The perfect travel/practice banjo for any old time clawhammer banjo player. The Gold Tone AC-12 features a 12" composite rim and a Remo LC Renaissance head the produces rich, mellow tones for an affordable price. It features a rosewood-topped-nato frailing scoop allowing players to pick further up the neck to produce that signature "cluck" that every clawhammer player wants. Moreover, The vintage style clamshell tailpiece, covered guitar-style tuners, ZeroGlide nut, and coordinator rod design ensure exceptional performance and stability. Comes with original Gold Tone gig bag.