The Gretsch G9460 "Dixie 6" gives you authentic banjo tone with the strings and tuning of a standard guitar. The closed-back design gives the Dixie 6 a wonderfully bright attack with a full, loud tone that projects clear across the room. If you're not looking to learn a new instrument just yet, but still want the sound of a banjo in your band or recordings, the G9460 Dixie 6 is your ticket to bluegrass bliss.