a new, improved beginner‘s banjo made in China. It has an 11” laminated ½” mahogany rim with sturdy chrome & nickel plated metalwork - 18 brackets and an Elton-style tailpiece. The plating is very good. Fitted with a top sprayed Remo head. The truss rodded mahogany neck is quite slim with a black bound rosewood fingerboard and plain dot position markers. The scale length is 27 ½” with 22 frets. Modern banjo fretting, nicely done and hand-dressed for a smooth playing surface. The action is set-up low but is adjustable as required. Fitted with guitar style tuners and a geared 5th string peg. The neck is finished in semi-gloss lacquer which matches the body & resonator very well - the finish is good.
Overall, this banjo is nicely made and good value for money. It has a mellow, clear tone suitable for any open chord tuning. It can be played with or without the resonator back.
A neat little banjo which would suit a beginner very well.
Supplied with a full beginner's outfit - zip-round gig bag, fitted banjo strap, chromatic electronic tuner, set of picks, spare set of strings and an instruction book .... everything you need to get started on banjo in one box - great value