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 b11k-a is a 5 string banjo with a maple resonator and rim, and one piece flange with peanut style hole. It features a mahogany neck, 11" Die cast tension hoop, rolled brass tone ring, traditional style tailpiece, Chrome armrest and geared 5th string Planetary tuner. Comes strung with D’Addario strings.