This is truly a modern interpretation of a West African akonting. Typically an akonting would have three semi fixed strings tied onto the neck. This banjo/akonting related instrument has three well fit and very functional ebony violin pegs allowing for precision tuning. The neck narrow neck is made of white oak. The head is goatskin. The bridge is made of old growth southern pine. The tail piece and nut are made of cow bone. The three strings are nylon Aquilas. What fun it is to play.  Available as a custom order.