The Rickard 12" Dobson Openback Banjo has their Cyclone 10:1 tuning gears for remarkable tuning precision. All maple, it has a Dobson tone ring, of course, and a narrow Dobson style heel. The aged brass hardware, along with the ebony  cap and tortoise binding on the rim are nice aesthetic touches. The ebony fingerboard has an s-scoop plus dot and star inlays.