Ibanez B200

The Ibanez B200 is a 5-string banjo designed for traditional banjo playing in bluegrass, folk, country and acoustic ensemble settings. It features a closed-back banjo construction with a Poplar block rim and Sapele veneer resonator, producing the bright, focused projection and characteristic percussive response expected from a resonator banjo. Its 14-inch body and traditional five-string configuration provide a familiar platform for both rhythm and melodic playing. (Ibanez)

The B200 uses a B Okoume neck with a Purpleheart fretboard and 22 frets. Its 670mm / 26.4-inch scale, 32mm nut width and flat-radius fretboard provide a comfortable playing layout, while the 14.5mm string spacing gives adequate room for picking and chord work. A Purpleheart and Maple bridge transfers string vibration to the head, while the rolled tone ring, 24-piece bracket assembly and Remo 11-inch Coated Weatherking banjo head contribute to its characteristic acoustic response. (Ibanez)

The B200 is equipped with chrome friction banjo tuners and a chrome armrest, along with a two-piece flange and special acrylic fretboard inlay. The clam-shell-style tailpiece and Purpleheart saddle complete the hardware configuration. It has a Natural High Gloss finish and is supplied with the B200's traditional five-string setup, factory tuned to D-B-G-D-G. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• 5-string banjo

• Closed-back resonator construction

• Poplar block rim

• Sapele veneer resonator

• Rolled tone ring

• Remo 11" Coated Weatherking banjo head

• 24-piece bracket assembly

• Two-piece flange

• B Okoume neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• Special Acrylic inlay

• Purpleheart and Maple bridge

• Purpleheart saddle

• 22 frets

• 670mm / 26.4" scale length

• 32mm nut width

• Flat fretboard radius

• Chrome friction banjo tuners

• Chrome armrest

• Clam-shell tailpiece

• Natural High Gloss finish

Specifications

• Type: 5-String Banjo

• Series: Banjo

• Model: B200

• Body Shape / Product Type: Banjo Body / Closed-Back Resonator

• Rim: Poplar Block

• Resonator: Sapele Veneer

• Tone Ring: Rolled Tone Ring

• Head: Remo 11" Coated Weatherking

• Neck: B Okoume

• Fretboard: Purpleheart

• Bridge: Purpleheart + Maple

• Saddle: Purpleheart

• Inlay: Special Acrylic

• Number of Frets: 22

• Scale Length: 670mm / 26.4"

• Nut Width: 32mm

• Width at 14th Fret: 46mm

• Neck Thickness: 21mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 7th fret

• Radius: Flat

• String Spacing: 14.5mm

• String Gauge: .011/.013/.016/.026/.010

• Factory Tuning: D-B-G-D-G

• Tuning Machines: Chrome Banjo Tuners

• Coordinator Rod: Double

• Flange: 2-Piece

• Bracket: 24-Piece

• Armrest: Chrome

• Tailpiece: Clam-Shell Type

• Body Length: 14"

• Body Width: 14"

• Finish / Color: Natural High Gloss

• Recommended Case: B10C

The Ibanez B200 is suited to players looking for a traditional 5-string resonator banjo with a clear, projecting tone and familiar five-string layout. Its Poplar/Sapele construction, rolled tone ring, Remo banjo head and Purpleheart/Maple bridge provide a solid platform for bluegrass, folk and other acoustic styles. (Ibanez)