Ibanez B50 5-String Resonator Banjo | Rolled Brass Tone Ring
Instrument Type: 5-string closed-back resonator banjo
Neck Specifications: One-piece okoume neck with flat profile, gloss finish, screw-jointing neck attachment, and single coordinator rod
Body Material: Laminated rim, sapele resonator back and sides, ivory ABS resonator binding, and high-gloss Natural finish
Pickup Configuration: None (traditional pure acoustic operation)
Hardware & Bridge: Purpleheart and maple bridge with purpleheart saddle, chrome-plated steel tension hoop with 24 brackets, 11-inch coated Remo Weatherking head, engraved chrome armrest, and a chrome clamshell tailpiece
Scale & Nut Width: 26.4-inch (670mm) scale length, 32mm plastic nut, 14.5mm string spacing, and 22 frets on a flat purpleheart fretboard with white dot position markers
High-Performance Ergonomics and Resonant Tonewood Architecture
Closed-Back Resonator Template and Structural Rim Assembly
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built on a traditional 13.125-inch acoustic rim matrix, the layout combines a stable laminated rim with a high-gloss sapele resonator bowl. This closed-back architecture reflects internal acoustic projections directly outward, preventing sound waves from dissipating against the player's clothing and delivering an immediate volume boost. The structural perimeter is reinforced with a steel tension hoop holding a 24-piece bracket layout, distributing heavy down-pressure across the head evenly. The high-gloss finish protects the structural assembly against shifting climate environments, while simple ivory binding traces a clean look under stage lights.
Okoume Neck Architecture and Flat Fingerboard Profile
The neck architecture utilizes a premium solid okoume construction that resists mechanical twist and environmental shifts, stabilizing the wood fibers against climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and rigorous structural tension. This high-gloss neck houses an internal single coordinator rod anchored firmly through the rim, allowing technicians to lock in action adjustments and protect neck alignment over years of active road service. The flat-radius purpleheart fretboard hosts 22 precisely leveled frets, marked by traditional white dot position markers. The standard 26.4-inch scale length optimizes string tension for rapid flatpicking and multi-finger rolls, supporting quick neck movements without losing structural response.
Precision Mechanical Transfer and Pure Acoustic Projection
Rolled Brass Tone Ring and Coated Remo Weatherking Soundboard
Sonically anchored by an authentic rolled brass tone ring seated natively atop the rim, the instrument delivers a powerful voice optimized for transparent acoustic reproduction and clear note separation. This structural brass assembly allows string energy to blossom with a classic, ringing bluegrass chime, maximizing sustain while suppressing muddy low-mid acoustic build-up. The soundboard utilizes an industry-standard 11-inch coated Remo Weatherking head, tightened over a two-piece metallic flange to push percussive midrange authority and snappy acoustic pop through complex string ensemble mixes. An integrated engraved chrome armrest shields the top rim from arm weight, ensuring the soundboard vibrates at maximum efficiency.
Purpleheart Coupled Bridge and Chrome Open-Gear Machine Heads
The mechanical transfer relies on a calibrated purpleheart and maple bridge assembly coupled to a rigid chrome clamshell tailpiece. This floating bridge balances structural downward load from the dual-string alignment, channeling organic transients straight into the Remo head without compressing the waveform. Tuning stability is anchored by side-mounted chrome open-gear banjo machines outfitted with smooth white buttons, maintaining strict hold over factory light-gauge string spaces (.010/.011/.013/.016/.026). This reliable hardware combination guarantees that the banjo locks into standard open G tuning (1D, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5G) securely, providing a dependable, noise-free acoustic tracking platform for both recording studio microphones and live traditional bluegrass configurations.
Ibanez B50 5-String Resonator Banjo | Rolled Brass Tone Ring
Instrument Type: 5-string closed-back resonator banjo
Neck Specifications: One-piece okoume neck with flat profile, gloss finish, screw-jointing neck attachment, and single coordinator rod
Body Material: Laminated rim, sapele resonator back and sides, ivory ABS resonator binding, and high-gloss Natural finish
Pickup Configuration: None (traditional pure acoustic operation)
Hardware & Bridge: Purpleheart and maple bridge with purpleheart saddle, chrome-plated steel tension hoop with 24 brackets, 11-inch coated Remo Weatherking head, engraved chrome armrest, and a chrome clamshell tailpiece
Scale & Nut Width: 26.4-inch (670mm) scale length, 32mm plastic nut, 14.5mm string spacing, and 22 frets on a flat purpleheart fretboard with white dot position markers
High-Performance Ergonomics and Resonant Tonewood Architecture
Closed-Back Resonator Template and Structural Rim Assembly
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built on a traditional 13.125-inch acoustic rim matrix, the layout combines a stable laminated rim with a high-gloss sapele resonator bowl. This closed-back architecture reflects internal acoustic projections directly outward, preventing sound waves from dissipating against the player's clothing and delivering an immediate volume boost. The structural perimeter is reinforced with a steel tension hoop holding a 24-piece bracket layout, distributing heavy down-pressure across the head evenly. The high-gloss finish protects the structural assembly against shifting climate environments, while simple ivory binding traces a clean look under stage lights.
Okoume Neck Architecture and Flat Fingerboard Profile
The neck architecture utilizes a premium solid okoume construction that resists mechanical twist and environmental shifts, stabilizing the wood fibers against climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and rigorous structural tension. This high-gloss neck houses an internal single coordinator rod anchored firmly through the rim, allowing technicians to lock in action adjustments and protect neck alignment over years of active road service. The flat-radius purpleheart fretboard hosts 22 precisely leveled frets, marked by traditional white dot position markers. The standard 26.4-inch scale length optimizes string tension for rapid flatpicking and multi-finger rolls, supporting quick neck movements without losing structural response.
Precision Mechanical Transfer and Pure Acoustic Projection
Rolled Brass Tone Ring and Coated Remo Weatherking Soundboard
Sonically anchored by an authentic rolled brass tone ring seated natively atop the rim, the instrument delivers a powerful voice optimized for transparent acoustic reproduction and clear note separation. This structural brass assembly allows string energy to blossom with a classic, ringing bluegrass chime, maximizing sustain while suppressing muddy low-mid acoustic build-up. The soundboard utilizes an industry-standard 11-inch coated Remo Weatherking head, tightened over a two-piece metallic flange to push percussive midrange authority and snappy acoustic pop through complex string ensemble mixes. An integrated engraved chrome armrest shields the top rim from arm weight, ensuring the soundboard vibrates at maximum efficiency.
Purpleheart Coupled Bridge and Chrome Open-Gear Machine Heads
The mechanical transfer relies on a calibrated purpleheart and maple bridge assembly coupled to a rigid chrome clamshell tailpiece. This floating bridge balances structural downward load from the dual-string alignment, channeling organic transients straight into the Remo head without compressing the waveform. Tuning stability is anchored by side-mounted chrome open-gear banjo machines outfitted with smooth white buttons, maintaining strict hold over factory light-gauge string spaces (.010/.011/.013/.016/.026). This reliable hardware combination guarantees that the banjo locks into standard open G tuning (1D, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5G) securely, providing a dependable, noise-free acoustic tracking platform for both recording studio microphones and live traditional bluegrass configurations.
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