This is an old banjo. I'm guessing, early 1900's. It was badly in need of cleaning, and it had a skin head, that was installed wrong. I took it completely apart and cleaned and polished all the parts. I installed a new Renaissance head and set it up for playing. This banjo has a great tone ring, and it sounds fantastic. If you like open back banjos, you'll love this one. 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