The Gold Tone AC-1 Open-Back Banjo sets the bar for an economical, well-made, great-sounding and durable beginner banjo. Featuring a superior-sounding composite rim mated to a slim, playable neck, the Open-Back Banjo weighs less than four pounds. The AC-1 is the perfect choice for beginning players, travel use or for a child's first banjo. The AC-1 Banjo Package comes with everything you need to start playing today, including a strap, bag, finger and thumb picks, wrenches/tools, an intonation ruler and a user manual containing QR codes directing users to instructional material and set up videos.