I first started making these short scale banjos for smaller customers or folks who have a physical limitation. As I get older and my hands fail me, I appreciate the design even more. It still has a normal size pot, but a 20” scale and shorter neck compared to the more normal 25-26” scale. I also like the tone that comes from the Cherry block rim and non steel strings: just the right mix of punchy and warm. The lightly curly Cherry from this is from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. The Curly walnut for the rest of the banjo comes from a tree milled in White Salmon, WA by Chris at Yodel Boy Woodworks. It has a K&K pickup, an armrest and a sun inlay on the headstock. Thanks for the repeat business, David!