Truly a remarkable instrument, this banjo features a beautiful amber maple neck and a 3-ply maple rim.  Standard features also include a beautiful gloss finish, Vega-style inlays, and a handbuilt Tubaphone tonering. Ours is customized with a fiberskin head and a no-knot tailpiece for the ultimate in old-time sound. We've yet to meet the person who can deny this banjo's beauty and rich musical voice. Greg Deering has truly done the banjo world a favor with his wonderful Tubaphone style instrument. Often touted as the ultimate Banjo tone, it is prized for it's round and sparkling tone, it's depth responsiveness and it's power. Price includes a deluxe hard case and a custom setup for you by your friends at Steilberg String Instruments.