Very good product, an open back banjo with nylon strings and free of frets... a delightful ease to play, the lines on the neck help you out (especially higher up the strings), but even as a beginner you get the hang of it quickly (some experience with playing the fiddle did help me), this banjo lays around and I pick it up very often. I have it for a couple of months now, still good, robust and well built, no complaints. Great for slides, etc.. don't expect a typical loud banjo sound, the open back and nylon gives it a very different feel, which I sought. Love it.