Fender FB-55 FB Series Banjo

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...

Take the first step down the road to bluegrass super-stardom. The FB-55 features a rosewood neck and stylish inlays.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Mahogany back	Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Mahogany neck	Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Rosewood fretboard	Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Remo banjo head	Consistent tone, long life

Overview

A quality instrument at a price the working musician can afford - the Fender standard. This banjo features a 26.4 in. scale, a Rosewood resonator, 24-piece bracket, plywood rim, Mahogany neck and a USA Remo Weather-King head.

Features
Neck: Mahogany

Markers: Snowflake

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Scale Length: 26.4 in.

Tuners: Chrome geared

Resonator: Rosewood

Rim: Plywood

Bracket: 24-piece

Bridge: Rosewood and Maple

Neck: Mahogany

Markers: Snowflake

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Scale Length: 26.4 in.

Tuners: Chrome geared

Resonator: Rosewood

Rim: Plywood

Bracket: 24-piece

Bridge: Rosewood and Maple

Don't forget to send in the warranty registration card to Fender to receive maximum benefits.

Note: Some assembly required.

Specs

- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Banjo
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Top: Laminated Maple Rim With 24 Piece Bracket
- Body Depth: Resonator: 1.75" (44 mm); Rim: 2" (51 mm)

- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Scale Length: 26.4" (671 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 22
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.18" (30 mm)
- Position Inlays: Snowflake

Hardware
- Bridge: Maple/Rosewood
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge Cover: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast