We were really impressed with these banjos when they were introduced at the Winter NAAM show. They are hand-built in the USA with high-end features like a Honduran mahogany neck and resonator, diamond and square fretboard inlay and hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The "dark" sound harkens back to the pre war banjos favored by players around the world. The M7 will hold its own against any top shelf banjo on the market. Recording King Vintage Hardshell case included. Lifetime Warranty!!!