Every time I make a banjo rim, I save the extra rim segments so that I can eventually combine them all to make what I call a mosaic rim. I think this one has 6-7 different kinds of wood in it. I paired this rim with a Mesquite and Texas Ebony neck, both of which are domestic hardwoods that I got from a retired builder. It has a goat skin head, brass arm rest and is tuned to open G with non-steel strings. It’s a vibrant and charming little banjo. This instrument is a very special present from a father to his daughter who is about to turn 11. Happy Birthday T !