Fender PB-180E Paramount 5-String Banjo with Gig Bag-Natural

Known for their vibrant tones, open-back banjos have been a staple for bluegrass and folk players alike since the inception of the genres. The Fender Paramount PB-180E Banjo is perfect for the player looking for a traditional styled banjo with functional modern appointments. This model features a mahogany rim and neck with a Remo Fiberskyn® head, and comes equipped with proprietary Fishman® electronics to amplify your sound. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced player, this banjo is a perfect addition.

Other features include a comfortable neck profile, walnut fingerboard with snowflake inlays, arm rest, genuine bone nut, and gig bag.

FEATURES
Open-back banjo
Mahogany rim and neck
Remo Fiberskyn® head
Satin finish
Fishman® pickup system
Gig bag included

General
SERIES:  Paramount
ORIENTATION:  Right-Hand
COLOR:  Natural
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  CN
 
Neck
NECK MATERIAL:  Mahogany
NECK FINISH:  Satin
NECK SHAPE:  "C" Shape
NECK CONSTRUCTION:  Bolt-On
FINGERBOARD RADIUS:  Flat
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:  Walnut
POSITION INLAYS:  Snowflake
NUMBER OF FRETS:  22
TRUSS ROD:  Standard
TRUSS ROD NUT:  4 mm Hex
STRING NUT:  Bone
NUT WIDTH:  1.18" (30 mm)
NUT MATERIAL:  Bone
 
Body
BODY:  Laminated Mahogany
BODY FINISH:  Satin
BODY SHAPE:  Banjo
BODY MATERIAL:  Laminated Mahogany
ARM REST:  Chrome
TONE RING:  Copper Alloy
RIM MATERIAL:  Multi-Ply Mahogany
 
Hardware
BRIDGE:  Maple/Ebony
BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE:  Traditional Banjo Tailpiece
HARDWARE FINISH:  Nickel
TUNING MACHINES:  Chrome Die-Cast with Pearl Buttons
STRINGS:  D'Addario® EJ61 Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.023 Gauges)
COORDINATOR RODS:  Single
HEAD:  11" Remo Fiberskyn®
HOOKS:  24
 
Electronics
SPECIAL ELECTRONICS:  Fishman® Implant Banjo Pickup
 
Measurements
FRET SIZE:  2mm
SCALE LENGTH:  26.4" (671 mm)

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