I am a plugged instruments player, having a collection of about 40 instruments like guitars, lutes and mandolins, most or them really high quaility and custom made. I whanted an affortable price quality banjo to use for recordings and concerts. This is an elegant instrument that looks and sounds professional. It keeps the tuning and the sound is silky. I like to deal with it regularly! Undoubtedly recommented and thank you Thomann!