McNeela
The Norseman 4-String Banjo (19 Fret)
- SKU:
- STR1055100
- Weight:
- 3,500.00 Grams
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout

The Norseman offers exceptional craftsmanship and build quality. Expertly designed and crafted, this premium banjo is ready to help you make great music! With its rich, powerful tone and excellent response this Irish tenor banjo is ideal for those hoping to take their playing to the next level.
This is an attractive instrument with a flamed maple back, rosewood fingerboard with decorative pearl inlay, and engraved flange, offering a quality finish to match its superb tone.
The Norseman is the perfect investment for any tenor banjo enthusiast, offering a quality playing experience with every note.
Key Qualities
- Responsive action
- Rich, powerful tone
- Excellent volume
- Comfortable to play
Features of The McNeela Norseman Banjo
- Tenor banjo
- Steel Tone Ring
- 19 fret
- 4 strings
- White Remo Skin
- 24 brackets
- Double footed bridge
- Rosewood fingerboard with decorative pearl inlay
- Flamed Maple back
- Geared tuners
- Standard Irish tuning GDAE
Bonus Features
- Free banjo case
About The Irish Tenor Banjo
The Irish tenor banjo is the name given to the most popular style of banjo played in traditional Irish music today. Historically it is not an indigenous Irish instrument however.
The banjo originated in Africa where it evolved from West African string instruments to the instrument that we know and love today. It made its way here from the USA in the late 19th and early 20th century and has since become an incredibly popular instrument within Irish folk music.
The Irish tenor banjo as it's known today is a short neck 4 string banjo that typically features a 17 fret or 19 fret scale length and is tuned to GDAE – one octave lower than the Irish fiddle and mandolin.
Need advice on purchasing an Irish tenor banjo?
Whether you're looking to buy a banjo online or looking for a vintage tenor banjo for sale, you've come to the right place. Our in house team of expert advisors is here to help. We're happy to answer all your questions and we cater to all experience levels - beginner, intermediate or advanced. There's no question too big or small!
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Good to Know:
- 14 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your banjo. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
- 1 year warranty - all our new banjos offer a one year guarantee for parts and service.
- If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
- Priority Shipping Worldwide.
- Option for FedEx 4-6 day shipping (select at checkout)
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES
All orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.
IRELAND (Next Day)
UK (5 - 7 days)
EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)
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