When you're after both the twang of a banjo and the playability of a guitar, look no further than the Recording King RK-G25 Madison 6-String Tube & Plate Banjo. Based on the schematics of the company's popular RK-R25 model, this iteration is fashioned on the base of a tube and plate style two-piece flange, steam bent three-ply maple rim, and hand-finished satin maple resonator. Topped off with a maple/ebony bone nut and bridge, this hybrid sits in the sweet spot between true banjo tone and a familiar playing experience.