Richwood RMB-905-A 5 String Banjo
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This Richwood RMB-905-A is a solid entry point into bluegrass, offering a good balance of quality and affordability. The mahogany neck feels comfortable, and the ebony fingerboard provides a clean, crisp tone. It's a great option for beginner to intermediate players wanting a traditional banjo sound without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Richwood RMB-905-A 5 String Banjo
- 5-string bluegrass banjo
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Rim: Aluminium
- Head: 11" Remo Weatherking white
- Elaborate inlays on fingerboard & headstock
- Maple bridge with ebony cap
- 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Scale length: 670 mm
- Nut width: 30 mm
- Bone nut
- 22 frets
- 24 tuning lugs
- Flat bar hoop
- Vintage style tailpiece
- Ivoride body binding
- Enclosed high grade banjo style tuners with 4: 1 ratio
- Tuning: G-D-G-B-D
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers superb clarity and note definition
- • Mahogany neck provides warmth and comfortable playability
- • Remo Weatherking head delivers bright, responsive tone and weather resistance
- • High-grade enclosed tuners ensure stable and accurate tuning
CONS
- • Aluminium rim, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of brass or stainless steel
- • Natural finish might require additional sealing for optimal protection
- • Ivoride binding, while visually appealing, isn't quite the same as genuine ivory
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Key Features
Type
5-string Bluegrass Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
No
Strings
Steel
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The aluminium rim offers a brighter, more immediate response but lacks the richer, longer sustain you'd get from brass. It’s a trade-off for a lighter instrument.
Yes, it's a 2-way adjustable truss rod, which allows for relatively easy adjustments to compensate for string tension and humidity changes.
The enclosed high-grade tuners with the 4:1 ratio are designed for good stability and should hold tuning well during practice and performance.
