--- product_id: 13852934 title: "B50 5-String Banjo" brand: "ibanez" price: "5238 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Ibanez" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/13852934-b50-5-string-banjo store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Mahogany & rosewood build 5-string classic twang 24-lug adjustable bridge B50 5-String Banjo **Brand:** ibanez **Price:** 5238 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Bring the twang back—play loud, play proud with Ibanez B50! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** B50 5-String Banjo by ibanez - **How much does it cost?** 5238 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/13852934-b50-5-string-banjo) ## Best For - ibanez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ibanez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rich Tonewood Blend:** Mahogany back and sides paired with a rosewood fingerboard create warm, resonant sound perfect for any genre. - • **Affordable Craftsmanship:** Ibanez quality craftsmanship at a price that lets you join the banjo revival without breaking the bank. - • **Precision Play with 22 Frets:** Full 22-fret fingerboard offers expansive melodic range for fingerstyle pros and banjo beginners alike. - • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Playability:** Open gear tuners deliver authentic vintage tuning stability with a sleek modern feel. - • **Adjustable Bridge for Custom Action:** Fine-tune string height and tension effortlessly to match your unique playing style and comfort. ## Overview The Ibanez B50 5-String Banjo marks the brand’s triumphant return to banjo craftsmanship, featuring a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, mahogany body, and a 24-lug adjustable bridge. Designed for both vintage tone lovers and modern players, it offers durable open gear tuners and an adjustable bridge for personalized setup—all at an accessible price point. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts eager to add authentic banjo twang to their repertoire. ## Description It s been three decades since Ibanez was in the banjo business, but they re back with a bang or is it a twang? Old-timers may recall Ibanez was quite enamored with banjo-building, having even collaborated on an artist signature model with the late great Earl Scruggs. As of 2012 they re back at it, and in the Ibanez tradition, the B-50 delivers a sweet 5-string closed-back banjo at a price that won t break the bank. It features a 24-lug configuration and mahogany back and sides. The mahogany neck has a rosewood fingerboard with dot position markers. Open gear tuners lend a vintage note while keeping things in tune. Case not included. Review: It’s a Banjo! - I’m a lifelong guitar player who finally wanted to get a few toys! The setup isn’t all that hard! I’d recommend buying a tuner and watching some YouTube videos- just gotta follow instructions. I had the intonation and action ideal (I’m a finger style jazz/ blues cat… you insert the eye roll here) in about ten minutes. I haven’t any issues with the machine heads/ tuning heads slipping like most have mentioned. There is a neat little hold down behind the bridge that can be adjusted to suit your needs in terms of tension and string height/ action. I may have mistakenly read that it comes with a case(?)- because it doesn’t! Again- been playing guitar for 30 years, classically trained, started out in grind and crust bands and worked my way to finger style jazz/ blues/ r&b etc so I’m just going off of my ear- not a difficult instrument to play if you are used to the techniques. Not a complaint, just want to mention- banjos are VERY loud and being someone who was raised to “play loud and proud or shut up”, it is a very loud instrument. 😂 Great quality, the fingerboard had some discoloration- looks like heat damage. All around- no buyer’s remorse here and I can’t wait to get rolling like Scruggs. I definitely recommend. Review: Great Quality for the Money - My son loves this. It was gifted to him by us. The bango is beautiful. He said it was easy to set up and played beautifully. After he played it for a little while he came in and ask how much we spent on it. Of course we would not say, it was a gift. He then asked if we had spent thousands on it. We laughed and assured him no, no where close. It was an indication of the quality of the product. ## Features - 22 Frets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AYZ9818 | | Back Material | Mahogany | | Best Sellers Rank | #33,616 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Banjos (Musical Instruments) | | Body Material | Hollow | | Color Name | Natural | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (79) | | Date First Available | January 9, 2013 | | Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Item model number | B50 | | Material Type | Sapele, Okoume, Purpleheart | | Number of Strings | 5 | | Product Dimensions | 40.16 x 17.91 x 5.52 inches | | Size | full-size | | String Material | Alloy Steel | | Top Material | Mahogany, Rosewood | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Mahogany - **Brand:** Ibanez - **Color:** Natural - **Finish Type:** Polished - **Instrument:** Banjo - **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 40.16 x 17.91 x 5.52 inches - **Size:** full-size - **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel - **Top Material Type:** Mahogany, Rosewood ## Images ![B50 5-String Banjo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tzuO-GTVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is this bajo manufactured?** A: china **Q: I'm new to banjos and banjo buying. Does this item have a resonator?** A: Yes.Choosing a Resonator or Open-Back BanjoBy Bill Evans from Banjo For DummiesFive-string banjos can be either resonator banjos or open-back banjos. There isn't a big difference, physically, to the way these two types look, and which type you choose depends largely on your own preferences:A resonator banjo has a wooden back attached to the instrument.An open-back banjo doesn't have anything attached to the back. You can easily look into the inside of the banjo's sound-producing chamber.Your decision about which kind of banjo is best for you should be based primarily on the style of music you want to play. The differences between these two types of banjos are mainly about the sounds that skilled players prefer. After you try out both kinds of banjos at a music store, you can quickly understand some of these differences, even if you've never played banjo before.Resonator banjosOver the past 150 years, banjo builders have continually tried to make banjos louder. You're probably asking yourself, Aren't banjos loud enough already? Well, maybe they are now, but it wasn't always that way. Around 1860, someone came up with the idea of attaching a wooden chamber, or resonator, to the back of the banjo body in order to increase the volume of the instrument. The resonator reflects the sound off its inside surface and projects the sound out the front of the instrument and away from the player. The result is more volume and a brighter banjo sound.In bluegrass music, you need to be able to play loud enough that the other band members and your audience can hear your virtuosic solos. Therefore, practically all bluegrass-based banjo players prefer a resonator banjo with metal strings.Entry-level resonator banjos are more expensive than comparable open-back instruments. However, if you're interested in playing bluegrass, you should spend the extra money and get a resonator banjo.The resonator is usually attached to the banjo with thumbscrews. If you ever need either less volume or the tone of an open-back banjo, you can always loosen the thumbscrews and remove the resonator to create an instant open-back instrument.Also: Bill@Ibanez #2 Posted : 11/15/2012 1:44:53 PMBill@IbanezGroups: Moderator, AdministrationJoined: 6/19/2012(UTC)Posts: 1,169Location: Bensalem, PAThanks: 10 timesWas thanked: 156 time(s) in 154 post(s)Our banjo doesn't have a tone ring! I don't know much about banjos and I'm learning more everyday since we make one now. I've been told most banjos under $500 don't have tone rings, and ours is in a lower price point.Hope this helps,-Bill **Q: Can the resonator be removed?** A: Yes, I bought this for my son removing the resonator was one of his favorite features. **Q: Is the 5th string tuner geared or friction?** A: The fifth string tuning machine on an Ibanez B50 banjo is a worm gear type. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s a Banjo! *by J***A on November 24, 2023* I’m a lifelong guitar player who finally wanted to get a few toys! The setup isn’t all that hard! I’d recommend buying a tuner and watching some YouTube videos- just gotta follow instructions. I had the intonation and action ideal (I’m a finger style jazz/ blues cat… you insert the eye roll here) in about ten minutes. I haven’t any issues with the machine heads/ tuning heads slipping like most have mentioned. There is a neat little hold down behind the bridge that can be adjusted to suit your needs in terms of tension and string height/ action. I may have mistakenly read that it comes with a case(?)- because it doesn’t! Again- been playing guitar for 30 years, classically trained, started out in grind and crust bands and worked my way to finger style jazz/ blues/ r&b etc so I’m just going off of my ear- not a difficult instrument to play if you are used to the techniques. Not a complaint, just want to mention- banjos are VERY loud and being someone who was raised to “play loud and proud or shut up”, it is a very loud instrument. 😂 Great quality, the fingerboard had some discoloration- looks like heat damage. All around- no buyer’s remorse here and I can’t wait to get rolling like Scruggs. I definitely recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Quality for the Money *by E***N on April 28, 2023* My son loves this. It was gifted to him by us. The bango is beautiful. He said it was easy to set up and played beautifully. After he played it for a little while he came in and ask how much we spent on it. Of course we would not say, it was a gift. He then asked if we had spent thousands on it. We laughed and assured him no, no where close. It was an indication of the quality of the product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems great *by Z***H on September 20, 2024* Purchased as a gift. Packaged mininally, but securely. My only experience is with guitars, but this is a good mid-level instrument that can accommodate beginner to intermediate players. Full adjustments seem to all be here, but I could see an expert wanting some of them to be more convenient. All-in-all, I'm happy with the purchase, and feel like it's a pretty low price for the quality. ## Frequently Bought Together - B50 5-String Banjo - Shappy 12 Pcs Steel Finger Picks Set, Including Stainless Steel Finger and Thumb Picks, Metal Adjustable Bass Guitar Accessories for Guitar Banjos(Stylish Style) - Banjo Primer Book for Beginners: with Online Video & Audio Access --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/13852934-b50-5-string-banjo](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/13852934-b50-5-string-banjo) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*