Got first jany custom tenor banjo in 1968,3 more . since.had them switched to plectrum. Had jim customize 2 since,with latest in 2004,a real show stopper.All have great growel when played with strong trem.Frets totally accurate,tested with tone generater.Sorry to hear of his passing.last year. Loudedest banjos,played red garter with no mike,told not to play so loud. Yes,Jim was a charicter,but new his trade,will miss him.Got hooked on Jany's while working with Johnny Ford in Detroit.I have played banjo prof. for 42 years .