This is Deering's flagship banjo. Crisp,clean, clear, loud. Please see pics. This banjo is not mint. But it is close. It has a nick in the back of the neck, opposite the 13th fret. It has barely visible scratches, I could not photograph in the back of the resonator. I just put new head, strings, compensated bridge, and polished all metal. Looks and sounds new, but for 3k$ less than new. The story of this banjo is really cool, pls see Deering website. Don't take my word, also look up the ser# to confirm date of mfg. Zero fret wear, all new . Case is great. Deering cases are top notch. No scammers, codes etc. Nine 2 ate nine 78 three 1 seven 1, ask for junior. Dark finished spalted walnut is beautiful!