This banjo comes from the workshop of William West, made in 2011. The 11" diameter rim is deep, over 3", with 1/2" width, with block constuction; blonde flamed maple; beveled edge meets a rolled hoop tonering; equipped with armrest and repro No Knot. Three piece matching flamed maple voluted neck with scooped maple-bound ebony fingerboard (26-1/4" scale); lightly engraved pearl dots on board, with eight-pointed star on peghead. Equipped with Five Star planetary tuners. Surface scratching, dings, a little fret wear, and tarnish on metal parts evident.