{"product_id":"washburn-b8-pack-americana-series-5-string-banjo-pack-natural","title":"Washburn B8 Americana 5 String Banjo Pack Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning banjo is enough to get your hands around without having to piece together a bag, strap and picks before your first lesson. The Washburn B8 Americana banjo pack brings those basics together with a 5 string banjo in a Natural finish, so you can spend more time working on your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are starting with rolls, working out a melody or adding banjo to the instruments you already play, this pack gives you an instrument and the listed accessories in one purchase. The included instructional book offers a starting point, and the gig bag gives you a way to carry the banjo to lessons or a practice session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat comes in the pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashburn B8 Americana Series 5 string banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructional book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGetting started on banjo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor your first practice sessions, take your time getting comfortable with the picking pattern and keeping the notes even. A few minutes with a simple phrase can be more useful than rushing through a whole tune. The included pitch pipe gives you a tuning reference. If you would rather use an electronic tuner, ask us about one that suits your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying for someone else? Make sure they want a 5 string banjo rather than a different banjo format. Tell us what music they want to play and whether they already play another instrument, and we can help you work through the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and showroom pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis banjo pack is physically located at The Pied Piper of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. Shipping and Charleston pickup are available. Pickup at The Pied Piper of New Albany in Ohio can also be arranged. Contact us to coordinate and confirm arrival before traveling to the Ohio showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor banjo players in Columbus, Westerville, Gahanna and the surrounding central Ohio area, our New Albany team can help with pickup arrangements and questions about getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47523407560793,"sku":"B8K-A-U","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9338\/7097\/files\/B8K-A-U.png?v=1792602331","url":"https:\/\/thepiedpipermusicstore.com\/products\/washburn-b8-pack-americana-series-5-string-banjo-pack-natural","provider":"The Pied Piper Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}