Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros and amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build and value. A 6 string banjo makes it possible for guitar players to play banjo without having to learn new tunings and chord fingerings. Tuned just like a guitar, the B6 will have you instantly sounding like a seasoned pro folk or Bluegrass player. Try fingerpicking for that authentic Bluegrass sound.