Oh, yes, and the neck scalloping is fairly traditional for clawhammer banjos, as many players do play at that spot on the neck. One advantage is limiting the numer of frets you have to install!
Glenn -- The sound my banjos is quieter but sweeter than a skin head banjo. I've recorded a bunch of songs with my cigar box banjos which play automatically on my page. Give a listen!
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Awesome banjo! Where do you get your fifth string tuners?