Washburn B160 SONNY SMITH signature bell brass Banjo Start Price USD 1,259.00 Current Price USD 1,259.00 Time Left 25 days 4 hours 35 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 18, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Location BUTLER , MISSOURI Missouri See more about 'Washburn B160 SONNY SMITH signature bell brass Banjo' Description This great banjo is a Washburn Sonny Smith signature model and is the top model banjo in the Washburn line. From workhorse to showstopper, our banjos are seen on every stage and played by some of the finest pickers in the country - or the city. From tone ring to inlay, it's what a great banjo should be. B160For the new B160, Washburn collaborated with banjo virtuoso Sonny Smith, winner of the 1998 National Banjo Championship. Sonny, who now performs full time in Dollywood, was eager to discuss his ideas for the instrument. "Back in the day, banjos were mainly played by women. As a result, the instrument developed with a very narrow fretboard. We've given this instrument a wider fretboard to accommodate bigger fingers. We've also moved the 5th string nut between the 5th and 6th fret for improved tone, sustain and intonation." We also redesigned the headstock. It's a bit smaller than the ones found on modern banjos and it's fully bound with old style inlays. "Banjo players just like that vintage look," Sonny explained.   FEATURES Bell Brass tone ring   Flamed maple neck & resonator   24 tension brackets Fingerboard radius flat Deluxe Split block inlays Rosewood fingerboard Black/white truss rod cover Maple base with Rosewood tip bridge Tension Tailpiece Chrome geared tuning machine PRICE/COLORS B160 List Price: $2,099.90  Case BC82 Included B160 Color: Sunburst  **Note: We are an authorized Washburn distributor and can handle any warranty or other factory questions you may have. Your item will be shipped within 1 business day of receipt of payment. (We do not ship on weekends.) We ship via USPS and UPS. Select Destination Country United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaAustriaBahrainBelgiumBrazilChinaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHong KongHungaryIrelandItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsNetherlands AntillesNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalPuerto RicoRomaniaRussian FederationSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Arab Emirates Shipping Cost   Additional Item Shipping   Insurance Cost   We are happy to ship internationally. We ship to over 90 countries. If you have any questions, please contact us: Phone: (660) 679-3500 Email: sales@butlermusicstore.com We are available Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM, Saturday 1PM-5PM We accept PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Discover, personal checks, Money Orders... just about any valid form of payment! (We prefer PayPal.) Winning bidders, click below to check out: Most items may be returned any time within 10 days of the end of the auction or 7 days from the day you receive the item, whichever is longer. You must pay all shipping and handling both ways on returns. We do not charge any restocking or return fees. Unique template design, marketing, and strategy consulting from As Was® Managed by Laris: Ecommerce Web Site Software Place a Bid!