Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 Koa Concert Ukulele
Beautiful Koa Tonewoods and Authentic Ukulele Character
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 Concert Ukulele combines beautiful all-Koa construction with the comfortable dimensions of a concert ukulele, making it an excellent choice for beginners, developing players and experienced ukulele enthusiasts alike.
Koa is one of the most traditional tonewoods associated with the ukulele and is particularly renowned for its connection to Hawaiian ukulele making. The BMUK7's Koa top, back and sides produce a clear, focused tone with a warm mid-range, good sustain and plenty of natural high-end chime.
Visually, the natural variation in the Koa grain gives every BMUK7 an eye-catching appearance. The contrasting light and darker figuring of the wood is complemented by an attractive mother-of-pearl-style binding and rosette, giving this ukulele a premium look that stands out from more basic instruments.
Comfortable Concert Size
The BMUK7 is a concert ukulele, sitting between the smaller soprano and larger tenor sizes. This makes it a particularly versatile choice for players who want a little more room on the fingerboard without moving up to the larger dimensions of a tenor ukulele.
The concert body provides additional resonance and a fuller, warmer sound than a typical soprano, with a strong mid-range that works particularly well for chordal accompaniment. The slightly wider neck and increased fret spacing also provide more room for forming chord shapes, making the concert size comfortable for players of different ages and abilities.
The BMUK7 is fitted with strap buttons, allowing a ukulele strap to be attached for additional comfort and support while playing.
Traditional Ukulele Tuning
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 uses the familiar G, C, E, A re-entrant tuning, the standard tuning used on most traditional ukuleles. This makes it easy for beginners to follow ukulele tuition and chord charts while giving experienced players the familiar sound and feel they expect.
Premium Details
Alongside its attractive Koa construction, the BMUK7 features a composite wood bridge and fingerboard, Nubone saddle and Aquila Nylgut strings. Closed-gear black machineheads provide smooth and reliable tuning, while the satin finish allows the natural character of the Koa to remain a key feature of the instrument.
With its combination of traditional tonewoods, comfortable concert proportions and striking appearance, the Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 Koa Concert Ukulele is an excellent option for anyone looking for a distinctive, great-sounding ukulele.
Specifications
Body & Construction
- Size: Concert
- Top: Koa
- Back & Sides: Koa
- Bridge: Composite Wood
- Binding: Composite Wood with Mother of Pearl
- Saddle: NuBone
- Finish: Satin
Neck
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Composite Wood
- Frets: 18
- Inlays: ABS Dots
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut
Headstock
- Machineheads: Closed Gear – Black
- Nut Width: 35mm
Dimensions
- Scale Length: 382mm
- Weight: 0.6kg
Why Buy the Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 from Manns Music?
At Manns Music, we have been helping musicians find the right instruments for generations. Our experienced team can help you choose the ukulele that best suits your playing style, experience and budget.
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK7 is a particularly appealing choice if you're looking for the traditional character of Koa, the comfortable playability of a concert ukulele and an instrument with a distinctive, premium appearance.
