The banjo is one of the so-called resonators, i.e. it has a domed dark stained maple and poplar back (Dark Red Mahogany finish). The aforementioned tone-ring adjoins an eleven-inch body made of three layers of maple (violin grade), which gives the sound a beautifully rich tone. An eleven-inch brass rim is attached to the tone ring.
A maple neck with two-way bracing is glued to an ebony fingerboard fitted with twenty-two pakfong frets. Position markers in the form of decorative engravings facilitate orientation on its surface. The strings are mounted on one side in Planetary quality mechanisms, on the other side via a maple/ebony fingerboard in an adjustable Deering True Tone nickel-plated steel stringers. Decorative engravings on the headstock, shoulder rest and decorative two-piece flange complement the basic materials used both practically and visually.
The banjo is equipped with a Kavanjo pickup, a magnetic humbucker specially designed for the needs of banjos, which does not degrade the acoustic sound of the instrument and allows you to play over guitars without distracting feedback.
All Deering instruments (from professional models to the entry-level Goodtime line) are made in Spring Valley, California, USA by skilled craftsmen. Here, each piece is given the same care and attention to meet strict quality standards.
Specifications
- Number of Strings: 5
- Instrument Type: Resonator
- Tone ring: Yes
- Resonator: Maple
- Body Material: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Scale: 667 mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 32 mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony/Maple
- Pickup: Yes
- Tuning Machines: Deering
- Hardware: Nickel
- Hard Case: Yes
- Case: No
- Strings: Deering Light Gauge Banjo Strings (10, 11, 13, 21W, 10)
- Country of Production: USA