Washburn B6 Banjo, 6-String

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The 6-string, open-back B6 banjo is great for guitarists that need an easy transition to banjo -- it's tuned the same as a guitar, and has a similar feel.

The Washburn B6 is an open-back 6-string banjo aimed at guitar players who don't have the time or inclination to learn a new instrument, yet still crave that good ole banjo twang. Tuned the same as guitar, it features a mahogany rim, mahogany neck with 22 fret rosewood fingerboard and smooth action diecast tuners for tuning stability. The distressed Remo head looks cool and has a warmer, fuller tone. It supports an ebony-tipped bridge for best transfer of tone. The B6 comes with D'Addario strings.

Features:

- 6 String open back banjo
- Remo Head
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard w/22 frets
- Mother of Pearl dot inlay
- Mahogany rim
- Diecast chrome tuners
- D'Addario strings
- Natural matte finish

- Model: B6
- Series: Americana
- Body Shape: 6-string
- Top: Remo
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Dots
- Nut: ABS
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Scale: 25.5
- Bridge: Maple With Ebony Tip
- Tuners: Chrome Diecast
- Strings: D'addario J60+ Light Gauge Nickel
- Additional Info: Mahogany Rim, 11" Notched Tension Hoop With 24 Brackets, Rolled Brass Tone Ring, 6 String Tailpiece, Standard Chrome Armrest.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-877-6863

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted July 10, 2017 by David Moffitt in Freeville, NY

"Just what I expected :-)"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've wanted a 6 string banjo since they were first introduced, but until this one from zZounds.com I couldn't afford one. In reality, I wasn't even planning to buy this one, when I went to my account. I saved a new strap for my new guitar, and after I decided to keep this one, I went to purchase the strap. I left owning a banjo, and had to return to get the strap. As a guitar player for many years, this banjo is a dream. I didn't have to learn a new instrument, just refine what I already play. You can't just strum a banjo and expect it to sound right. However, since my guitar style of playing is very selective string playing, the banjo fills the need to make everything even sharper when I'm playing for an audience which I do many times a year. The only down fall of the banjo, is that it is not made to accept a regular strap, and I always play on my feet. This is a true banjo, even though the playing and tuning are different than a 5 string. I've only had to tune it twice since it came, and I've played it extensively in the past 4 months. You just can't beat the sound, especially if you want the true bluegrass sound.

Musical Background:

47 years playing guitar and entertaining

Musical Style:

County, Country Rock, Soft Rock, and Bluegrass
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