--- product_id: 275918647 title: "AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional" brand: "aklot" price: "R5943" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Aklot" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/275918647-aklot-5-string-banjos-full-size-open-back-banjo-adjustable store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Remo drum head for bright, stable tone 5-string maple body 18 adjustable brackets & 2-way truss rod AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional **Brand:** aklot **Price:** R5943 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Own the stage with AKLOT’s maple masterpiece—where vintage soul meets modern precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional by aklot - **How much does it cost?** R5943 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/275918647-aklot-5-string-banjos-full-size-open-back-banjo-adjustable) ## Best For - aklot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aklot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crafted for Clarity:** Premium tiger maple wood body delivers bright, clear sound that stands out in any jam session. - • **Built to Last & Perform:** Solid wood bridge and sealed pegs protect tuning gears, keeping your banjo in tune longer and sounding richer. - • **Complete Player’s Kit:** Includes tuner, 2 tuning wrenches, 4 picks, strap, cleaning cloth, and gig bag—everything to start or upgrade your journey. - • **Precision Tuning Mastery:** 18 adjustable brackets plus a 2-way truss rod let you dial in your perfect tone with ease and stability. - • **Pro-Grade Sound Stability:** Remo drum head fixed by 18 brackets ensures consistent, professional sound quality every time you play. ## Overview The AKLOT 5 String Banjo features a full-size maple body with a tiger maple Remo drum head, 18 adjustable brackets, and a 2-way truss rod for precise tuning and sound customization. Designed for both beginners and professionals, it comes as a complete kit including tuner, picks, strap, and gig bag, delivering bright, stable tones with durable construction and professional-grade components. ## Description Buy AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional: Banjos - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Excellent value for an outstanding instrument! - This ukulele caught my eye as it is made out of maple, both the pot and the neck. Geared tuners, truss rod, and the fiberskyn head are also a big plus. I have installed the fibersyn head on banjos and like the sound it gives the instrument. Ordered up. Shipped without the bridge installed (but included), which is a wise decision. Easy-peasey to install the bridge. It took three days of tuning before the strings held tune (VERY commonplace). This uke is WELL made and has GREAT sound. The only thing I had to do is dress the frets a bit as the ends were a bit sharp. NO. BIG. DEAL. Sounds great and a huge value for the money! Review: Big Banjo Joy! - Opening the big box to behold this banjo is like being introduced to someone for the first time yet feeling as if you've known the person your whole life. I'm newly meeting an old, old soulmate! Just initially bridging and tuning this AKLOT 5-string, open back banjo is an overwhelming experience. I'm shocked at the beauty and substantial heft of the instrument as well as the ugly import of its cultural weight. This AKLOT feels sturdy, solid and well-crafted. At 38" from top to bottom, the banjo is slightly longer than many other models -- which works for me, since I have long arms. The tiger stripe maple wood head, honey-colored maple body and distressed REMO drum head give the instrument a bright, new, clean yet old-timey vintage look. While the thin carrying case, bizarrely colored neck strap and other accessories aren't much to speak of, that doesn't diminish the excellent price -- or the elegant sound quality of this beauty. Unlike the tinny, jangling twang of most inexpensive banjos, this model has a modest, mellow and almost muted sound. Perfect for late-night playing at home. Although I've only had it for a few weeks, the banjo seems to hold its tuning well -- and its solid construction assures me I'll have many years of strumming, stroking, plucking and playing around. To say that I'm happy with this baby is a big understatement. I'm beyond thrilled with my new banjo! ## Features - MAPLE WOOD BANJO: AKLOT 5 string banjo is made of all maple wood material, the sound is very bright and clear. Especially the head adopt tiger maple wood imported from Europe, compliment with Remo drum head - OPEN BACK & REMO HEAD BANJO: The open back and professional high-quality Remo head can get a more professional sound. The head is fixed by 18 brackets, which can make the head more stable and easier to adjust - ADJUSTABLE BRACKETS & BANJO NECK: There are 18 consolidation brackets around the drum which can be adjustable to your desire sound. And you need adjust the drum several times for a certain sound. The banjo also has a 2-way truss rod to adjust the neck and drum head - BANJO STAYS IN TONE BETTER: The solid wood bridge is matched with the bull saddle, which can make the strings get better vibration and better sound. The con-sealed pegs can better protect the gears, keep the tone better, and make tuning easier - AKLOT BANJO KIT: AKLOT 5 string banjo kit comes with full size banjo x1, strings set x1, tuner x1, tuning wrench x2, finger pick x1, strap set x1, cleaning cloth x1 and gig bag x1. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08NPC27SV | | Back Material | Maple | | Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. | | Battery type | Lithium Manganese Dioxide | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,273 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Banjos (Musical Instruments) | | Body Material | Maple | | Color Name | Clear | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (636) | | Date First Available | November 16, 2020 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 8.2 pounds | | Item model number | MI3317 | | Material Type | Maple | | Musical Style | world-music | | Neck Material Type | maple | | Number of Strings | 5 | | Product Dimensions | 41.34 x 5.91 x 16.93 inches | | Proficiency Level | All | | Size | 5-String Banjo | | String Material | Stainless Steel | | Top Material | Maple | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Maple - **Brand:** AKLOT - **Color:** Clear - **Finish Type:** Unfinished - **Instrument:** Banjo - **Item Weight:** 8.2 Pounds - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 41.34 x 5.91 x 16.93 inches - **Size:** 5-String Banjo - **String Material Type:** Stainless Steel - **Top Material Type:** Maple ## Images ![AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U8JqHXp2L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value for an outstanding instrument! *by S***E on February 5, 2026* This ukulele caught my eye as it is made out of maple, both the pot and the neck. Geared tuners, truss rod, and the fiberskyn head are also a big plus. I have installed the fibersyn head on banjos and like the sound it gives the instrument. Ordered up. Shipped without the bridge installed (but included), which is a wise decision. Easy-peasey to install the bridge. It took three days of tuning before the strings held tune (VERY commonplace). This uke is WELL made and has GREAT sound. The only thing I had to do is dress the frets a bit as the ends were a bit sharp. NO. BIG. DEAL. Sounds great and a huge value for the money! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big Banjo Joy! *by P***E on September 3, 2022* Opening the big box to behold this banjo is like being introduced to someone for the first time yet feeling as if you've known the person your whole life. I'm newly meeting an old, old soulmate! Just initially bridging and tuning this AKLOT 5-string, open back banjo is an overwhelming experience. I'm shocked at the beauty and substantial heft of the instrument as well as the ugly import of its cultural weight. This AKLOT feels sturdy, solid and well-crafted. At 38" from top to bottom, the banjo is slightly longer than many other models -- which works for me, since I have long arms. The tiger stripe maple wood head, honey-colored maple body and distressed REMO drum head give the instrument a bright, new, clean yet old-timey vintage look. While the thin carrying case, bizarrely colored neck strap and other accessories aren't much to speak of, that doesn't diminish the excellent price -- or the elegant sound quality of this beauty. Unlike the tinny, jangling twang of most inexpensive banjos, this model has a modest, mellow and almost muted sound. Perfect for late-night playing at home. Although I've only had it for a few weeks, the banjo seems to hold its tuning well -- and its solid construction assures me I'll have many years of strumming, stroking, plucking and playing around. To say that I'm happy with this baby is a big understatement. I'm beyond thrilled with my new banjo! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most Excellent Package!! And Excellent Supplier! *by D***7 on February 9, 2020* Some 50+ years ago, I played an old ukulele and have great memories of the fun. I recently had an urge to play one again, but with a twist. I have always appreciated the sound qualities of banjos. When I realized that a banjo ukulele was available and within financial reach for a casual, fun instrument, I elected to get one. After researching the market, I settled on the AKLOT, which is the higher grade instrument in the Kmise line. Both trade names were favorably reviewed, but the AKLOT was generally preferred for it's louder projections and excellent fidelity for an affordable uke. I have been very please with the AKLOT product! It arrived in two days in a double-packed shipping box. I think it was packaged to survive importation as well as UPS! Well done, AKLOT! I unwrapped it, inspected the contents, and everything in the kit was pristine. The banjo uke was strung, but not tightly. I checked the location of the bridge using the supplied gauge, which proved to be a great method of checking the setup. The bridge was right on! The electronic tuner made it easy to bring it up to the "my dog has fleas" tuning. Over these past weeks, retuning has been needed less frequently as the strings and neck settled in to their longer-term stable positions. I still check it often, as it's quite a lot of fun to use the tuning tool!! It has a great sound! No, not as abrupt as steel strings on a full-sized banjo, but also much sharper than a ukulele, with that great banjo twang! It has a fine, uniform and blemish-free finish, and great workmanship all around. No burrs on the metal parts, especially the frets, and no hint of roughness or splinters anywhere. The banjo head has a consistent tension over all sections, and I haven't had to touch the neck or head tensioning. After a couple of weeks, the electronic tuner became intermittent, so I called Amazon and emailed with the supplier. A couple of days later, a new tuner showed up in the mail. No muss, no fuss, no disagreements. They just took care of me with great customer service! The strap is very comfortable and has a silky consistency. Much better than I expected. I planned to buy a new strap, expecting a pretty cheap crap strap, but I had a great surprise with the strap included in the package. The bottom line is this: It's been a great purchase and I'm having fun with my new banjo uke! It sounds great, easy to tune, and I have a great supplier behind me if I should need additional assistance. It doesn't get much better than this in today's rather mixed up market. Thanks, AKLOT! ## Frequently Bought Together - AKLOT 5 String Banjos Full Size Open Back Banjo Adjustable Maple Body Remo Head with 2 Tuning Wrench, 4 Picks, Strings, Tuner, Strap Ruler, Cleaning Cloth, Gig Bag for New Beginner Professional - Bluegrass Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus (Book + Online Audio) - Banjo Primer Book for Beginners: with Online Video & Audio Access --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/275918647-aklot-5-string-banjos-full-size-open-back-banjo-adjustable](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/275918647-aklot-5-string-banjos-full-size-open-back-banjo-adjustable) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*