BigDaddy,
Good choice for a first time player, The Goodtime! Pete Seeger's banjo book is the place to start and then go from there, I reckon. Also nothing better than someone to actually show you some licks. Find a teacher that plays the way you like! I like Ernie Williams in Florida but mind you, I am a stalled banjo student myself. hg

My Rover is okay but I'm not satisfied with how well it stays in tune. Being an autoharp player, I'm particular about good tuning!