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Deering Calico 5-String Banjo #T829 - Used  From Other

Calico Banjo From Deering, Featuring a bronze tone ring and figured maple construction!

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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: Replaced 3 frets, overall cleanup, fretwork

Manufacturer's Description from Other

A premium quality world class 5-string banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. At this price point we add two features, we taper the inside of the resonator walls for added projection of tone, and we also add the feature of glued-in frets. Each fret is fitted to the fingerboard and glued in place so that in the future when the frets are worn out, they can easily be replaced without chipping the fingerboard. You will gain these benefits on every model from the Calico on up the line.

The heart of the Deering Calico banjo is the Deering bronze tone-ring, precisely fitted to the three ply maple rim. The Deering -06- tone ring produces a beautiful, balanced overtone spectrum. Its weight is ideal for most styles played on the banjo. A softer touch will provide you with as much sustain as you ever want, a sharper attack will produce a distinct pop and accurate note separation. You will notice no dead spots over the entire fingerboard. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound.

 

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Neck Wood: Quartersawn AA Grade Curly Maple 

Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape

Stain: Honey Amber

Finish: High Gloss

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners

5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Frets: 22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets

Fingerboard: AAA Grade Ebony

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple

Rim Diameter: 11"

Tone Ring: Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring

Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown

Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop

Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4″ Hex Nuts

Flange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc Flange

Armrest: Deering Armrest

Hardware Plating: Nickel

Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece

Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Curly Maple

Resonator Finish: High Gloss

Resonator Sidewalls: Tapered

Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"

Resonator Stain: Honey Amber

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"

Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"

Rim Diameter: 11"

Overall Instrument Length: 38"

Weight Approx.: 11 lbs

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