This banjo is like new. It comes with a like new Deering padded soft case. From the Deering website ( Played with an old time style technique, the Goodtime Artisan Americana is reminiscent of banjos from a period when larger rims were more prevalent which makes the 12” a great setup for playing old time music. A traditional 11” banjo with a frosted top head has a far brighter sound and will “cut” more. Since the combination of the Grand 12” rim and the Renaissance head makes for a wonderfully laid back sound in comparison, the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the a lead instrument role. The Good time banjos embodies Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. It is a never ending quest that Deering pursues every single day. I live near Brinnon on Hood Canal. I have around 40 banjos, a couple of banjo ukes and a couple of lap steels that are ready to play, so come on up and play them all. If you see one you like but you can't get here, I will take Pay Pal and mail it to you. I do it all the time. Thanks for looking and if you have any questions please give me a call. My number is three 60 seven 96 o196. Gene