New from Gold Tone! The Gold Star GE-1 "Prospector" is a throwback to the banjo of yesterday, featuring vintage stylings and a scoop at the base of the neck -- the ideal frailing banjo! This instrument is the perfect introduction to the world of fingerstyle banjo playing, but would certainly welcome all techniques and styles. 2-Ply Rock Maple Rim 11" Remo Weatherking Fiberskyn Head Maple Neck Single Coordinator Rod Santos Rosewood (Pau Ferro) Fingerboard Traditional Bulb Heel & Frailing Scoop Engraved Gold Mother-Of-Pearl Star Headstock Inlay Mother-Of-Pearl Dot Inlays Golden Gate P-130 Planet Tuning Machines Golden Gate P-101 Armrest No-Knot Tailpiece Schwimmer-Style 5th String Pip 26 1/2" Scale 1 9/32" Nut Width