The Washburn B9 is a 5-string resonator banjo featuring a mahogany resonator and aluminum rim, 11″ grooved tension hoop, chrome armrest, traditional tailpiece, and geared 5th string Planetary tuner. Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800S. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros & amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value.