The Gretsch G9455 "Dixie Special" 5-String Open Back Banjo sits smack in the middle of the company's new banjo line, packing premium features at a price folk enthusiasts can get behind. Louder and more resonant thanks to the open-back design, the G9455 sports a lustrous rock maple neck and body complemented with a rolled brass tone ring and nickel-plated hardware for a vintage aesthetic. Perfect for the professional picker, this is also a sweet piece for any at-home banjo fan.