Bulas Echo Valley 5-String Resonator Banjo #0575

The Bulas Echo Valley 5-String Resonator Banjo is a showcase of European craftsmanship and precision engineering, made for players who want a classic tone with the kind of refined detail you only find in hand-built instruments. Its 26.25-inch scale and curly maple neck deliver both clarity and projection, while the block maple rim and cast bronze tone ring create that unmistakable bell-like punch that defines a great bluegrass banjo. The Remo white frosted head brings out a crisp attack and balanced sustain, giving this banjo the projection and power to cut through any mix. Visually, the Echo Valley is stunning. A high-gloss Cremona Sunburst finish highlights the maple’s natural flame, complemented by light crème ABS binding throughout. The “Lily of the West” inlays on the jet-black ebony fretboard and matching peghead give it a touch of elegance, and the craftsmanship is evident in every joint, curve, and contour. It features Gotoh tuners with Galaith buttons, a Kershner-style tailpiece, and a one-piece Bulas flange that anchors the hardware with precision and durability. The hand-fit wooden armrest matches the body, showing the builder’s attention to comfort and aesthetics. Playability is smooth and responsive, with extra-hard nickel frets and carefully placed fifth-string spikes for capoing versatility. Whether you’re laying down traditional rolls or pushing modern tone boundaries, this banjo balances warmth, clarity, and power in perfect harmony. Finished in hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer, it delivers a vintage feel with a modern edge, and it comes protected in a hardshell case built for the road.

SPECS
Hand Preference: Right Hand
Neck / Scale: 5-String, 666.75 mm (26.25")
Saddle Nut Width: 31 mm (1.22 Inch)
Banjo Head: Remo White Frosted
Tone Ring: Cast Bronze Tone Ring
Frets: Extra Hard Nickel, 2.3 mm
Number Of Frets: 22 Frets
Rim Construction: Block Rim
Rim Wood: Maple
Neck Wood: Curly Maple
Fretboard Wood: Jet Black African Ebony
Resonator Material: Veneered Plywood
Peghead Inlay: Lily Of The West
Fretboard Inlay: Lily Of The West
Fretboard Binding: 3 Layer Binding
Peghead Binding: 1 Layer Binding
Resonator Binding: Top And Bottom, 3 Layers
Binding Color: ABS Light Creme
Tuners: Gotoh
Tuner Buttons: Galaith
Tension Hoop: Scalloped
Flange: One-Piece Bulas
Tailpiece: Kershner Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Wood Color: Cremona Sunburst
Lacquer: High Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck Finish: Lacquered As Body
Armrest: Wood, Fit To Instrument
5th String Capos: Spikes For 5th String
Case: Hard Shell Case


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