It's been three decades since Ibanez was in the banjo business, but they're back with a bang ¦or is it a twang? Old-timers may recall Ibanez was quite enamored with banjo-building, having even collaborated on an artist signature model with the late great Earl Scruggs. As of 2012 they're back at it, and in the Ibanez tradition, the B-50 delivers a sweet 5-string closed-back banjo at a price that won't break the bank. It features a 24-lug configuration and mahogany back and sides. The mahogany neck has a rosewood fingerboard with dot position markers. Open gear tuners lend a vintage note while keeping things in tune.

• 5-string banjo design
• 24-lug configuration
• Mahogany neck
• Mahogany back and sides
• Remo 11inch coated weatherking banjo head
• Open gear tuners
• Rosewood bridge and fretboard
• Standard acoustic strings
• Natural high gloss finish