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Washburn built the B16K-D-U as part of its Americana Series, positioning it as a 5-string resonator banjo that drew on the company's heritage of banjo construction dating back to the late 1800s. The B16K-D-U was offered in a Tobacco Sunburst gloss finish and shipped with a case included.
The instrument was constructed with a maple neck, flame maple resonator and rim, and a one-piece flange. The 11-inch diecast tension hoop seated a Bell Brass tone ring, and the tailpiece was a clamshell design. A standard chrome armrest was fitted as standard. The ebony-tipped maple bridge sat under D'Addario J60+ light gauge nickel strings, which ran from the clamshell tailpiece over the 1-1/4-inch ABS nut across a 26-3/8-inch scale. The ebony fingerboard carried 22 frets with fancy inlays. All five tuners were planetary chrome geared units. Separate coordinator rods completed the internal hardware. All metal hardware was finished in chrome.
Owners sourcing replacement parts — including the Bell Brass tone ring, planetary tuners, clamshell tailpiece, or ebony-tipped bridge — should consult a qualified banjo technician, who can confirm fit against the 11-inch head diameter and one-piece flange configuration before ordering.
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