Banjo Richwood RSB-306

Richwood RSB-306

The banjo is a four-, five-, or six-stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity as a resonator, called the head, which is typically circular. The membrane is typically made of plastic, although animal skin is still occasionally used. Early forms of the instrument were fashioned by Africans in the United States, adapted from African instruments of similar design. The banjo is frequently associated with folk, Irish traditional, and country music. Historically, the banjo occupied a central place in African-American traditional music and the folk culture of rural whites before entering the mainstream via the minstrel shows of the 19th century. The banjo, along with the fiddle, is a mainstay of American old-time music. It is also very frequently used in traditional ("trad") jazz.

The 19 fret tenor banjo is popular mostly in jazz and Irish traditional music. The 19 fret version has a louder and tighter sound than the mellower 17 fret version. The typical playing style of a tenor banjo is with a plectrum, but of course we encourage you to explore all techniques on this instrument.

Specs

• top: Remo weatherking white 11”
• rim: mahogany
• tonering: aluminium
• resonator: mahogany
• neck: mahogany
• fingerboard: engineered wood
• bridge: maple with ebony cap
• tuners: die-cast guitar machine heads
• truss rod: two way adjustable
• coordinator rods: two
• nut material: synthetic
• binding: black
• finish: highgloss sunburst
• hardware: chrome plated
• tuning: EADGBE
• brackets: 24
• weight: app. 3,40 kg