I play an old(1920's?? I know nothing) John Gray tenor banjo with a gorgeous islamic pattern brass back.Skin head, nuisance in wet cold placesin winter but electric fire and hairdriers help. Friction pegs, but what the hell its old. Tunes traditional tenor CGDA...capo on 2nd fret for most Brit/Irish type stuff, take the capo off if I find myself in brassy/jazzy company. Did a bit of fingerpicking on it on my latest record for the first time, was well received. Might develop that.