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. The Americana Series b17k-d is a 5 string banjo with a flame maple resonator and maple rim, and one piece flange. It features a maple neck, 11" Die cast tension hoop, bell brass tone ring, clamshell tailpiece, engraved Gold armrest, all 5 geared Planetary tuners and separate coordinator rods. Comes strung with D'Addario strings. Beautiful Tobacco Sunburst gloss finish.