Part of their Americana Series the B11K-A is an-all mahogany 5-string resonator banjo with a maple bridge with ebony tip and a Remo head for a sound you can always count on The natural gloss finish lets you really enjoy its gorgeous woodgrain while the brass tone ring traditional-style tailpiece and chrome hardware give the B11K-A added visual pop. Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments they handcraft today. Pros and amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone build and value.