Rover RB-45P Resonator Plectrum Banjo

About this banjo

The top-selling Rover® banjo line is proud to introduce their finest model yet–the Rover® 45 series! Of great interest to the Traditional Jazz fraternity is our model RB-45P Plectrum 4-string banjo. Tuned similarly to the classic 5-string, but without the short 5th string, the plectrum tuning offers deep, rich bass tones and close harmony chords at your fingertips. The novel aluminum rim with built-in tone-ring is a strong, lightweight assembly that is unaffected by changes in temperature and humidity–it gives you a clean, crisp tone with plenty of volume. The slim, professional neck and correct, vintage-styled resonator are identical to those on the costliest professional models, and the “fiddle-shaped” headstock is right out of the 1920’s–the banjo’s Golden Era. Smooth, accurate geared tuning machines and a deluxe tailpiece and armrest–all in gleaming nickel-plate–complete this remarkable, affordable banjo–the Rover® RB-45P!

Banjo Specifications

Standard 11-inch cast aluminum rim
Heavy duty grooved brass tension hoop
24 integrated bracket attachment points
P-13 Grooved tension hoop
Deluxe P-100 single-leg 1930’s style armrest
P-117 Old Waverly style tailpiece
Exquisite mahogany neck with East Indian rosewood fingerboard
Tradition fiddle-style peghead shape with P-140 Planetary tuners
Inlaid dot position markers and adjustable truss rod
Vintage-style, bound mahogany resonator
Nickel-plated 2-pc flange
Standard tuning – CGBD
Recommended case(s): C-269

Body Type: Flathead Resonator
Bridge: Maple / Ebony Top
Coordinator Rods: Single Adjustable
Fingerboard & Peghead Binding: White ABS
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Position Inlays: M-O-P Dots
Finish: Natural High Gloss
Flange: Two-Piece / Nickel-plated Brass
Head: Remo 11″ / Medium Crown
Metal Plating: Nickel
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/16″
Peghead Inlay: M-O-P Rover¨ / Logo
Peghead Overlay: Black Paint
Resonator: Mahogany
Resonator Binding & Purfling: White ABS
Rim: Cast Aluminum with Integral Tone Ring
Scale Length: 26 3/8″
Tailpiece: Golden Gate¨ P-117 Waverly Style
Tone Ring: Integral to Aluminum Rim
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black ABS Teardrop
Tuners: Golden Gate¨ Deluxe Geared Planetary Tuners / Pearloid Buttons