If you want to learn how to play 5 string banjo, the Morgan Monroe MB-100 is a great place to start! This banjo has features that are typically only found in banjos costing much more, such as planetary tuning machines (a must for bluegrass) a multi ply mahogany rim, geared 5th peg and mother of pearl inlay on a rosewood fretboard. Plus when you have a banjo with a real wood rim 18 brackets is plenty to keep your genuine Remo head in tension so that you can get all the pop that you need from the rosewood tipped maple bridge. Built to last a lifetime and features a written warranty that says the same!