The Pickin’ Parlor beginning banjo package is sure to please. We start with Americas favorite banjo, the Deering Goodtime, and add the best selling book and companion dvd “You Can Teach Yourself Banjo”. We even include the Dunlop thumb and finger picks you need to pick like a pro. Or you can opt for the "Old Time" version that includes the Deering Goodtime banjo and includes Ken Perlman's "Beginning Clawhammer" book and companion DVD. The Goodtime banjo has a slender low profile neck that is easy to finger and comfortable for large and small hands. The high quality rock maple wood contributes to the bright sparkling sound of the Goodtime banjo. This hard, dense wood is also very strong and stable. The fret work is accurate and precise to ensure accurate intonation over the entire fingerboard. The single coordinator rod in the pot easily and effectively adjusts the playability so that the strings are close to the fingerboard and are easy to press down. This allows the beginner and the professional to adjust the action (height of the strings) to their own particular style. All five tuners are geared and easy to tune. The tailpiece is extremely strong and easily adjustable to maximize tone by raising or lowering it. Satin Finish Slender Rock Maple Neck Birch And Maple Rim Geared Tuners Adjustable Tailpiece