2000s Mike Ziegler Top-Tension Resonator 5-String Banjo

This interesting, top-tension, bluegrass-style, resonator banjo appears to be a Vermont-made, 2000-somethings, Mike Ziegler-made design. It has a block rim, radiused fretboard with nice, big, pearl cloud inlays, sunburst resonator and neck finish, and a tremendously-good sound.

I just needed to give it a few setup adjustments (fully-compensated the bridge and changed it from flat to radiused to match the board, tightened some slipping tuners, and set it up.

The top-tension idea is great until you get to the armrest, which blocks access to 1/4 of the hooks. Oops!