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Washburn built the B11K-A-U as part of its Americana Series, positioning it as a 5-string resonator banjo that drew on the company's long history of banjo construction. The instrument carried the B11 designation within that lineage.
The banjo is built around a mahogany neck, resonator, and rim, with an 11-inch diecast tension hoop and a rolled brass tone ring. The one-piece flange features a peanut-style hole. The maple bridge is fitted with an ebony tip, and the tailpiece follows a traditional style. A chrome armrest is fitted, and the 5th string is served by a geared planetary tuner. The remaining tuners are chrome diecast. The fretboard is engineered wood with dot inlays, an ABS nut at 1-1/4" width, 22 frets, and a 26-3/8" scale length. Strings are D'Addario J60+ light gauge nickel. All hardware is finished in chrome, and the instrument is presented in a natural gloss finish. A hardshell case was included with the instrument.
Owners seeking setup assistance, replacement parts — such as head, bridge, tone ring components, or tuners — or general maintenance should consult a qualified luthier or experienced banjo technician familiar with resonator banjo construction.
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