Deering Eagle II Kavanjo

A great banjo for reliable on-stage gigging work ...The vibrant clarity of the sound of the Twenty-Ten tone ring brings new possibilities of musical expression across all genres of music played on the Eagle II Kavanjo banjo.

it is the most affordable professional grade electro acoustic resonator banjo on the world market. The Eagle II Kavanjo banjo is a whole new breed of banjo. It features the ground breaking, patent pending Twenty-Ten Tone Ring which is a completely original Deering design that is unlike any other traditional tone ring. It produces a high quality sound that is versatile for many styles of playing. While the sound is uniquely Eagle, it represents a refinement in the quality of banjo tone, something that allows the player to soar to new heights. It is perfect for the player who wants a professional quality banjo that he can use for playing many styles of music. Excellent range of tone and projection for playing  bluegrass and all other styles of banjo music.

Build Specification:-

Neck:

 

•     Maple Stained a Dark Red Mahogany
•     Natural Ebony Fingerboard
•     22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
•     Original Eagle Engraved Inlays
•     Slender Deering Neck Shape
•     Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
•     Geared 5th string tuner
•     Planetary Banjo Tuners
•     Gloss Finish

 
Pot:

 

•     Deering Patent Pending Twenty-Ten Tone Ring
•     Kavanjo® Banjo Pickup
•     Three-Ply Violin Grade  Maple Rim
•     True Tone Deering Tailpiece
•     Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
•     11” Top Frosted Medium Crown Head
•     24 Round Hooks and ¼” Hex Nuts
•     24 Bracket Shoes
•     Eagle 2-Piece Flange
•     Slender Shaped Armrest
•     5/8" Maple Bridge With Ebony Top
•     Nickel Plated Hardware

 
Resonator:

 

•     Maple Stained Red Mahogany
•     White Binding
•     Straight Inside Resonator Sidewalls
•     Gloss Finish
•     Tone:
•     A strong mid range tone with good bass and vibrant highs, that is versatile for playing all  styles
•     Tuned: g, D,G,B, D in standard tuning
•     Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well

Dimensions:

•     Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4”
•     Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4”
•     Resonator diameter 13 7/8”
•     Overall Instrument Length 38”
•     Weight Approx. 10 lbs

 Supplied Complete With a Deering Hardshell Case

Warranty:
The trust and pride that Deering share in their product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of the materials and workmanship

Each banjo we supply is individually set up in our on-site Banjo Specialist Workshop here at Eagle Music. Any Banjo purchased from Eagle will be fully SET UP, checked for intonation and playability and tuned ready for playing straight out of the box!