The Rickard Dobson banjo features a maple neck, 1/2 inch thick maple rim with rim cap and faux tortoise binding, Antiqued Brass Hardware including Dobson Tone Ring and their patented 10:1 Ratio Cyclone Tuners, 25.5" scale ebony fretboard, dots with star inlay, frailing scoop, EVO Gold Fretwire, choice of Remo Renaissance or Fiberskyn head.