Just spent an hour with my new Fitch Palomino. What fun! Banjo has the TPSchaeffer submerged birch raised head rim. Cliff's craftsmanship is superb. Great fit and finish, look and feel. I Love the Palomino's light weight because my back and shoulder are hurting from making too many banjo bridges. This banjo's tone and volume are unique and very pleasing to my ears. I've never seen or heard anything like it. I've named mine Trigger. Check these Palominos out on Cliff's site.