The Gold Tone AC-5+1 takes the familiar 5-string banjo and adds a low G string below the traditional tuning, opening up bass lines and chord voicings that standard banjos simply can't reach. This instrument is brand new and ships factory-direct from Gold Tone. This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone. - Body: Composite rim and resonator - Tuners: Gold Tone planetary tuners - Neck: Nato - Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot-and-star inlays, 18 frets - Finish: Satin black - Hardware: Chrome with vintage-style tailpiece - Nut: 1-3/4" ZeroGlide nut - Head: 12" Remo LC Renaissance - Binding: Black ABS - Tuning: gGDGBD (open G with low G string added) - Included: Gig bag 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.