I've had this banjo hanging in my music room for about a year or so.l put it together from parts l have purchased from the Hangout over the years.All metal is RK except armrest and tailpiece. The tailpiece came off of a Hatfield gold plated banjo,and armrest is a good brass ,nickle plated,high quality, armrest.Comes shipped in a nice hard shell case,and strap is included. Frets are in fantastic shape.lm not sure who made the resonator, but it fits like its supposed to,and is a good high quality mahogany reso.The neck l believe is from an R K 35 ,which l believe would make it maple, but lm not sure.All parts fit great, like they are supposed to.A great sounding banjo,for a budget price.If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. Got way more invested than asking price. Thanks for looking.