The Washburn Americana B17 banjo features a Flame Maple resonator and maple rim, one piece flange, 11” diecast tension hoop, Bell Brass tone ring, Clam-shell tailpiece, engraved gold armrest, all five 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, and this heritage is not lost in the instruments the company handcrafts today. Pros and amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value.