This model was among the first three that re-launched Beansprout in 2018. I intended it for a higher tuning, but most customers want the thicker strings and lower tuning of open g or a. Fine by me! The Cherry for this banjo is from The Carpenter Ant stash in Portland and the Pistachio is from California orchards. The goat skin head and brass arm rest make it a little fancier and fun to play.