Deering Vega Vintage Star in Maple 5 String Banjo with Hard Case

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A brand new model that 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. See below for detailed specifications

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Description

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 maple armrest makes for a truly comfortable playing experience.

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.

Detailed Specifications

NECK:

  • Walnut Stained Maple Neck
  • Slender Vega Neck Shape
  • Scooped Ebony Fingerboard
  • Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Streaky Ebony Fingerboard and Nut
  • Deering Planetary Tuners
  • Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
  • Black Tuner Buttons
  • Durable and Elegant Satin Finish

POT:

  • Thinner 12"3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Dobson Tone Ring
  • Shoe and Screw Bracket Assembly
  • Beveled Tension Hoop
  • 24 Flat Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
  • 12" Fiberskyn Medium Crown Head
  • Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
  • Frosted Bronze Hypoallegenic Hardware
  • Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece
  • Color Matched Maple Armrest
  • Durable and Elegant Satin Finish
  • Includes a Vega Hardshell Case

TONE:
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.

TUNED:
g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

STRINGS

Fitted with Deering 5-String Light Gauge Banjo Strings tuned to in standard G tuning (G,D,G,B,D)
Gauges: 10 11 13 21w 10
End Type: Loop


DIMENSIONS:

  • Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
  • Rim Diameter 12"
  • Overall Instrument Length 38"
  • Weight Approx. 8 lbs

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

Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
12"

Neck

Number of Frets
17

Headstock

Tuning Pegs
Rear facing planetary tuners

Other

Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed, Left Handed,
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case
Manufacturers Warranty
Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Limited Lifetime

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Introducing the Vega Vintage Star Banjo

Customer reviews

5 / 5
2 reviews for Deering Vega Vintage Star in Maple 5 String Banjo with Hard Case
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Nicholas Amor
20/08/2022
Absolutely magnificent tone. Beautifully finished. Can't stop playing it.
Rated 5 out of 5
andrew pirie
03/08/2022
Looks great, sounds great! Just the right amount of sustain giving a clear and crisp note separation. Very happy with this banjo.
Rated 5 out of 5

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