{"product_id":"5-string-banjo-natural-gloss","title":"Washburn Americana B9 5-String Resonator Banjo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Resonator Banjo Built on 140 Years of Washburn Know-How\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about a resonator banjo that just demands to be played — that bright, projecting snap that cuts through a room and makes everyone look up from their conversation. The Washburn B9 is squarely in that tradition. It's part of the company's Americana Series, and Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s, so they know a thing or two about what a good one should feel and sound like at an approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B9 comes in a clean Natural Gloss finish that lets the mahogany show through without any fuss. It's a straightforward instrument — no exotic appointments, no unnecessary flash — just a well-spec'd resonator banjo ready to be picked up and played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're working through your first Scruggs roll or looking for a reliable second banjo that won't break the bank, the B9 has the construction and hardware to keep up with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMahogany Resonator and Aluminum Tone Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed mahogany resonator is what gives this banjo its voice — it projects the sound forward, adding volume and punch that open-back banjos simply can't match. The aluminum tone ring works with the resonator to deliver the bright, focused attack that resonator-style banjos are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11\" grooved tension hoop holds the genuine Remo head firmly in place, giving you a consistent playing surface and keeping your tone stable across the head. An ebony-tipped maple bridge sits on top of that head and does a lot of work translating string vibration into the sound you actually hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That's Ready to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck runs a 27.5\" scale length — standard territory for a 5-string banjo — with 22 frets over an engineered wood fretboard with simple dot inlays. The ABS nut is cut to a 1-3\/16\" width, giving you a comfortable, familiar spacing whether you're coming from guitar or picking up a banjo for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geared 5th-string planetary tuner is worth calling out specifically: it's a real upgrade over the friction-style pegs you find on cheaper instruments. Planetary tuners hold their tuning much more reliably, which matters a lot when you're mid-session and don't want to chase that high drone string around. The remaining four strings are handled by diecast tuners with pearloid buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware and Finishing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the hardware on the B9 runs chrome, including the armrest — a small thing that makes a noticeable difference in long picking sessions by protecting your forearm from the tension hoop edge. The traditional-style tailpiece anchors the strings cleanly at the lower end, and the overall chrome package gives the banjo a classic look that suits the Natural Gloss finish well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11\" grooved tension hoop and 30-bracket setup give you consistent head tension adjustment all the way around the rim, so if you want to dial in the tightness of the head over time, you have the hardware to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-String resonator banjo from Washburn's Americana Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMahogany resonator and aluminum tone ring for volume and projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Remo head with 11\" grooved tension hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEbony-tipped maple bridge for clear string-to-sound transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMahogany neck, 27.5\" scale length, 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngineered wood fretboard with dot inlays, 1-3\/16\" ABS nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeared 5th-string planetary tuner for reliable high-drone tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiecast tuners with pearloid buttons on strings 1–4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChrome hardware throughout, including armrest and traditional tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural Gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washburn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Americana B9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e B9-WSH-A-U\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. House Music has been helping musicians across the Ohio Valley find the right gear -- with real advice from a team that actually plays. We're your authorized dealer of all the big names in guitars, keyboards, band instruments, drums, pro audio, and more. With four family-owned and operated locations in Ohio and West Virginia (plus a full online store), you don't have to go far for instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs. No matter your musical needs, our team of musicians wants to help you \u003cem\u003ePlay Music for Life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47232016580739,"sku":"B9-WSH-A-U","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/5-string-banjo-natural-gloss","provider":"C. A. House Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}