For those looking to hone their bluegrass, country, or Dixieland chops, Washburn has released an affordable 5-string banjo with remarkable playability and limitless application. Some of the standout features of this perfect beginner"s banjo include a raised cast-aluminum tone ring, a bound rosewood fingerboard, a Remo head, and an adjustable tension tailpiece. With Washburn"s craftsmanship and surprising affordability, this banjo is priced to fly out the door and into the nearest jam session.5-String Cast-aluminum tone ring Flat head construction Chrome standard tailpiece Remo head Maple base with rosewood tip bridge Stained light-brown/buffed gloss neck Mahogany resonator 30 tension brackets Chrome hardware Closed chrome-covered tuning machines Rosewood fingerboard