From workhorse to showstopper, Washburn banjos are seen on every stage and played by some of the finest pickers in the country -- or the city. The addition of a B17 banjo from Washburn can broaden your sonic pallet and add a new dimension to your music. Traditionalists will find all the tone & projection they"ve come to expect from a world class Washburn in this sunburst finish, 5-string model.5 String Bell Brass Tone Ring Flat head construction Tension tailpiece Remo Head Flamed Maple Resonator Sunburst finish 24 tension brackets Gold hardware Engraved arm rest Engraved headstock & heel rock maple neck Pearl truss rod cover.