Washburn Americana Series Banjos
Washburn has been building quality banjos since the late 1800S. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage still remains in the instruments they handcraft today.
Pros & amateurs alike choose Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value.
Washburn Guitars is a brand that has been at the forefront of the music industry for over 130 years. Founded in 1883 by George Washburn Lyon in Chicago, the Washburn brand has become synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and innovation in the world of guitars.
The Americana Series b17k-d is a 5 string banjo with a flame maple resonator and maple rim, and one piece flange. It features a maple neck, 11″ Die cast tension hoop, bell brass tone ring, clamshell tailpiece, engraved Gold armrest, all 5 geared Planetary tuners and separate coordinator rods. Comes strung with D’Addario strings. Beautiful Tobacco Sunburst gloss finish.
B17K-D 5 String Banjo
From the very beginning, Washburn set out to create instruments that were not only beautiful but also had superior sound quality. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality acoustic guitars that were both affordable and durable. Over the years, Washburn has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of guitar design.
| Date First Available | December 6, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Back Material | Flame Maple |
| Body Material | Flame Maple |
| Color Name | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony |
| String Gauge | Other |
| String Material | Other |
| Top Material | Remo |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Body Material | Maple |
| Color Name | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material | Ovangkol |
| Scale Length | 26.25” |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | REMO Head |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Date First Available | May 15, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Fretboard Material | Engineered Wood |
| String Gauge | Other |
| String Material | Other |
| Top Material | Remo |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Date First Available | December 19, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Back Material | Rosewood, Mahogany |
| Top Material | Rosewood, Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
