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Part of their Americana Series, Washburn's B6-A banjo is an open-back 6-string aimed at guitar players who don’t have the time or inclination to learn a new instrument, yet still crave that good ol' banjo twang. Tuned the same as guitar, it features a mahogany rim, mahogany neck with 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and smooth-action, die-cast 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-A comes equipped with D’Addario strings.

A case is sold separately.

Washburn has been building banjos since the late-1800s. Their early instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments they handcraft today, like this B6 banjo. Pros and amateurs alike have enjoyed these Washburn instruments for their outstanding tone, build and value.


Washburn B6-A Americana Series 6-String Open-Back Banjo

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  • 6-string tailpiece
  • 11" notched tension hoop with 24 brackets
  • Standard chrome armrest
  • Mahogany rim

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Body
  • Body type: 6-string
  • Cutaway: Not applicable
  • Top wood: Remo
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Not specified
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Neck finish: Not specified
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
  • Bridge: Maple
  • Saddle and nut: ABS
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately

collapse expand iconWarranty

One year warranty on electronic controls.
Nontransferable limited lifetime warranty.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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