Deering Clawgrass Open Back 5 String Banjo with 24 Karat Gold Plating

A stunning openback with punch! Features a wider neck and a bronze Deering -06- tone ring. This banjo can be played for bluegrass, clawhammer, or a blend called Clawgrass, named after the style created by Mark Johnson. For modern clawhammer style players who enjoy jamming in any style of music this powerful openback banjo can hold it’s own with a loud, clear bell like tone normally only found in resonator banjos.

The hardware is Black Nickel plated and engraved. This banjo also features 24 Karat Gold accents, a hand carved heel, Abalone trim, and Ivoroid bindings. This is a show piece banjo that is as stunning as the beautiful sound it creates. You can enjoy the tone of the Clawgrass banjos played by Steve Martin, Kevin Nealon and Mark Johnson in their many performances.

Includes deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

What makes this Deering Clawgrass so special?

A stunning open back with a punch! Features a wider neck and a bronze Deering -06- tone ring. This banjo can be played for bluegrass, clawhammer, or a blend called Clawgrass, named after the style created by Mark Johnson. For modern clawhammer style players who enjoy jamming in any style of music, this powerful open back banjo can hold it’s own with a loud, clear bell-like tone normally only found in resonator banjos.

The hardware is Black Nickel plated and engraved. This banjo also features 24 Karat Gold accents, a hand-carved heel, Abalone trim, and Ivoroid bindings. This is a showpiece banjo that is as stunning as the beautiful sound it creates. You can enjoy the tone of the Clawgrass banjos played by Steve Martin, Kevin Nealon, and Mark Johnson in their many performances.

Includes deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

NECK:

Highest Grade English Walnut
Intricate Inlays of Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl “Clawgrass” Inlay
Triple Bound Peghead
High Grade Ebony Fingerboard
Slender Deering Neck Shape
Bone Nut
Nickel Silver Frets
Adjustable Truss Rod
Hand set Abalone Trim along the Ivoroid Binding
Beautifully Hand Carved Heel
22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets
Deering Planetary Tuners
Mother of Pearl Tuning Buttons
Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
Neck Width at the Nut 1.37″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″

POT:

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Premium Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim
Rim Bound with Ivoroid and Abalone
Black Nickel Engraved Brass Notched Tension Hoop & Tube Flange
11″ Top Frosted Medium Crown Head
11/16″ Snuffy Smith Bridge
24 Round Hooks and 5/16″ Hex Nuts
Premium Hand Engraving
Gold & Engraved True Tone Tailpiece
Hand Engraved & Pierced Armrest
24 Karat Gold Plating on All Hardware

Deering Clawgrass Open Back 5 String Banjo with 24 Karat Gold Plating

What makes this Deering Clawgrass so special?

NECK:

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