Designed by Greg Rich, Gibsons best designer. This is a long scale 27 3/8 inches, it gives this instrument some amazing power. the neck is awesome, the build quality is excellent Of the import banjos, this line has better tone, and playability. I played the Gold Tones, I liked the rk 76 better in almost everyway. I added an ebony striped arm rest, it's really comfy. I take extremely good care of my instruments, this one is in mint condition. I've had it for 2 years, and I'm now going to get an American made Deering banjo. If you buy this brand new, it will be $1,799 plus tax, sometimes shipping as well. I have this banjo tuned nicely ,it plays great. Low action, on YouTube JP Cormier shows the flying Eagle model rk 75. Jim Pankey I reviews it as well. Watch them. It's a Mando killer. it comes with a really nice hard shell case. My son wants me to keep it, cuz he loves playing it. But he'll love playing a deering too. St Louis music also known as Alvarez just bought recording King, and the lore. With Mike at the helm they're going to come out with some cool stuff too. I don't necessarily want to sell the banjo because it plays so well it's sounds so good. It's kept in my room at 50-55% humidity at all times. The banjo will come with an Oasis humidifier, and the boveeda packs as well. I want this thing protected for the rest of it's life I love it . You can reuse the humidipax by soaking them in distilled water. been doing it for years, it's quite easy. Text me, come play it. This is a Dreadnought killa. Sounds sweet