This is an example of a tubaphone tenor banjo that I make. It's got a lovely loud and resonant sound without extreme weight.
Price: £1750
Spec:
Tubaphone Tone Ring (11")
Richlite or Hardwood fretboard
Blockbuilt maple pot
Maple and Wenge laminated neck with 2-way truss rod installed
American Brass metalware including double coordinator rods
Silver or brass or gold frets short scale 17 frets or 19 fret scale as preferred.
Optional slip on, flush resonator (+£100)
22/24 hook and nuts (chrome/brass)
Fret markers installed as standard
Armrest (if required)