The Gretsch G9480 "Laydie Belle" Irish Tenor Banjo is built from the ground up to deliver an authentic playing experience that emulates the tone and feel of an antique instrument. Crafted with a shorter scale and higher tonal register, the Laydie Belle incorporates a three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck, three-ply solid maple resonator, and "No Knot"-style tailpiece. Tuned an octave lower than a mandolin, this unique instrument sports a tone all its own perfect for folk ensembles or solo plucking.