Deering Vega Vintage Star Open Back Five String Banjo
$2,969.00
$2,299.00
A brand new model that offers a fantastic old time tone and vintage vibe. When you open the case of the Vega Vintage Star, you will find a banjo that captures the soul of late 19th century banjos with the playability and adjustability of a modern instrument.
At the heart of the Vintage Star lies a stunning Dobson tone ring. Originally patented by Henry Dobson in 1881, the Dobson balances the low ends with clear highs, and adds just the right amount of sustain to the banjo. The brass Dobson glows from behind the renaissance head, which itself sits on a thinner walled, 12” violin grade maple rim. A knotless tailpiece tops off the set up to produce a classic old-time tone.
The Vintage Star features a durable, low maintenance frosty bronze powder finish, that accents the exotic smokey streaks running through the ebony of the fingerboard. The finish also happens to be hypoallergenic, which, along with the matching maple armrest makes for a truly comfortable playing experience.
One thing is for certain. The Vintage Star is a timeless instrument and it is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to.
BANJO SPECS
NECK:
Walnut Stained Maple Neck
Slender Vega Neck Shape
Scooped Ebony Fingerboard
Adjustable Truss Rod
Streaky Ebony Fingerboard and Nut
Deering Planetary Tuners
Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
Black Tuner Buttons
Durable and Elegant Satin Finish
POT:
Thinner 12"3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Dobson Tone Ring
Shoe and Screw Bracket Assembly
Beveled Tension Hoop
24 Flat Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
12" Fiberskyn Medium Crown Head
Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Frosted Bronze Hypoallegenic Hardware
Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece
Color Matched Maple Armrest
Durable and Elegant Satin Finish
Includes a Vega Hardshell Case
TONE:
A classic old time banjo tone, woody with just the right amount of brightness from the Dobson tone ring. Great for clawhammer or old time 2 finger playing whether you are playing solo or with a string band.
The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.
