The Goldtone company out of Florida ,USA. is my choice of banjo imports. All parts are made to their exacting specifications in the far east,and assembled and checked in Florida,In this way they can offer a wide range of banjos made after the banjos of the golden era( such as as Gibson and Vega). Left hand models, upgrades and custom orders are possible .See them on this page or check put the goldtone webpage.they also make a fine lapsteel,an autoharp(with pickup!)and a range of Weissenborn copies.