Foggers-

Yes, I'm thinking the Tranjo 8.1 is what I'm looking for while I'm traveling. I'm no longer an instrumental session contender, my wrist doesn't deal well any more with rapid pace and repetitive long tunes. But I do like something I can play for accompaniment of singing. The tuners that come with this banjo have been described as superb.

I do find its appearance somewhat disquieting but it appears to be very well made, and of native maple or walnut!

I'm less impressed with the less expensive Tranjo models; they seem more in the category of practice instruments for travel.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble