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Fender Rustler Open Back Banjo

5-string Banjo with Maple Rim, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, and Banjo Head - Satin
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Rustle Up Some Great Banjo Tones!

The Fender Rustler open-back 5-string banjo is perfect for beginners and experienced players. Open-back banjos give you a mellower tone that is great for clawhammer and old-time banjo. The Fender Rustler banjo doesn't have a resonator, giving it a surprisingly light weight. The maple rim and neck give you a great woody tone from the Remo banjo head. Geared tuners provide stable and accurate tuning, even with alternate tunings. Whether you are looking for a great first banjo or want that open-back tone, the Fender Rustler open-back 5-string banjo is the perfect banjo for you.

Fender Rustler Open-back 5-string Banjo at a Glance:
  • Classic banjo tonewoods
  • Open-back design for mellow tone
  • Perfect for stage or campfire
Classic banjo tonewoods for great sound

The maple rims and neck of the Fender Rustler open-back 5-string banjo give you classic banjo tone and great projection. The smooth-playing rosewood fretboard is comfortable and ready for action. You'll love the open-back tones, vintage looks, and the great feel of a classic 5-string open-back banjo.

Open-back design for mellow tone

Open-back banjos not only look different from their resonator-backed brothers, but they have a different sound and feel. The open-back Fender Rustler open-back banjo has a mellow tone, great for fingerstyle and strumming music styles. Resonator-backed banjos have a brighter, more plucky sound. The Fender Rustler's mellow sound is perfect for playing at home, at the gig, or around the campfire.

Perfect for stage or campfire

The quality construction of the Fender Rustler makes it perfect for any application. Whether you're using it in your band or taking it camping, this 5-string banjo will hold up. Get that banjo sound without the learning curve, call Sweetwater and order a Fender Rustler open-back 5-string banjo today!

Fender Rustler Open-back 5-string Banjo Features:
  • Great-playing and affordable open-back banjo
  • Maple rim and neck provide classic banjo tones
  • Perfect for strumming and fingerstyle
  • Warm, mellow tone with great presence

The Fender Rustler Open-back 5-string Banjo plays like a guitar, but sounds like a banjo!
NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0955617021

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