{"product_id":"barnes-mullins-soprano-spalt-maple-ukulele-bmuk9s","title":"Barnes \u0026 Mullins Soprano Spalt Maple Ukulele [BMUK9S]","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins BMUK9S Concert Ukulele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA naturally uniquely-patterned Soprano Ukulele with a lively sound. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBMUK9 ukuleles are made from \u003cstrong\u003eSpalted Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e tonewoods. This visually beautiful and distinctive tonewood has light peach colouring interspersed with darkly feathered grain textures. Each instrument will be\u003cstrong\u003e truly personal\u003c\/strong\u003e to you as each piece of tonewood will be endowed with its own \u003cstrong\u003eunique pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTonally, these soprano ukuleles deliver a \u003cstrong\u003ebright, lively sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tight low-end and \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal-clear high\u003c\/strong\u003e frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach of these maple ukes is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003esatin patina\u003c\/strong\u003e all-over and complemented with patterned binding and  a \u003cstrong\u003ebevelled arm rest\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional comfort and visual appeal. A corresponding patterned rosette completes these striking ukuleles.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBMUK9 ukuleles feature strap buttons for attaching a ukulele strap.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCommon soprano ukulele tuning: \u003cstrong\u003eG, C, E, A – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Reentrant’ ukulele tuning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy should I buy a soprano ukulele?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY \u0026amp; CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soprano\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTOP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spalt Maple\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBACK \u0026amp; SIDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spalt Maple\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBRIDGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBINDING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patterned Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSADDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubone\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Gloss\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okoume\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFINGERBOARD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFRETS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eINLAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS Dots\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSTRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquila ‘Nylgut'\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHEADSTOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMACHINEHEADS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed Gear - Black\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNUT WIDTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCALE LENGTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6kg\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Specifications are subject to change at any time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Mullins Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1894, Mr Albert Mullins and Mr S. Bowley Barnes started “The Jo”, their famous musical instrument journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecialising 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSadly 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBowley Barnes continued the business thereafter, and what he had started with his partner years earlier in Bournemouth now moved to Rathbone Place, London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576766857275,"sku":"BMUK9S","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/files\/BMUK9S_73df8259-535d-45ab-9a2c-eeafb6f41d77.jpg?v=1780763607","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/products\/barnes-mullins-soprano-spalt-maple-ukulele-bmuk9s","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}