{"product_id":"ozark-guitar-banjo","title":"Ozark 2103 6-String Guitar banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOzark 2103\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile six-string banjo featuring a wider guitar-style mahogany neck and standard guitar tuning, allowing you to play like a guitar while enjoying authentic banjo tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to a high standard, it has an attractive mahogany finish and a detachable resonator, so it can also be played as an open-back banjo. A high-quality genuine Remo drum head head delivers a bright, vibrant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable fittings include a plated rim, tailpiece, and geared machine heads for smooth tuning and reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix string banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast one piece shell and flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable resonator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle co-ordinator rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 plated brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlated rim and tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\"\" REMO head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 575mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Ozark padded cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 575mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eThe Ozark 2103 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"311\"\u003esix‑string “guitar banjo”\u003c\/strong\u003e — essentially a banjo with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eguitar‑style neck and standard guitar tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e. You fret and strum it just like a guitar, but the \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"507\"\u003ebanjo head and resonator give a characteristic banjo‑ish twang\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s aimed at beginners, guitarists curious about banjo tones, or players looking for a fun, affordable hybrid. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e📌 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eGuitar‑style neck \u0026amp; tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard feels familiar to guitar players. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eBanjo body:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11″ Remo banjo head mounted on a die‑cast one‑piece shell produces a bright, snappy sound. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eDetachable resonator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you swap between louder \u003cem data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eresonator‑style\u003c\/em\u003e tone and fatter \u003cem data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eopen‑back\u003c\/em\u003e tone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eStandard guitar scale (≈575 mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e No need to learn a new fretboard layout. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eBasic hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 plated brackets, geared machine heads — fine for casual playing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eIncludes gig bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical transport\/storage accessory. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e👍 Pros\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e🎶 Easy for Guitarists to Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eThe biggest plus is that you can pick it up and play \u003cem data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eimmediately\u003c\/em\u003e with standard guitar chords and technique — no new tuning or banjo‑specific fingering to learn. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e🔔 Unique Hybrid Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eIt gives a distinct banjo‑like twang while retaining the playability of a guitar. This makes it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003egreat for folk, country, blues, and acoustic jams\u003c\/strong\u003e where you want some banjo flavour without giving up familiar guitar skills. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e🪕 Versatile (Resonator Detachable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eBeing able to play with or without the resonator gives you a bit of tonal flexibility — louder and brighter with it on, mellower with it off. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e💼 Good Value at Its Price Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eFor the money, it’s a fun, well‑finished instrument that won’t break the bank if you’re experimenting or just want something different in your collection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e👎 Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e🔊 Not a “Real” Banjo Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eBecause it’s tuned and played like a guitar, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003epurists won’t consider it a true banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want to learn banjo styles (clawhammer or traditional bluegrass fingerpicking), this instrument doesn’t lend itself to that. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e📉 Tone Is a Compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eThe tone is \u003cem data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003ebanjo‑like\u003c\/em\u003e but \u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003enot as bright or cutting as a pure 5‑string banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and not as warm or full as a good acoustic guitar. It sits somewhere in between, which some players love, others find a little thin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52809673703767,"sku":"2103","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/a99aa69a3fcf1fedb822d7daf6256967474c5c82.jpg?v=1771327503","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/ozark-guitar-banjo","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}