SX BJ564 Natural Gloss Banjo

4-String Tenor Banjo with Aluminum Rim and Gloss Finish

The SX BJ564 is a 4-string tenor banjo built for players who want the bright, articulate voice of a tenor banjo without stepping into vintage price territory. Its natural gloss finish highlights the layered okoume back and sides, while the aluminum rim and Remo Fiberskyn 11" head deliver the crisp, ringing attack that defines the tenor banjo sound in Irish traditional, folk and Dixieland music. The SX BJ564 ships with a padded denim gig bag, so the instrument is protected from the moment it leaves the box.

What Sets This Tenor Banjo Apart

Two design choices make this model stand out at its tier. The aluminum rim gives the banjo a brighter, more focused tone than wooden-rim entry-level tenors, and the Remo Fiberskyn Low Collar 11" head is a synthetic material that holds tuning and resists humidity changes far better than natural skin heads. Together they produce a tone that responds cleanly to frailing, single-note picking and chord strums alike.

Build, Neck and Hardware

Every component on the SX BJ564 is chosen to give a beginner or returning player a stable, comfortable instrument. The nato neck offers strength and a warm tonal character, while the rosewood fretboard provides a smooth surface under the fingers. Die-cast sealed tuners keep the strings locked in place, the chrome hardware ties the look together, and a bone nut helps the strings seat properly for accurate tuning.

• Body Construction: Layered okoume back and sides — a stable, resonant tonewood pairing that keeps the instrument light and lively
• Neck: Nato with satin finish — durable and comfortable in the hand during long practice sessions
• Fretboard: Rosewood with maple star inlays and 19 frets — smooth feel and clear position markers across the fingerboard
• Nut: Bone, 30 mm width — supports accurate string spacing and stable tuning

Head, Bridge and Scale

The banjo head, bridge and scale length define how the instrument feels and sounds under the hands. The 11" Remo Fiberskyn head is a modern synthetic that tolerates climate changes far better than natural skin, the maple and ebony bridge transfers string energy efficiently, and the 576 mm scale length gives the tenor banjo its characteristic short, punchy string response.

• Head: Remo Fiberskyn Low Collar 11" — synthetic head that holds tuning and resists humidity
• Bridge: Maple and ebony — efficient string energy transfer for clear note definition
• Scale Length: 576 mm — short tenor scale for fast, articulate picking
• Strings: Nickel plated steel, .010" / .023" gauge — bright tone with comfortable tension for new players

Who the SX BJ564 Is For

The SX BJ564 is the right choice for beginners and intermediate players who want a tenor banjo that is ready to play straight out of the box. It suits students of Irish traditional music, folk enthusiasts, Dixieland and jazz players, and guitarists curious to add a four-string banjo to their setup. The included gig bag and stable hardware make it easy to take to lessons, sessions and small gigs without worrying about transport damage.