5-string

Deering Sierra Maple 5-String Banjo, Walnut, 2010

On March 20, 2019 /

The Sierra is Deering’s most popular banjo, because it delivers what really matters to a banjo’s performance in an affordable package. In the optional Maple version, it has a brighter and more focused tone. In addition to the Maple rim, resonator and neck, the Sierra has an Ebony fingerboard and composite inlays.This is a Deering Sierra built during 2010 in Spring Valley, California, in good overall condition with the optional ‘railroad spike’ capo tacks installed. It has been set up in our shop by Anne Hartman and the action is set to 5/64ths. The original Deering hard shell case is included.

Used

This instrument has sold

Deering Golden Era 5 String Banjo

On March 17, 2019 /

Tags: 5-string, Banjo, banjos, bluegrass, Deering banjos, Golden Era

he Deering Golden Era 5 String Banjo is an accurate reproduction of the classic banjos of the 1930’s made with the same materials and the same weight, design and features of the originals. It is comparable with competitive banjos costing considerably more and far more accurate to the original models than other current production banjos. For the classic sound, appearance and feel of the prized banjos from the 1930’s, at a fraction of an originals’ cost, the Golden Era is the premier choice.

New

Vega Pete Seeger Long Neck Banjo, 1961

On March 13, 2019 /

This Vega Pete Seeger long neck banjo, built during 1961 at the Vega shop in Boston is a ‘dowel stick’ version and in good working order. Capo tacks are installed, also a Presto tailpiece, with the original in the case. It has a new bridge. The tuners and brackets are original, and the original case is included.

Vintage

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Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 Bass Left Hand Natural, 2009

On February 26, 2019 /

This solidly built Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 bass uses Ash for the body paired with a Maple neck. The body features a natural gloss finish, which extends to the headstock while a gun-oil finish is on the playing surface and back of the neck. This makes for a very comfortable, non-stick but not too slippery surface.

Used

This instrument has sold

Mike Ramsey Woody Banjo, 2008

On February 20, 2019 /

The Mike Ramsey Woody 5-string is an open back traditional style banjo with frailing scoop, and featuring a wooden tone ring and rim. This example was built in Chapel Hill, NC.
Mike Ramsey began building banjos in 1986, and in 1990 shifted to full time banjo production in Lebanon, Ohio. In 1994 he moved to a new shop in Appomattox, Virginia, and again in 2005 to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Around 2010, he moved to Pittsboro, NC. For a time, he sold his banjos through Elderly Instruments under the name Chanterelle.

Used

This instrument has sold

Deering Golden Era Custom 5-String Banjo Sunburst, 2016

On February 17, 2019 /

Built during 2016 at the Deering plant in Spring Valley California, this Deering Golden Era Custom 5-string banjo is in very good, clean condition with only the slightest wear. Based on the classic banjo designs of the 1930’s, these are great instruments with all the quality of tone, volume and punch one would expect from a professional grade banjo.

Used

This instrument has sold

5-string

Deering Sierra Maple 5-String Banjo, Walnut, 2010

Deering Golden Era 5 String Banjo

Vega Pete Seeger Long Neck Banjo, 1961

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 Bass Left Hand Natural, 2009

Mike Ramsey Woody Banjo, 2008

Deering Golden Era Custom 5-String Banjo Sunburst, 2016

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