Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural, Walnut Resonator, Brass Tone Ring, Mother of Pearl Inlays

The FB-59 is Fender’s top banjo, with features found on banjos that cost many times more and a loud, ringing tone that cuts through a blazing bluegrass band. Features include a walnut resonator, walnut neck with maple strip, 26.4” scale, wood rim, gold hardware, rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlay, brass tone ring and hard case.

Body

Body Finish:            Gloss Polyurethane

Body Shape:            Banjo

Body Back:              Laminated Walnut Resonator

Body Top:                3-Ply Maple Rim With 24 Piece Bracket

Body Depth:            Resonator: 2.2" (56 mm); Rim: 2" (51 mm)

Neck

Neck Material:        Walnut

Scale Length:          26.4" (671 mm)

Fingerboard:           Rosewood

Number of Frets:    22

String Nut:              Synthetic Bone

Nut Width:              1.22" (31 mm)

Position Inlays:        Deluxe Flower Mother-of-Pearl

Hardware

Bridge:    Maple/Ebony

Hardware Finish:    Gold

Tuning Machines:   Open-Gear with Pearloid Buttons

Miscellaneous

Strings:    Fender NPS Banjo Strings (Gauges .0095 to .020)

Unique Features:    Deluxe Flower Mother-of-Pearl Position Inlays, Ivory Colored Tuning Gear Buttons, Clam Shell Tail-Piece, Brass Tone Ring, 1-Piece Flange and Tube, 24-Piece Bracket Milk White Head