The Liberty 5-String Banjo (Bluegrass, 5-String, 22 Fret)

The Liberty 5-String Banjo (Bluegrass, 5-String, 22 Fret)

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Key Features

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5-String, 22 Fret Performance Banjo
Solid Maple Rim for Enhanced Resonance
Double-Ring Tone Ring for Powerful Projection
Bright, Balanced Tone with Clear Sustain
Reinforced Planetary Tuners for Stable Tuning
Includes Deluxe Padded Gig Bag

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The Liberty 5-String Banjo

“Crisp tone that carries beautifully, the tuning stays rock-solid”

The Liberty 5-string banjo is a premium-grade instrument built for serious musicians and ambitious learners alike — especially those looking for a brighter, more resonant sound with exceptional sustain. Whether you’re playing bluegrass or folk, the Liberty delivers bold tone and professional-grade performance.

We've fitted this banjo with geared planetary tuners, reinforced for added stability. They're ultra-responsive, making tuning effortless whether you're on stage or at home, and they’ll hold pitch longer — even through extended sessions.

At the heart of the Liberty is a solid maple rim and zinc alloy flange, paired with a double-ring tone ring — a combination that delivers superior volume, clarity, and projection. You’ll hear and feel the difference, especially in group playing where tone definition matters most.

The Liberty is the pinnacle of our 5-string range. Whether you're rolling, clawhammering or picking melody lines, you’ll find every note rings clear and true. Its 22-fret neck gives you full access to the 5-string repertoire.

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Why Premium Materials Matter

The Liberty uses flamed maple, solid maple rim, and a bone nut, giving it a superior tonal response and sustain. Paired with the white Remo head, this produces a crisp, articulate sound with warmth and depth.

“The banjo is great! It arrived quickly and is perfect to get started with.” Fabian B.

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The Advantages of 22 Frets

A 22-fret banjo gives you more tonal range, especially for melodic playing. The Liberty is strung with hand-selected D’Addario strings — essential for clean, bright tone and excellent intonation across the full neck.

“Very pleased with my McNeela banjo. It plays beautifully, the length of the fretboard and the tone is strident and lovely and it holds its tuning very well, a joy to play.” Jerry Wigens, UK

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Quality and Style

From its custom Celtic motif to its pearl inlay fingerboard, the Liberty is made to impress. Every detail — from the zinc flange to the clamshell tailpiece — has been upgraded from lower-tier models to offer professional playability and visual elegance.

“I’ve never been disappointed in the quality of instruments from McNeela, and I’m happy to say that this banjo is no exception. The sound is wonderful.” Deborah H.

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Protection That Goes Wherever You Play

Whether you’re heading to a session, a lesson, or travelling between gigs, this padded banjo bag is designed to keep your instrument safe and easy to carry.

With 20mm padded sides for added protection, comfortable back straps for hands-free transport, and a dedicated accessories pocket for tuners, capos, and essentials, it’s a reliable and practical companion for any banjo player on the move.

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KEY FEATURES

5-string, 22 fret
Solid maple rim
Ebony fingerboard with pearl Celtic motif inlay
Open G tuning (GDGBD) and 670mm scale
Triple-footed bridge, bone nut and double truss rod
24 brackets and brass truss rod cover engraved 'Liberty'
Set up by McNeela in Dublin
Remo skin, for tonal quality
Flamed maple resonator for a brighter tone

Zinc alloy flange and double-ring tone ring
Geared planetary tuners for easy tuning
Hand-picked D'Addario strings
Comes with padded gig bag

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Don't Miss Out On the Liberty Banjo

Join the countless musicians who have discovered the exceptional quality of the Liberty 5-string banjo. Crafted with care and designed for both beginners and advanced players, this banjo offers unmatched sound and playability.

Flamed maple resonator for a brighter tone
Geared planetary tuners for easy tuning
Comes with free padded bag
Free priority shipping worldwide

Don't Miss Out On The Liberty 5-String Banjo

Flamed maple resonator for a brighter tone
Geared planetary tuners for easy tuning
Comes with free padded bag
Free Priority shipping worldwide

The Liberty 5-String Banjo at a glance

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The Liberty 5-String Banjo (Bluegrass, 5-String, 22 Fret): full specifications

Scale: 670mm
Frets: 22
Strings: 5
Tuning: Open G (GDGBD)
Rim: Solid maple
Resonator: Flamed maple
Tone ring: Double-ring
Flange: Zinc alloy
Brackets: 24
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Pearl Celtic motif
Bridge: Triple-footed
Nut: Bone
Truss rod: Double truss rod, brass cover engraved 'Liberty'
Tailpiece: Clamshell
Tuners: Geared planetary, reinforced
Head: Remo
Strings fitted: D'Addario
Case or gig bag: Padded gig bag

What the Liberty is built to give you

The Liberty sits at the top of our 5-string range. These are the build points that set it apart on the live product page and confirmed specs:

A solid maple rim and double-ring tone ring. Paired with a zinc alloy flange and flamed maple resonator for volume, clarity and projection when you play with others.
An ebony fingerboard with a pearl Celtic motif. A denser fingerboard and inlay finish than the rosewood boards on the Freedom and Renegade.
Reinforced geared planetary tuners and a bone nut. Fine tuning control, with a hard nut that wears slowly so the strings sit firmly in their slots.
A padded gig bag and D'Addario strings fitted. Ready to carry and play from day one. Set up by McNeela in Dublin.

How does the Liberty differ from the Freedom?

The Liberty uses a solid maple rim, a double-ring tone ring, a flamed maple resonator, an ebony fingerboard with a pearl Celtic motif, and a clamshell tailpiece. The Freedom uses a mahogany rim and resonator, has no tone ring, and a rosewood fingerboard.

Does the Liberty come ready to play?

Yes. It comes fitted with D'Addario strings and tuned to open G (GDGBD), with a padded gig bag included. Each one is set up by McNeela in Dublin.

What tuning and scale does the Liberty use?

Open G (GDGBD) on a 670mm scale, with 22 frets.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 verified reviews on REVIEWS.io (9 November 2026).

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"My Liberty 5 banjo is a high quality build and great sounding banjo. Great for all styles of music. Especially for Bluegrass!"

Robert M., REVIEWS.io, July 2025

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"Very nice instrument. I'm a complete beginner but I have found the tone and quality to be excellent. Would highly recommend"

Dean B., REVIEWS.io, October 2025

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"I was very pleased with my McNeela banjo. It plays beautifully the length of the fretboard and the tone is strident and lovely. It holds its tuning very well and is generally a joy to play."

Jerry W., REVIEWS.io, December 2022

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The Liberty 5-String Banjo (Bluegrass, 5-String, 22 Fret): full specifications

Scale: 670mm
Frets: 22
Strings: 5
Tuning: Open G (GDGBD)
Rim: Solid maple
Resonator: Flamed maple
Tone ring: Double-ring
Flange: Zinc alloy
Brackets: 24
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Pearl Celtic motif
Bridge: Triple-footed
Nut: Bone
Truss rod: Double truss rod, brass cover engraved 'Liberty'
Tailpiece: Clamshell
Tuners: Geared planetary, reinforced
Head: Remo
Strings fitted: D'Addario
Case or gig bag: Padded gig bag

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