The AC-Traveler banjo is an A-scale short neck version of Gold Tone s popular AC-1 5-string banjo. The composite resonator makes it very durable. The AC-Traveler banjo s size makes it lightweight and easy to transport which is perfect for making music wherever you want like taking to the beach or camping or for a child to play on. Includes gig bag. The tuning is open C which is a 4th up from standard open G tuning. So you can still play your banjo chord shapes and licks.