Cherry has always been a favorite banjo wood for me. It’s plenty loud, but sweeter than maple. I have access to a lot of it, thanks to the Carpenter ant stash and it’s easy to work. This one has a curly cherry 12” rim with Texas ebony tone ring and synthetic head. I recently bought a stash of wood from a retired banjo builder, so you will see more of this Texas ebony and curly cherry coming up. The pistachio is from California orchards, wrapping up a banjo made of all domestic woods. It is a pleasure to play, humming and singing all over the fretboard!