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For the new B160, Washburn collaborated with banjo virtuoso Sonny Smith, winner of the 1998 National Banjo Championship. Sonny, who now performs full time in Dollywood, was eager to discuss his ideas for the instrument. "Back in the day, banjos were mainly played by women. As a result, the instrument developed with a very narrow fretboard. We've given this instrument a wider fretboard to accommodate bigger fingers. We've also moved the 5th string nut between the 5th and 6th fret for improved tone, sustain and intonation." We also redesigned the headstock. It's a bit smaller than the ones found on modern banjos and it's fully bound with old style inlays. "Banjo players just like that vintage look," Sonny explained.
B120
We've given the B120 a distressed or "aged" appearance so that it has all the looks and tone of a 100 year old banjo. With it’s maple resonator, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this matte finished beauty has a vintage vibe. The rolled brass tone ring is beautifully detailed with very fine scrolling work. Combine that with the Ivory machine heads, old school neck inlays, and bronze plated hardware and you're ready for some serious pickin'.
FEATURES
- Bell Brass tone ring (B160)
- Rolled Brass tone ring (B120)
- Engraved armrest (B120)
- Flamed maple neck & resonator (B160)
- Maple neck & resonator (B120)
- 24 tension brackets
- Fingerboard radius flat
- Deluxe inlays (Split Block on B160)
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Black/white truss rod cover
- Maple base with Rosewood tip bridge
- Tension Tailpiece
- Chrome geared tuning machine
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- Remo high tension head
- Aged hardware (B120)
- Detailed Scrolling (B120)
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