Deering Maple Blossom Banjo

This is a 2015 Deering Maple Blossom resonator Banjo. They are currently selling new for $4,995. This one is in very good to excellent condition. It is professionally set up with low action and it plays and sounds great. The only minor issues are that the arm guard doesn't look great, and the case has a couple of tears in the tolex, but it's structurally sound. It has railroad spikes installed. I'm only selling because I had shoulder replacement surgery and I need a lighter banjo. If you have a nice open back to trade, let me know.