Ashbury AB-25-5: Heritage-Inspired 5-String Maple Open Back Banjo

The Ashbury AB-25-5 5-String Open Back Banjo combines traditional craftsmanship with premium materials to deliver an instrument of exceptional quality and authentic sound. Crafted with a stunning all-maple construction, this banjo features a resonant maple pot enhanced with a rolled brass tone ring for that classic bright, projecting tone favored by traditional players. The maple-bound maple neck provides both stability and beauty, while the maple fingerboard with 22 frets offers extended playing range with comfortable action. Traditional appointments include 18 nickel-plated iron flat hooks for precise head tension adjustment, a standard armrest for player comfort, and railroad spike installations at both the 5th string top nut and 7th fret position for versatile tuning options. The premium Viking VS-370W Waverly style tailpiece enhances sustain and projection, while the carefully crafted maple bridge with ebony top ensures optimal sound transfer. Equipped with smooth-action geared machine heads and a dedicated geared 5th string peg, this banjo maintains reliable tuning stability even during energetic performances. The professional Remo 11-inch banjo head completes this exceptional instrument, delivering the crisp, responsive tone that makes this open-back model perfect for old-time, folk, and clawhammer playing styles.

Distinguished Features:

• All-maple construction with beautiful gloss finish for superior resonance and visual appeal
• Rolled brass tone ring delivering bright, projecting traditional banjo tone
• Maple-bound maple neck with comfortable profile for extended playing sessions
• Maple fingerboard with 22 frets offering extended range for versatile playing
• 18 nickel-plated iron flat hooks for precise head tension adjustment
• Railroad spike installations at 5th string top nut and 7th fret for alternative tuning options
• Premium Viking VS-370W Waverly style tailpiece enhancing sustain and projection
• Maple bridge with ebony top ensuring optimal sound transfer
• Smooth-action geared machine heads and dedicated 5th string geared peg for tuning stability
• Professional Remo 11-inch banjo head for responsive, authentic tone
• Standard armrest for enhanced playing comfort
• Double coordinator rod system for structural integrity and tone enhancement

Technical Specifications:

• Model: AB-25-5
• Item ID: GR37027
• Top Nut Width: 31mm
• Scale Length: 697mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 46mm
• Pot Depth: 65mm
• Internal Pot Width: 253mm
• External Pot Width: 279mm
• Pot Thickness: 12mm
• Overall Length: 945mm
• String Gauges: .009 .010 .014 .024w .009
• Country of Manufacture: China