An unusual instrument, not commonly seen in banjo circles. They were only made for a few years by Japanese banjo maker Teruo Iida who became obsessed with banjos at an early age. This banjo is in mint condition and sounds (and looks) beautiful. I've had it appraised by Victoria's premier luthier and, while there is no indication of model or serial number anywhere on the instrument, it was assessed it to be a mid-range model in the Iida line and in excellent condition.