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Washburn Americana B10 5-string Resonator Banjo

5-string Resonator Back Banjo with Mahogany Resonator, Mahogany Neck, Aluminum Rim, Engineered Wood Fretboard - Natural
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Big Banjo Tone at an Affordable Price!

The Washburn B10 banjo pumps out the volume and tone you expect from a quality banjo. This resonator-back banjo gives you the volume and projection you need to be heard in any setting. A smooth-playing neck with a rosewood 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 at an affordable price, you want the Washburn B10 resonator-backed 5-string banjo.

Washburn B10 Resonator-backed 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 B10 5-string banjo gives you the smooth, plucky sound you want from an resonator-back banjo. Let your fingers fly across the rosewood fretboard and comfortable mahogany neck. The resonator-backed Washburn B10 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 B10's mahogany resonator gives you a brighter tone and great projection associated with bluegrass. Combine this with the Remo head and the rosewood-topped maple bridge and you have an instrument ready for any gig or jam sessions.

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 B10 Resonator-backed Banjo Features:
  • Affordably priced 5-string resonator-back banjo
  • Delivers classic banjo tones
  • Remo banjo head and ebony-topped maple bridge for crisp tone
  • Cast-aluminum tone ring
  • Comfortable mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard
Get the banjo tone you have been looking for with Washburn's B10 5-string resonator-back banjo!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic
  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Body Style: Resonator
  • Color: Sunburst
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Top Material: Remo Coated head
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Engineered Wood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Deluxe Pearl
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 27.5"
  • Nut Material: ABS
  • Nut Width: 1.18"
  • Bridge Material: Maple with Ebony tip
  • Tuners: Chrome Die-cast with Pearloid buttons
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Strings: D'Addario
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: B10-A-U

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Rated 5/5

love my new banjo

i know this sounds strange but every thing i have ordered from sweetwater has been more than i expected. i was not expecting the qualty for the prices i paid for the music. thank you so much. jesse.
Music background: played all my life just for the enjoyment.
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Washburn B10

In all honesty, it was a toss up between buying a Recording King from the other place or sticking with Sweetwater because of the setup and the best customer service on the Planet. I was really happy though that I bought this banjo. It's very well made, sounds good, plays really easily, and altogether was absolutely worth buying. It's a beautiful instrument and even though they said it was a demo that had a few scratches, I can't tell; it looks 100% brand spanking new. Thank you, Andy for suggesting this model, it's sweeeeeet.
Music background: Member of a festival band. Violin and mandolin, however I like playing banjo, guitar, and bass on my own time.
Rated 1.5/5

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My new Washburn B10 5 string banjo is a mixed bag, if I may be honest. It is definitely a good first, learner's instrument. It is solidly built and garners compliments on its' appearance. I am unimpressed with its' sound quality though. In fact, it has a distinctly 'tinny' sound to it rather than the rich, melodic ring one typically associates with a banjo. I suspected that my over-eagerness to learn to play the five string banjo , which resulted in my purchasing this economically-priced instrument, might very well prove disappointing accoustically, which is true. But I have only myself to blame. Positively speaking, the smooth fretboard makes for great playability, and though tonally disappointed, I am very much enjoying learning to play bluegrass style and making wonderful progress at it! I will definitely shop around for my next 5 string and will certainly be purchasing a high-end banjo, very likely by another maker. For the price and my purpose, it is a good buy. Many thanks, Sweetwater, especially to Mike Baldonado for seeing to the quick delivery of not only this banjo, but of other accessories for both banjo and my Ovation!
Music background: Guitarist, adding 5 string Banjo to my repertoire
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