Richwood RMB-906 6 String Banjo
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The Richwood RMB-906 is a surprisingly capable instrument for the price. It's a solid choice for players wanting to explore 6-string banjo sounds – think folk, country, or even some softer blues – without the premium price tag. The build quality is decent, and it's surprisingly playable right out of the box.
Product Description
- Richwood RMB-906 6 String Banjo
- 6-string guitar banjo
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Rim: Aluminium
- Head: white 11" Remo Weatherking
- Elaborate inlays on fretboard & headstock
- Ivoride body binding
- Bone nut
- 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Scale length: 670 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 frets
- 24 tuning lugs
- Flat bar hoop
- Maple bridge
- Vintage style tailpiece
- Enclosed diecast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional playability and note clarity
- • Mahogany neck provides warmth and sustain, a pleasing tonal characteristic
- • Remo Weatherking head delivers reliable projection and weather resistance
- • Diecast tuners ensure stable tuning, crucial for bluegrass demands
CONS
- • Aluminium rim, while lightweight, may lack the resonance of brass
- • Natural finish might show scratches more readily than a lacquered one
- • 670mm scale length might feel slightly long for smaller hands
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Key Features
Type
6-String Guitar Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
Open-back
Strings
6 (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s significantly different; expect a more guitar-like sound with added banjo twang. The 6th string adds a bass element missing in the 5-string.
The fretboard radius isn't explicitly stated, but based on the ebony construction, it's likely a fairly standard vintage-style radius, allowing for reasonable string bending.
While not featherlight, the aluminium rim keeps the weight manageable for gigging or travel, but a hard case is recommended for protection.
