Detail 01
Open-back five-string design
The B7-A is specified as an open-back banjo with five strings.
Product detailSKU #1500000154344
WashburnB7-A Americana 5-String Open-Back Banjo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Washburn’s B7-A is an open-back, five-string Americana Series banjo with a mahogany body and neck. It is presented for folk, old-time bluegrass, country, and clawhammer-style playing. The Remo head supports a maple bridge with an ebony tip, while chrome die-cast tuners and a geared Planetary tuner for the fifth string cover tuning duties. It comes with D’Addario J60+ light-gauge nickel strings; a case is available separately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clawhammer-style playing on an open-back five-string banjo.
- Folk, old-time bluegrass, and country parts calling for a five-string banjo.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Geared Planetary fifth-string tuner
The fifth string has its own geared Planetary tuner.
Detail 03
Remo head with maple bridge and ebony tip
These are the stated head and bridge components.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the B7-A an open-back banjo?
Yes. It is an open-back five-string model.
02What strings does it come with?
It comes with D’Addario J60+ light-gauge nickel strings.
03Is it presented for clawhammer playing?
Yes. Clawhammer-style players are specifically identified among its intended uses.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Body Shape
- 5-string,
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
