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Deering 17 Fret Tenor Openback Banjo

Made in America. Tuned in 5ths like a viola or cello (C,G,D,A), this banjo is a great crossover instrument for string players! As one customer put it "Really great instrument with a great build quality and a lovely loud and rich tone. It is a delight to play with its short scale fretboard, slim neck and light weight body. I chose the Irish G,D,A,E tuning so that I can use the chords and tunes already learnt on the mandolin and am able to play it with just a little more of a stretch and a bit more movement of the old fingers! I'm well impressed and can strongly recommend one of these lovely American banjos".

BANJO SPECS

NECK:

  • Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • 17 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
  • Sealed Geared Tuners
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead

POT:

  • Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Steel Tension Hoop
  • 11″ Frosted Bottom High Crown Head
  • 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
  • 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
  • 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
  • Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
  • Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Openback

TONE:

Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

TUNED:

G,D,A,E in Irish tenor tuning

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

STRINGs


  • Tuned in in standard tenor tuning (C,G,D,A)
  • Gauges: 10 16 24w 30w
  • End Type: Loop

DIMENSIONS:

  • Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/8″
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge 21″
  • Rim Diameter 11″
  • Overall Instrument Length 32″
  • Weight Approx. 4 lbs

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