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InspGadget - Posted - 07/17/2024: 20:30:45
I am generationally stuck between two pickers. I have a teenager and an elderly parent and picked up a Washburn banjo at a garage sale for the teenager. The elderly parent wants to know the type/model of this Washburn but I didn't see any markings. Would anyone kindly be able to narrow it down based on the photos? Thank you much-
Culloden - Posted - 07/17/2024: 21:07:20
I don't know about the model, but it looks like an entry-level, Asian-made banjo that would be decent enough for someone to learn on.
eagleisland - Posted - 07/18/2024: 08:13:01
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Originally posted by Culloden
I don't know about the model, but it looks like an entry-level, Asian-made banjo that would be decent enough for someone to learn on.
I agree. The photos don't give great representation - it would be helpful if you would remove the banjo from the case and add some photos of the front, side and back of the pot (the round part) and the back of the peghead. From what I can see, Mark is likely correct.
Washburn was once an American-made brand, long ago. The name was long since purchased by a distributor that purchases mass-produced banjos in Asia that are customized with the Washburn brand. This approach is very common among entry-level banjos.
Edited by - eagleisland on 07/18/2024 08:13:42
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