Deering Vega Vintage Star 5-String Openback Banjo w/Spikes #BB66

The Deering Vega Vintage Star is a thoughtfully crafted openback banjo that blends old-world tone with modern playability. Built with your choice of quartersawn maple, the neck features a comfortable Vega "D" shape, finished in a hand-rubbed satin for a smooth, broken-in feel. The fingerboard is made from smoky ebony and adorned with exotic engraved hardwood inlays, offering a unique aesthetic with traditional flair. Deering planetary tuners with black buttons and a Gotoh 5th string tuner ensure reliable tuning stability. At the heart of the Vintage Star is a 12" 3-ply violin-grade maple rim paired with a Dobson tone ring, delivering rich, full-bodied tone with plenty of old-time character. A Renaissance head and Deering Smile Bridge enhance note clarity and warmth, while the hypoallergenic frosted bronze hardware and a matched wooden armrest complete the vintage vibe. With a 26 1/4" scale length and a nut width of 1 1/4", the Vega Vintage Star is as comfortable to play as it is inspiring to hear. Whether you're a clawhammer player or a fingerstyle enthusiast, this 5.6 lb. banjo is a beautiful, resonant companion built for serious musicians.

SPECS
-Neck-
Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Vega "D" Shape
Stain: Dark Walnut Stained Maple
Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Black Buttons
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Smoky Ebony
Inlays: Exotic Engraved Hardwood Inlays
Spikes Installed At: 7, 8, 9, & 10

-Pot-
Rim: 12" Thinner 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple or Cherry
Rim Diameter: 12"
Tone Ring: Dobson Tone Ring
Head: 12" Renaissance Low Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Armrest: Matched Wooden Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Frosted Bronze Hypoallergenic Hardware
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

-Dimensions-
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 12"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 5.6 lbs


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