I inherited this banjo, so I'm not 100% on the exactness of the description, but I think I'm pretty close with the following information:
- Model: Alvarez Minstrel Banjo
- Serial Number: 3355
- Year: Unknown, (updated: Alvarez customer support says the manufactured range is 1973 to 1983, but no definite date.
- Strings: 5 String, comes with an added pack of strings
- Accessories: Comes with a hardshell case, fuzzy strap, and a 5th string capo
- Playability: Plays well. I'm a guitar player, but strings and fretboard felt natural to play... Has been well kept over the years.
- Tuner pegs: The tuner pegs evidently were replaced by the person I inherited the banjo from.