Detail 01
Sapele resonator
The back is designed to reflect sound outward rather than against the player's body.
Product detailSKU #1500000471934
MitchellRB200 Resonator Banjo - Carolina Glow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a resonator back, the RB200 directs its sound outward for a bright, defined banjo voice in acoustic groups. The 5-string layout, cast aluminum rim and REMO head give fast rolls, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs a clear edge when other instruments are sharing the mix. Its 22-fret neck and traditional visual details make it a practical choice for bluegrass-oriented practice, jams, recording and live acoustic work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bluegrass jam sessions where banjo parts need to remain distinct beside guitars and fiddles.
- Three-finger picking patterns that benefit from bright projection and defined note attack.
- Acoustic ensemble rehearsals or performances using a traditional five-string resonator banjo.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking an open-back banjo rather than a resonator-backed design.
- Left-handed players.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24 J-bolt hooks and die-cast tension hoop
They form the banjo's head-tensioning hardware.
Detail 03
Lightweight open-gear tuning machines
They provide the instrument's tuning control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02The RB200 is right handed.
- 03The nut width is 1.26 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the RB200 an open-back banjo?
No. It is a five-string resonator banjo with a sapele resonator back.
02How many frets does it have?
It has 22 frets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 5
3 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Purpleheart
- Color Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Okoume
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Resonator banjo
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000471934
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Chromium (hexavalent compounds), which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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