It came ready to go. The hardware of the banjo is made from chrome with aluminum rim case. Another great choice for learning banjo is the Rogue B30 Deluxe banjo. The Deering Deluxe is a great banjo. Glenn CC100R Banjo Review Played one for 8 years before trading it in for a Ramsey Special open back to focus on Old Time claw hammer. It has 5-strings with 30 bracket design. Fathand - Posted - 11/05/2016: 15:18:33 Along with this, it has 20 tuners with the die-cast high ratio. Deluxe 5-String Deering Banjo.....I ordered and received my new Deering Deluxe, and it is awesome. It is a pleasure to practice and play this fine instrument. This banjo features a wooden neck, NatoBridge and Fretboard with Rosewood frets. With advice from Ross in adding the zero glide nut and capo spikes, I am thrilled with the tone and clarity. Like the banjo in the starter pack, the B30 Deluxe is not the most aesthetically pleasing banjo on the market If you’re set on buying a banjo with a resonator and you’re on an ultra-tight budget, the B30 Deluxe will work.