Washburn B17 Banjo

Handcrafted for the most discerning musicians, the Washburn B17 5-String Resonator Banjo is built for auditory power and an artistic aesthetic.

Premium Flame-Maple Tonewoods & Custom Hand-Engraving

The body of the B17 has been meticulously crafted with a high-grade flame-maple resonator back, matching flame-maple sides, and a solid maple rim. 

Elevating this model into a class of its own, the maple neck features an exquisitely engraved heel and custom engraving on the back of the headstock. 

The striking tobacco sunburst gloss finish perfectly highlights the natural, deep figuring of the flame-maple wood. 

For an added touch of luxury and playing comfort, the body is outfitted with an elegantly engraved gold armrest paired with a classic clamshell-style string tailpiece.

Professional Metallic Tone Architecture & Tuning Precision

At the heart of the B17's powerful voice is a genuine bell-brass tone ring sitting beneath an authentic 11-inch Remo top head and locked down by a heavy-duty 11-inch die-cast tension hoop. 

This advanced configuration produces maximum projection, pristine note clarity, and an incredibly long-lasting acoustic sustain. 

The internal construction is reinforced with separate dual coordinator rods for precise action and neck adjustments. 

The playing setup is completed by a premium 26.375-inch (26-3/8") scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets, intricate fancy pearl inlays, an ABS plastic nut, and five-string geared Planetary tuners for rock-solid pitch stability.

Washburn B17 5-Sting Resonator Banjo Features & Specifications

• Elite 5-string resonator banjo configuration engineered for professional stage and studio work

• Hand-engraved detailing on both the maple neck heel and the back of the headstock

• Integrated bell-brass tone ring delivers unparalleled volume, crisp articulation, and maximum sustain

• Premium flame-maple resonator back and flame-maple sides built over a solid maple rim

• Highly ornate, custom-engraved gold armrest for superior aesthetic distinction and arm comfort

• Deluxe geared Planetary tuners installed across all 5 strings for absolute tuning reliability

• Premium ebony fingerboard layout showcasing 22 frets and intricate fancy artistic inlays

• Separate internal dual coordinator rods provide professional-grade structural stability

• Professional-style one-piece flange assembly paired with an 11-inch die-cast tension hoop

• Authentic Remo top head optimised for traditional clarity and punch

• Distinct 26.375-inch (26-3/8") playing scale length for an exceptionally responsive string tension

• Classic clamshell-style string tailpiece and a stable ABS plastic nut

• Gorgeous tobacco sunburst gloss finish reveals the elegant natural wood grain

• Comes pre-strung from the factory with premium D'Addario J60 plus light-gauge nickel strings

• Built upon a historic handcrafted heritage prized by professionals since the late 1800s