Deering Vega Clawgrass #120037170036-28-2Deering Vega Clawgrass #120037170036-28-2

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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:
  • Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Nickel Plated Tone Ring
  • 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

 

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