Washburn B160 Sonny Smith Signature 5-String Banjo

Classic Resonator Banjo with Bell Brass Tone Ring – Great Bluegrass Sound

This is the Washburn B160 Sonny Smith Signature Banjo, a resonator style 5 string banjo designed in collaboration with National Banjo Champion Sonny Smith. Known for its bold projection and rich bluegrass tone, the B160 features a bell brass tone ring, flamed maple resonator and wide profile neck for easy playability and enhanced sustain.

Good, used condition. Fret wear mostly in the lower positions. Wear to the head. A few scratches and scuffs in the back. Slight tarnish to the chrome.

Main Features & Specs

• Colour: Tobacco Burst (Neck and Resonator)
• Serial: DK 06040053
• Year: 2006
• Top Material: Remo Weatherking
• Body Material: Bell Brass Tone Ring, 3 Ply Maple Rim and Resonator
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: “Wide”
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: 22, Medium
• Scale Length: 25"
• Pickups: None
• Bridge Type: Standard
• Tuners: Die Cast
• Finish Type: Gloss Polyurethane
• Other Special Features: 5th String Sliding Shubb Capo
• Weight: 5.23 Kg
• Case: Soft Shell Case Included

All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  

• Brand new strings
• Action
• Electronic components
• Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
• Hardware
• Fretwork
• Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
• Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
• Nut  

The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.  

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