Wanted a Banjo sound but did not want to learn to play banjo. The Goldtone CC Banjitar does have a banjo sound. It sounds best with a pic and finger pics. New techniques I, learn can be used when playing my guitar. This CC banjitar stays in tune. the action from the first fret to the fith fret is low from the 6th fret up the action is higher than I like but strings are easy to push down and sound is nice and clear. I, will not adjust the action because the way it is set up from the factory the tonation is right on and I, do not want to mess that up. I, like this insterment and think it sounds better than my frinds 5 string banjo that is in this price range.

It has a really nice mahogany look. Not glossy but natural. The feel is real nice. Plays like a dream. Truss rod & intonation right out of the box is great. You can use plain acoustic guitar strings as long as the ball end is hollow in the middle of the ball (Martin & D'Addario both has). Like a Bigsby, the tail piece has 6 posts. the hollow part of the ball will fit in those posts. Considering that I've played guitar for over 40 years, and played banjo for less than 6 months, this feels pretty good. Don't get me wrong. For good old claw hammer bluegrass, I'll use my 5 string. But for everything else (and guitar playing friends that want the banjo effect while I play mandolin), this is great.