To be honest, I never really expected these mini five string banjos to take off like they did. Also, I never expected that the lower G tuning to be the most popular as well. Not that I’m complaining! This one has amazing curly walnut from Goby in Portland and pistachio from California orchards. It is so vibrant that it feels like it might leap out of my lap while I’m playing. It’s a good balance of the loud volume and rich tone that I shoot for.