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Traditional Banjo Look and Sound from Fender





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Take the Fender PB-180E Banjo with you from show to show, no matter the size. Thanks to the stunning amplified sound quality of its onboard active Fishman Implant banjo pickup, you’ll achieve that classic resonant banjo twang wherever you take the PB-180E, from larger bluegrass festivals to smaller folk ensembles, parlor shows to patios! Its beautiful natural sound comes courtesy of a laminated mahogany body, nickel hoop, and 11-inch Remo Fiberskyn resonant head. And not only does this 5-string banjo sound great, but it has a comfortable feel that plays like a dream up and down all 22 frets of the C-shaped mahogany neck. Coming to you straight from Fender with a set of premium D’Addario EJ61 nickel-plated steel strings and a protective gig bag, you’ll be ready to get gigging right from the start! According to our experts here at Sweetwater, this is traditional banjo craftsmanship at its finest, and for the price, you won’t want to miss out!





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Dependable hardware with tremendous feel





The PB-180E is built to withstand the rigors of performing and to deliver reliable performance day after day. The knockout combination of a maple/ebony bridge and pearl-buttoned/chrome die-cast tuning pegs prioritizes intonation, ensuring that you’ll sound your best song after song, across all five strings. And a natural bone nut means no mediocre string buzz, keeping your sound pure and dependable. The coated Remo Fiberskyn Weatherking banjo head partners well with the PB-180E’s nickel hoop to supply that immediately recognizable traditional resonant spank that all professional-grade banjos want to achieve.





The comfortable feel of this banjo is enhanced through several appointments, such as a large bevel armrest that makes those longer sessions and setlists glide by with ease. You’ll also appreciate the fast-playing nature of the flat walnut fingerboard, decorated by beautiful snowflake inlays and ivoroid binding. Nickel hardware throughout keeps the look of the PB-180E traditionally beautiful, providing you with best of both worlds when it comes to aesthetic and functionality.





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Fender PB-180E Banjo Features:


Beautiful tonewood sound thanks to laminated mahogany back and sides


C-shaped and satin-finished mahogany neck is extremely comfortable to play


Responsive flat walnut fingerboard features 22 frets with snowflake inlays and ivoroid binding


11-inch Remo Fiberskyn Weatherking head and nickel hoop offer fantastic traditional resonant sound


Fishman Implant banjo pickup gives you the plugged-in presence you need for larger shows


Maple/ebony bridge, natural bone nut, and chrome die-cast tuners provide excellent intonation


Comfortable large bevel armrest make longer shows and sessions less of a burden


Comes equipped with a set of D’Addario EJ61 nickel-plated steel banjo strings (.010 - .023)


Includes a protective travelling gig bag