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Vega Vintage Star Old Time Open Back 5-String Banjo with 12″ Pot

The brand new Vega Vintage Star from Deering Banjos 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 Figured Maple armrest makes for a truly comfortable playing experience.

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. 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.

Exact appearance of instrument may vary.

Includes deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

The new Vega Vintage Star from Deering Banjos 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 Figured Maple armrest makes for a truly comfortable playing experience.

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. 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.

Exact appearance of instrument may vary.

Includes deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

  • 12″ thinner violin grade 3-ply Maple Rim with Walnut stain
  • Maple neck with Walnut stain
  • Dobson Brass tone ring
  • Streaked Ebony fretboard with scoop
  • Frosted Bronze hardware
  • Figured Maple matching armrest
  • Beveled tension hoop
  • Wood inlays
  • Planetary tuners with geared 5th
  • 24 hooks and nut assembly
  • Deering knot-less tailpiece
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • 1 1/4″ nut width
  • 26 1/4″ scale length
  • Hardshell case
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free shipping in the US
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