Winner of 'Best in Show' at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, the Gold Tone AC-1 delivers professional features and playability in an ultra-lightweight composite openback banjo that weighs under four pounds. This instrument is brand new and comes with Gold Tone's full three-year transferable warranty. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: 11" composite rim with single coordinator rod - Head: Remo LC Frosted - Neck: Nato with two-way adjustable truss rod - Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays, 22 frets - Nut: Zero Glide nut for consistent low action - Tailpiece: Adjustable - Finish: All-black aesthetic with matching neck, rim, and tuner buttons - Included: Gig bag The Zero Glide nut is especially valuable on a beginner instrument, maintaining honest action and consistent playability right out of the box instead of the high, difficult-to-fret setup common on entry-level banjos. The composite rim delivers rigid, resonant tone that's far more consistent than wood at this price point, while the slim Nato neck and rosewood fingerboard provide comfortable playability for extended practice sessions. Perfect for beginners building endurance, students, or anyone wanting a reliable travel companion. Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method, and has been an authorized Gold Tone dealer selling instruments since 1980. Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.