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product_id: 13810357
title: "Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural"
brand: "fender"
price: "A$570"
currency: AUD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13810357-fender-fb-59-banjo-natural
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Laminated Walnut Resonator 3-Ply Maple Rim 24-Piece Bracket Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** A$570
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate Your Sound, Join the Banjo Revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural by fender
- **How much does it cost?** A$570 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/13810357-fender-fb-59-banjo-natural)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Design:** Built to withstand the rigors of performance and practice.
- • **Elegant Aesthetics:** Stand out with deluxe mother-of-pearl inlays and ivory tuning buttons.
- • **Rich, Resonant Sound:** Crafted for musicians who demand quality and depth.
- • **Versatile Performance:** Ideal for both stage and studio, making every note count.
- • **Unmatched Craftsmanship:** Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

## Overview

The Fender FB-59 Banjo combines a 3-ply maple rim with a 24-piece bracket and a laminated walnut resonator, delivering exceptional sound quality and durability. Its walnut neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth playing experience, while the deluxe flower mother-of-pearl position inlays and ivory-colored tuning gear buttons add a touch of elegance. Perfect for both aspiring and professional musicians, this banjo is designed for versatility and performance.

## Description

Our very finest banjo. The FB-59 easily competes with much more expensive banjos, and has the loud, ringing tone you need to cut through a blazing bluegrass band. The FB-59 features a walnut resonator, walnut neck with maple strip, 26.4” scale, wood rim, gold hardware, rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass tone ring and a hard case

## Features

- 3-Ply Maple Rim With 24 Piece Bracket with Laminated Walnut Resonator
- Walnut Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
- Maple Bridge with Ebony Tip
- Additional 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
- 3-Ply Maple Rim With 24 Piece Bracket with Laminated Walnut Resonator
- Walnut Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
- Maple Bridge with Ebony Tip
- Additional Features: Deluxe Flower Mother-of-Pearl Position Inlays, Ivory Colored Tuning Gear Buttons,
- 3-Ply Maple Rim With 24 Piece Bracket with Laminated Walnut Resonator.
- Clam Shell Tail-Piece, Brass Tone Ring, 1-Piece Flange and Tube, 24-Piece Bracket Milk White Head

## Images

![Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PFEF4renL.jpg)
![Fender FB-59 Banjo, Natural - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kueS2WqeL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great Banjo - Great Sound - Pay Attention
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2011*

This banjo is VERY heavy... I mean ... it's HEAVY. Just letting you know, now. The banjo is very nice. Great sound. Very warm and encouraging to play. However, I'm an idiot... When I first opened the banjo ... I could not, for the life of me, realize, that the bridge was NOT installed ... and really thought there was something wrong with it ... "Why are the strings touching the fret board, the head, etc. ... I'm an idiot! So ... what do I do? I start tuning the thing without the bridge ... and snap! There goes string number 1!Well ... eventually, I realized, "duh" the bridge is in the compartment, with all the other little tools to maintain the banjo. I took the banjo to guitar center, and was going to have them "check it out" ... another stupid idea, cuz, after I did that, I went back to work, and during lunch, watched a few YouTube vids on how to change strings, install the bridge, adjust the tailpiece, etc.... and marched my idiot behind back to G.C., and said, "I'll take the banjo back and do it myself..." and that's exactly what I did, and I'm glad ... because, I wasn't going to pay $100...The downside ... and it's NOT the banjo ... but, a banjo strap ... In my opinion, you need a banjo strap for this fella... otherwise, I'm not sure you'll be able to effectively play it ... but, what do I know... I'm not a banjo player ... yet... :)The screw on the drone string (5th) was VERY loose ... So ... no problem, I tightened it up with the provided screw driver ...I must say, the banjo holds it tune VERY, VERY well ... It has a nice deep and strong sound ... The case that comes with it isn't anything to write home about .... I think it's a little long for the banjo ... but, it's better than those Guitar Center clunkers that are cheaply made, and klunky as all get out, not to mention, WAY over priced, $200 and then they try to make you feel good by knocking the price down to $100 .... and then, only further insult, by selling it for $70 .... Oh well ... I'm not bitter ... am I?Any ways ... if you get this one, you'll love it.... You really will ... If you're looking for another Fender banjo, the FB-54 is another great sounding banjo ... half the weight ... way less bucks .... But, the FB-59 is clearly a nice instrument... I love it...Mine, after putting the bridge on, and setting proper intonation, had no buzzes ... Some people claim they have ... However, nothing that a little adjustment on the kneck won't fix ... and all banjos, I would assume, need some sort of adjustment ... Afterall ... one adjustment isn't for every single player .... otherwise, they'd all come adjusted and all ....Good luck ... you won't go wrong ....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A unique Banjo experience.
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016*

You have to set this up yourself, or take it to the nearest guitar shop. A banjo should never be shipped "pre-set" as it will ruin the drum. In any case this Banjo exceeded my expectations for the price.  You can do things musically with this six string Banjo that cannot be duplicated by a 4 or 5 stringer. Even my 5 string Banjo player friends have been borrowing it for gigs! But, Don't believe the hype, it does not sound good if you play it guitar style.You must learn a few new licks and modify your style somewhat.  It tunes like a guitar, but it IS a Banjo, not a guitar.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Nice looking lil thing
  

*by M***X on Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013*

I bought this banjo for my boyfriend and once he got it put together and set up, he loves it.  His only complaint is that it didn't come fully assembled.  I knew this, only because I read reviews about this banjo elsewhere, and they stated the same thing.  Not sure why they come this way, I'm not a banjo player, but I can imagine for someone who is just starting out playing one, it can be a little irritating to have to put it together yourself.Other than that, he loves this thing.  She's beautiful if I must say so myself.  And sounds awesome.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*