This tension head banjo is made with a one piece neck to dowel stick from old stock mahogany, aged 40 years. The antique, grain measure rim is of white oak and is nice, old growth wood. Rolled brass tone ring under a spun brass cap, hand carved details, rosewood fretboard, aged brass hardware, hide head, brass position markers on the side of fretboard. It's a great player, very pleasant tone, warm and resonant. Please contact me to purchase. $3,550