Washburn's most affordable 5 string banjo is well respected in Bluegrass/Country circles because of features like a raised tone ring, bound rosewood fingerboard, sealed planetary tuners, and an adjustable tension tailpiece. Case not included.
this thing had major 5th string fret buzz within 2 months and the coordinator rod bent drastically within the same time period. everything about this banjo is poor. buy a gold tone
9/29/2008
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great Plucker
By Billy Joe
from Nashville, TN
About Me Professional Musician
Pros
Consistent
Easy To Play
Cons
Cheap feeling
Best Uses
Entry level players
School
Comments about Washburn B9 5 String Banjo:
I used about 20 of these to teach a summer course at a local school. For a starter this is a great little banjo. Don't expect anything huge from the instrument, but for the price, and if you are learning, this is a great instrument.
11/23/2007
(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Poor Quality Banjo
By Darius
from Washington DC
About Me Experienced
Pros
Cons
Fret Buzz
Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
Paper weight
Comments about Washburn B9 5 String Banjo:
this banjo, in short, is terrible. i had major fret buzz problems which had to do with a warping neck within 3 months of purchase. the pot is made out of aluminum...the rim rod bent from tension in the same amount of time. the tuners are garbage also. if you want an entry level banjo, buy a gold tone or a deering good time
Washburn B9 5 String Banjo
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