Used Yates Skillet Head Banjo- Semi Distressed Finish- Rosewood Fingerboard- Mahogany Resonator. Warren Yates is making some of the best banjos out there today. He is meticulously involved in every aspect of production. If you're looking for that great pre-war sound without spending the pre-war bucks, this is the perfect banjo for you. The finish and hardware were mildly distressed by Warren. Finish is “Semi-Distressed” for that early 1950s look and, feel.