The Gold Tone AC-1 proves that innovative composite construction can deliver authentic banjo tone at an unbeatable price, earning "Best in Show" honors at Summer NAMM 2016. This banjo is brand new and comes with Gold Tone's full 3-year transferable warranty. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: Molded composite rim construction - Head: 11" Remo LC Frosted banjo head - Neck: Nato wood with slim profile - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Bridge: Maple with ebony cap - Tuners: Chrome hardware with black tuner buttons - Nut: Zero Glide nut system - Finish: All-black aesthetics with black binding - Weight: 3.75 pounds - Configuration: 5-string openback banjo - Included: Padded gig bag Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method. Banjo Warehouse has been selling banjos since 1977 and is an authorized Gold Tone dealer. Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.