Ibanez B50 5-string Resonator Banjo - Natural Gloss
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The Ibanez B50 delivers that classic 5-string banjo snap with comfortable playability and dependable open-gear tuners - a great pick for jams, lessons, and stage-ready projection.
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Ibanez B50 Banjo: classic banjo snap with a clean, modern feel
If you want that bright, driving banjo voice for bluegrass rolls, country rhythm, or folk picking, the Ibanez B50 is built to get you there fast: comfortable neck, reliable tuners, and the kind of punch that helps your notes cut through a jam.
Features musicians care about
- 5-string resonator-style banjo for crisp projection and that familiar "pop" under your fingers.
- Okoume neck with a comfortable carve for clean slides, pull-offs, and long practice sessions.
- Purpleheart fretboard with dot inlays for a smooth feel and quick visual reference up the neck.
- Chrome open-gear tuners for a classic look and dependable tuning.
- 22 frets and a full 26.4-inch scale for traditional banjo spacing and response.
Why it plays (and sounds) so satisfying
Features: Sapele back and sides, a purpleheart bridge and saddle, and factory banjo tuning (D-B-G-D-G) to start picking right away.
Advantages: The resonator-style build helps your notes project, while the open-gear tuners keep the vibe traditional and the tuning stable. The neck dimensions feel friendly in first position and remain comfortable higher up the board.
Benefits: You get a banjo that is easy to live with - tune up, lock into a roll, and hear clear attack and punch that inspires better timing and cleaner picking. Whether you're learning your first tunes or adding banjo color to your set, the B50 helps you sound confident quicker.
Specifications
| Type | 5-string banjo (resonator-style) |
| Back & Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Okoume |
| Fretboard | Purpleheart (flat radius) with white dot inlay |
| Bridge / Saddle | Purpleheart bridge; Purpleheart saddle |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 26.4 in |
| Neck Width | 1.26 in at nut; 1.81 in at 14th fret |
| Neck Thickness | 0.83 in at 1st fret; 0.87 in at 7th fret |
| String Spacing | 14.5 mm |
| Factory Tuning | D, B, G, D, G |
| Factory String Gauges | .011 / .013 / .016 / .026 / .010 |
| Tuners | Chrome open-gear |
| Body Size | 13 1/8 in length; 13 1/8 in width; 3 3/4 in max depth |
| Recommended Case | Ibanez B10C |
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