A beautiful Japanese made 19 fret tenor banjo in very good condition. These were a copy of the Gibson mastertone banjos and they do host quality parts including the flathead tone ring. Mahogany neck with bound ivoriod side binding and inlaid black position markers. Rosewood fretboard with Gibson style MOP and good frets with hardly any play wear. £30mm bone nut with, ebony head stock bearing Aria logo floral inlay and trust rod cover. Good straight neck with low action with the backup of the installed trust rod. Quality geared tuners with white pearl buttons and recently installed Clareen clear head and maple/ebony bridge with plastic inserts. Kershner tailpiece and gibson style armrest, tube and flange skirt and zinc flathead tone ring giving this banjo loud but sweet driving performance, believe me it is a lovely banjo to play. Mahogany resonator with matching white side bindings and concentric circle in the centre. As you’ll see from the photos this banjo is in A1 condition for an almost 50 year old instrument and has been well cared for. Recently set up with new strings and plays perfectly up the neck.