Ashthorpe 6-String Banjo - Full Size with 24 Brackets, Closed Back, Mahogany Resonator
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Model
- B13
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 in
- Weight
- 5.9 lb
- Color
- Brown
- Material
- Mahogany
- Size
- Full size
- In the box
- Gig BagExtra StringsPolishing Cloth3 Celluloid Picks
- Warranty
- 90 day limited manufacturer warranty.
Features 5
- 6-String banjo: With strings tuned similar to that of a guitar, this 6-string banjo is perfect for all player levels, from beginner to advanced. Guitar players looking to pickup playing the banjo will handle this stringed instrument with ease.
- Traditional style: This 6-string banjo is perfect for any style of play with its guitar-style headstock and neck combined with a tambourine shaped body. Whether youre playing mellow country tunes, folk, bluegrass, clawhammer-style, even rock, youll get a great response and sound from this right-handed banjo.
- Remo head: This banjo kit is flawlessly designed with a Remo head, made by the world-renown Remo drum company. The crisp white, frosted head delivers bright sound and clarity. The head is secured with 24 chrome-plated brackets and resting on the Remo head is a beautiful 5/8" maple/ebony bridge for superior string vibration transfer.
- Expert craftsmanship: Ashthorpe's banjo features a mahogany neck and purpleheart fretboard with finely manicured, smooth seated frets. The body is crafted from mahogany with a high-gloss finish. The closed-back resonator can be easily removed, allowing this banjo to be played open back. Designed with a 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, a 5-ply maple rim, closed geared tuners with high-end chromed tuning pegs, an adjustable hinged tailpiece, and chrome-plated armrest.
- Banjo bundle kit includes: This banjo is safely stored inside a 15mm premium fabric padded gig bag guitar case with pocket, carry handle, and shoulder strap. Extra strings, a polishing cloth, and three celluloid picks are also included.
Description
This 6-string banjo from Ashthorpe is perfect for all player levels, from beginner to advanced. Tuned similar to a guitar, this banjo is perfect for guitar players looking to pickup playing the banjo. This banjo includes several high-end features. It's a traditional-style banjo with a mahogany resonator (perfect for bluegrass and other playing styles) that helps to push the sound forward, providing a louder, brighter tone. The resonator is also easily removed using the thumbscrews, allowing the banjo to be played open back. The convenience of the two styles of banjo meets the expectations of seasoned players. Ashthorpe's banjo also includes a premium frosted Remo drumhead with a 5/8" maple/ebony bridge, 24 chrome-plated brackets securing the head, and chrome-plated closed geared tuners. An adjustable truss rod allows you to keep the neck straight and adjust the strings when the action is too low or too high. Impeccably designed, this mahogany banjo, with an exquisite high-gloss finish, features pre-strung strings, 5-ply maple and mahogany shell, a 5-ply maple rim, geared tuners with chrome tuning pegs, an adjustable hinged tailpiece, and a chrome-plated armrest. Ashthorpe is dedicated to making music accessible for everyone—from aspiring beginners to seasoned performers. Our collection of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, drum sets, keyboards, and more, combines lasting craftsmanship with exceptional sound. Whether you're learning your first chord or performing on stage, Ashthorpe delivers the tools and inspiration you need to play with confidence and passion.
Specs 26
| Brand | Ashthorpe |
|---|---|
| Size | Full size |
| Color | Brown |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Item Weight | 5.9 pounds |
| Brand Name | Ashthorpe |
| Set Name | Ashthorpe 6-String Banjo Bundle Kit |
| Manufacturer | Ashthorpe |
| UPC | 842364132276 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Model Number | B13 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B13 |
| Instrument Size | Full size |
| Item Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 39 inches |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Material Type | Mahogany |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Better than I expected!
Nice instrument for the price. I've played guitar and banjo for over 50 years, but have always wanted one of these 6-string banjos. I thought it would be a good fit for certain styles of music where a regular banjo doesn't really fit. But none of our local music shops carried them. They had to be ordered (bought) and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I wasn't sure I was going to like or use. So I shopped around online, and this one had several good reviews from people who have played stringed instruments for a long time, so I ordered it. The price was great, so I figured I couldn't go far wrong even if I ended up not liking it. First off, it came 4 days sooner than I expected it, which was a nice surprise. Well packaged, no damage or dings. I expected to have to do some setup on it, but it came remarkably playable right out of the box. I did not like the strings it came with (electric guitar strings) so I put light 6-string banjo strings on it (LaBelle) and the sound is much more suited to banjo. It stays in tune, the intonation is just about perfect, and the action is about where I want it (low, but not too low.) I play clawhammer banjo, so prefer a backless banjo, but the ones offered online didn't have great reviews or were way too expensive. So I just took the resonator off, which also makes it easier to tighten the head and put some padding (underwear) in the back to mute the tone a bit. The finish/color is also a lot nicer than I thought it would be. Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong with this instrument. I would buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by lovetoread
Pleasantly Surprised
(Written on April 24) I’ve lived with her for one day and I’m very pleased. This is just an initial impression and I’ll do an update later. For now, she’s more than I expected. I’ve played guitar for more than 50 years. As a busker I’ve found that the banjo attracts more attention (and more money). But I’ve done the whole switching back and forth from guitar to banjo and my fingers get a bit confused. That’s why I decided on getting a banjitar (6-string banjo). As I suspected before arrival, she’s somewhat neck heavy, given the lighter banjo body (even with resonator). Out of the box, she certainly could use a set up which I’ll do later. But she’s very playable immediately. Intonation is almost spot on (just a tiny bit sharp on both E strings) but easily correctable. Action is just minutely higher than 1/8” at the 12th fret. After a day she continues to hold tune very well. I’m really happy with the quality of the tuning machines (I anticipated something cheaper). She sounds a bit dull but not really muted (good enough for busking). With the capo at the 4th fret and above she sounds much more banjo like. I plan on putting Nashville tuned strings on her once they arrive which will likely give her a much brighter and more banjo like sound even without a capo. I also may put on a Gold Tone end piece and a compensated bridge in the long run — upgrades that really aren’t too costly. I don’t know what else to say. She’s much better than I expected and I anticipate that my impression won’t change much over time. The headline says it all: Pleasantly surprised. (Update 4/26/2025) Had her for a day and enjoyed the time playing with her. The neck is nice (and very straight). I don’t particularly like the gloss finish on the back of the neck but that’s my preference. I’ll take some sandpaper too it later to knock down some of that gloss (it just feels tacky to the touch). I also note that the tailpiece is a bit off kilter, enough to bug me but I can live with it. I hope that later changing the tailpiece will correct this. Time for a full setup. If you don’t know how to do this find a professional. I’ve been doing setups on my guitars — both acoustic and electric — for years. First thing is a string change but before that I took off the strings that came with her and tightened the head. In fact, I recommend tightening the head to anyone to do first because there was a lot of sag on the head where the bridge rested. Too much sag and the bridge can eventually tear through the head. That done, I put on a set of Nashville tuning strings. If you don’t know what that is, it’s just using the octave strings of a 12-string guitar set. Got those on and bridge placed where it should be (I marked where it was with pen lines). Didn’t really need to do anything with the neck truss rod but the action was too high. So I adjusted the coordinator rod to bring it down. I checked the intonation and was quite surprised that on both high and low E string she was almost perfect — close enough that I just didn’t fool with it any longer. Again, setup is not a typical DIY thing. If you don’t know what you’re doing find a professional. After everything, especially with the new things, she really sounds like a banjo, even with standard guitar tuning (which is quite high with the Nashville tuning strings). This banjitar is really a lot of fun to play like this and changing the sounds of so many of the songs I already play. I’m looking forward to taking her out for some busking.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025 by David W. Schumacher
Not bad for the price.
Package didn't arrive in the best of shape. However the case was enough to protect it from damage. Banjo played ok. Probably will need some tweaking. But it's not bad for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022 by eds
great for the price
I've bought lots of inexpensive instruments before: guitars, violins, ukulele, bass and sometimes they works out other times it is simply a waste of money. I had originally bought another 6 string much better known, more expensive and highly reviewed 6 string banjo, but after I completed the purchase, this banjo popped up. I hadn't seen when I originally searched and was very skeptical but, mostly because it said the resonator is removable, I cancelled my order and bought this one at less than half the price of the other (I didn't have much faith that the more expensive one would be heaps better than one in this price range). I was really surprised when I received this. First off, the finish is great and the tuners, the head the hardware -- the whole thing much above my expectations. I tuned it up and after fiddling around a bunch went to work on it. The fret board is nice, nothing to be done, really. The head needed tightening, which meant I had to remove the resonator -- 4 screws to remove the resonator, easy, I took the resonator hardware completely off as I didn't plan on using it very simple to put back on if I decide -- took a little time, got head nice and tight. Next, I adjusted the neck. Finally, I went after the intonation and played with the bridge placement until I got right on (it arrives set up and it is pretty close) all said about 1.5 hours of fiddling. Big difference. I ordered a set of strings for it and I'm thinking once I swap those out I'll be a very happy camper. It is fun to play and I'm very happy with purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022 by Run