This is a great little 5 string conversion banjo with 10-3/4" thick maple pot and metal, arched top tonering. Geared tuners and no knot tailpiece. The 26" scale is a perfect match for this rim. loads of mid range and a great pop and thump that you don't get from the Whyte Laydie counterpart. Set up with a skin and steel strings this little bugger has a big punch.