New Washburn B9 Americana Series 5-String Resonator Banjo, Gloss Sunburst

Overview

The Washburn B9 is a 5-string Resonator Banjo featuring a Mahogany resonator and aluminum rim, 11″ grooved tension hoop, chrome armrest, traditional tailpiece, and geared 5th string Planetary tuner.

Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros & amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value.

Body & Construction

• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Remo
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Type: Americana Instruments
• Style: Banjo

Neck

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Engineered Wood
• Number Of Frets: 22 frets
• Inlays: dots
• Nut: ABS
• Nut Width: 1-3/16
• Scale: 27-1/2

Hardware

• Hardware: Chrome hardware
• Bridge: Maple with Ebony tip
• Tuners: Diecast with Pearloid buttons

Other

• Color: Sunburst
• Finish: Gloss Finish
• Strings: D'Addario J60+ light gauge nickel
• Additional Info: Mahogany resonator and aluminum rim, 11" grooved tension hoop, chrome armrest, traditional tailpiece, geared 5th string Planetary tuner.