Ibanez B200 Banjo

Ibanez B200 – 5-String Resonator Banjo with Sapele Back and Special Inlay

The Ibanez B200 delivers traditional banjo tone with stylish detailing and smooth playability. Built with a sapele back and sides, purpleheart fingerboard, and a purpleheart and maple bridge, it offers crisp, articulate sound ideal for bluegrass, country, and folk. The eye-catching special acrylic inlays and chrome banjo tuners give it a sharp visual edge, while the 22-fret okoume neck ensures easy movement across the fingerboard. Tuned to standard 5-string banjo pitch, the B200 is ready for stage, studio, or backyard picking.

Key Features & Benefits

• Banjo body with resonator – Traditional projection and bright tone for classic banjo styles

• Sapele back and sides – Delivers warm tone with excellent sustain and visual grain

• Okoume neck – Lightweight, comfortable neck shape for fast, smooth play

• Purpleheart fingerboard – Dense and durable for clear note articulation

• Purpleheart and maple bridge – Adds clarity and snap to your tone

• Special acrylic inlays – Adds elegant stage presence and fret visibility

• Chrome banjo tuners – Reliable tuning stability with vintage appeal

• 22 frets – Full range for melodic runs and chord voicings

• String spacing: 14.5mm – Wider feel for fingerstyle and clawhammer technique

• String gauge: .011/.013/.016/.026/.010 – Balanced for bright tone and even response

• Factory tuning: 1D, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5G – Standard 5-string banjo tuning

• Finish: Gloss natural – Classic look with polished wood character