Fred Van Eps was a famous banjo player in his day.  This is the fanciest Van Eps banjo we have seen. Brazilian rosewood neck and carved heel. This one also features a  fancy resonator.  The models that bear his name were designed by Fred and marketed by Lyon & Healy in Chicago. With rough semi-hardshell case.  VG-EC except (could use new strings and minor set up, etc. - plays okay - sold AS-IS).