Washburn Americana Series Model B16K-D 5-String Banjo with Hard Case

Washburn Americana Series 5-string Flame maple Resonator Banjo with bell brass tone ring, fancy inlays and planetary tuners, gloss sunburst finish, includes case.

“The B16 has been just what I needed on tour with Miranda, from acoustic practices to arena stages. Everybody on the tour knows its sound since I sometimes roam the hallways picking chase music as I follow our crew around.” – CHRIS KLINE w/MIRANDA LAMBERT

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.

The B16 features a Maple resonator and rim, one piece flange, 11″ diecast tension hoop, Bell Brass tone ring, Clamshell tailpiece, standard chrome armrest, all 5 geared Planetary tuners and separate coordinator rods.

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. The Americana Series b16k-d is a 5 string banjo with a mahogany resonator and rim, and one piece flange. It features a maple neck, 11" Die cast tension hoop, bell brass tone ring, clamshell tailpiece, standard chrome armrest, all 5 geared Planetary tuners and separate coordinator rods. Comes strung with D’Addario strings. Beautiful Tobacco Sunburst gloss finish.

From workhorse to showstopper, our banjos are seen on every stage and played by some of the finest pickers in the country - or the city. See how the addition of a banjo can broaden your sonic palate and add a new dimension to your music. For traditionalists, you'll find all the tone & projection you'd expect from our world class instruments. From tone ring to inlay, it's what a great banjo should be.  

SPECIFICATIONS BODY & CONSTRUCTION

• Body WoodMaple
• Top WoodRemo
• Back WoodFlame Maple
• SidesFlame Maple
• TypeAmericana Instruments
• StyleBanjo
• ColorTobacco Sunburst
• FinishGloss Finish
• StringsD'Addario J60+ light gauge nickel
• Additional Info
• Maple resonator and rim, one piece flange, 11" diecast tension hoop, Bell Brass tone ring, Clamshell tailpiece, standard chrome armrest, all 5 geared Planetary tuners and separate coordinator rods.
• Neck WoodMaple
• FretboardEbony
• Number Of Frets22 frets
• InlaysFancy
• NutABS
• Nut Width1-1/4
• Scale26-3/8
• HardwareChrome hardware
• BridgeMaple with Ebony tip
• TunersPlanetary Chrome