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Washburn Americana B16 5-string Resonator Banjo - Tobacco Sunburst , $1,649.00 - Add to Cart Skip to Product Information

Washburn Americana B16 5-string Resonator Banjo - Tobacco Sunburst

5-string Resonator Back Banjo with Flame Maple Resonator, Maple Neck, Bell Brass Tone Ring, Planetary Tuners, Ebony Fretboard, and Hard Case - Sunburst
Washburn Americana B16 5-string Resonator Banjo - Tobacco Sunburst
Washburn Americana B16 5-string Resonator Banjo - Tobacco Sunburst

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While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Washburn. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated September 2026

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Washburn Americana B16 5-string Resonator Banjo - Tobacco Sunburst
We Can Get It!

While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Washburn. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated September 2026

Classic Banjo Tones from Washburn

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Washburn has been making banjos since the 1880s, and the Washburn B16 5-string banjo is the culmination of all that experience poured into a single instrument. Its flame maple resonator back gives you the volume and projection you need to be heard in any setting. A smooth-playing maple neck with a bound ebony fretboard is effortless to play from the first fret to the last fret. The genuine Remo head combined with the ebony-topped maple bridge deliver the bright and punchy sound you want. When you want killer banjo tones, the Washburn B16 resonator-backed 5-string banjo is the instrument you need.

Washburn B16 Resonator-backed 5-string Banjo at a Glance:
  • Traditional styling and tonewoods for great banjo tone
  • Resonator-backed banjos provide classic banjo tones
  • Washburn has been producing fretted instruments since 1883
Traditional styling and tonewoods for great banjo tone

Thanks to the use of traditional tonewoods and design, the Washburn B16 5-string banjo gives you the punchy, plucky banjo sound you want. The flame maple resonator not only looks good but increases the volume and projection of your banjo. Let your fingers fly across the bound ebony fretboard and comfortable maple neck. The resonator-backed Washburn B16 5-string banjo gives you great tone and feel at an affordable price.

Resonator-backed banjos provide classic banjo tones

If you want that traditional bluegrass sound, then you want a banjo with a resonator. The Washburn B16's flame maple resonator gives you a brighter tone and great projection associated with bluegrass. Combine this with the Remo head and the ebony-topped maple bridge, and you have an instrument ready for any gig or jam session. The bell brass tone ring gives your sound extra punch, volume, and tone. Quality planetary tuners give you rock-solid tuning every time.

Washburn has been producing fretted instruments since 1883

With humble beginnings in Chicago dating back to the 1880s, Washburn is an American institution in musical instrument manufacturing. From guitars to mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and more, Washburn has long been a recognized and cherished brand among musicians. Many of the biggest names in folk, blues, and rock 'n' roll have played these well-crafted, quality instruments. Washburn combines quality construction with premium materials to deliver an instrument that's ready to perform on any stage. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about this iconic brand.

  • Washburn B16 Resonator-backed 5-string Banjo Features:
  • Solid 5-string banjo for players of all levels
  • Delivers classic bluegrass banjo tones
  • Flame maple resonator for increased volume and projection
  • Remo banjo head and ebony-topped maple bridge for crisp tone
  • Planetary tuners for precise tuning
  • Bell brass tone ring delivers big tone
  • Maple neck with bound ebony fretboard
Get the banjo tone you have been looking for with Washburn's B16 5-string banjo!

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Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. Select manufacturers may require that only the manufacturer’s products qualify towards the minimum purchase amount needed to be eligible for promotional financing. Otherwise, an invoice that meets the minimum purchase amount and contains at least one qualifying manufacturer product is eligible for promotional financing. No interest will be charged on promo purchase balance, and equal monthly payments are required on promo purchase until it is paid in full. The payments equal the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next whole dollar. These payments may be higher than the payments that would be required if this purchase was a non-promo purchase. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to the prior months’ rounding. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

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