Rick - A force to be reckoned with within 2 years! - Jeepers Rick, you must be teaching her some great stuff! Jeff Davis converted a Gibson Mastertone into an open back- and it's a great instrument. I don't know who you are or where you are Banjo Bonnie, or if you have our banjo recording yet - you may be interested in it. You can contact me at ragged@interlog.com We are due to make some new tracks in January.