Ibanez B50 – Sapele Closed-Back Banjo

Description

The Ibanez B50 is a classic closed-back 5-string banjo built for punch, projection, and bright, articulate tone. With a Sapele resonator and sides, Purpleheart fretboard and bridge, and smooth chrome open-gear tuners, it delivers a strong, focused voice ideal for bluegrass, folk, and modern hybrid styles. The comfortable Okoume neck and flat-radius fingerboard make it easy for beginners and experienced players alike.

If you want a reliable, great-sounding banjo with clean craftsmanship at an accessible price, the B50 is a killer choice.

Features

• Closed-back design for enhanced projection and clarity

• Sapele back & sides for bright, crisp articulation

• Purpleheart fretboard & bridge for durability and tonal snap

• Five-string setup in standard bluegrass tuning

• Chrome open-gear tuners for smooth, stable tuning

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Banjo body

• Back & Sides: Sapele (Closed Back)

• Body Dimensions:

  • Length: 13 1/8"

  • Width: 13 1/8"

  • Max Depth: —

Neck

• Neck Wood: Okoume

• Fretboard: Purpleheart

• Fretboard Inlay: White dot

• Scale Length: 670mm (26.4")

• Number of Frets: 22

• Neck Dimensions:

  • Width at Nut: 32mm

  • Width at 14th Fret: 46mm

  • Thickness at 1st Fret: 21mm

  • Thickness at 7th Fret: 22mm

  • Radius: Flat

Hardware

• Bridge: Purpleheart

• Saddle Material: Purpleheart

• Tuners: Chrome open-gear

• String Spacing: 14.5mm

• String Gauge: .011 / .013 / .016 / .026 / .010

• Factory Tuning: 1D, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5G

• Recommended Case: B10C

• Highlight Feature: Purpleheart fretboard adds a rich tonal character and attractive visual contrast

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