes.
• Head & Tone Ring: Remo Fiberskyn 11" head with 11" Rolled Brass Rod tone ring — warm, articulate voice with stable tuning under changing humidity.
• Resonator & Rim: Okoume with 5A-Grade Flamed Veneer — projects the banjo's voice forward in an ensemble mix.
• Neck & Fingerboard: Nato neck, Rosewood fingerboard — durable, stable, and smooth under the fingers.
• Finish & Construction: Polished Gloss Vintage Sunburst, Layered construction — stage-ready looks with consistent performance.
• Package: Padded Denim Gig Bag — included for transport to sessions and lessons.

Who Should Choose the SX BJ554VS

The SX BJ554VS is the right choice for folk and trad players who need a 4-string tenor banjo with a classic wood-rim voice at an accessible price. Beginners moving from guitar or mandolin will find the 30 mm nut and 576 mm scale comfortable to learn on, while intermediate players will appreciate the rolled brass tone ring and Remo head combination that responds to both strumming and melodic lead playing. The included padded denim gig bag makes it practical for students heading to lessons, session players travelling to pubs, and anyone who wants a reliable tenor banjo ready to play out of the box.