I know it was a 5 string tenor hollowback and it was perhaps made by a company by the name of Merlin (maybe). Could anybody shine a little bit of a guiding light on this as I'm in the market to get myself a good banjo to learn on and spend some decent money on it straight out the gates. I was thinking maybe even getting one of those heavier 'jos that resonate and make the sound louder. Might even get a pick-up put in the hollowback. I guess it just depends on what's around? Any good Irish banjo makers worth taking a look at? I was told hollowbacks were better for rhythm stuff but I guess it just comes down to personal preference