Gold Tone AC-12A A-Scale Acoustic Composite 5-String Openback Banjo - 12"Built on the same pot assembly as the full size AC 12, the Gold Tone AC 12A sports a shorter 23. 5 inch scale length thats perfect for A tuning. This banjos combination of an open back design, 12 inch composite rim, and Remo LC Renaissance head provides a rich, mellow tone not often found on traditional bluegrass banjos. Moreover, the rosewood topped nato necks old school frailing scoop allows players to pick much farther up the neck than usual