I've bought this banjo after a couple years of playing as a self-taught, and I couldn't have been more satisfied with the purchase.
The design is exquisite, it is extremely light and manageable, it maintains tuning very well and it's overall a pleasure to play.
I couldn't recommend this model more, I will definitely buy a more elaborate model from Deering, but this is perfect if you are a beginner but do not want to sacrifice the quality of sound.