HBJ-25 : Good for a beginner

I bought this banjo because I wanted to learn to play the banjo. It is a 5 string model. I have no real base to compare it to a high-level one, so just a few comments from my side:

- from quality point of view: for me it seems to be well assembled, didn't find any screws not tightened, skin is well fitted. The neck is comfortable for me, frets are well made, no disadvantages from quality point of view. This is not a high level instrument, but compared to price tag it is well done

- sound: I tried it miking up in my studio. Compared to mainstream recordings, it has a bit thin sound lacking of highs, but is very usable

It is really a good instrument in its category, highly recommended.