I don't have a period banjo or repro. I wish I did, and that is on my list. BUT I talk about the period style instruments and in general about the way they developed. I use two little open back Deering Gootimes; one strung with nylon strings, one with steel and tuned to A.

I'm waiting for the banjo fairy to leave a gourd or minstrel banjo under my pillow.

It could happen.

;-)