Deering Sierra 5 String Mahogany Banjo #BE20

The Deering Sierra is one of those banjos that cuts through the noise without needing a lot of flash. Built with a quartersawn mahogany neck, bell bronze tone ring, and a satin finish throughout, it focuses heavily on feel and tone instead of overcomplicated cosmetics. The engraved inlays and clean nickel hardware give it just enough personality while still keeping it rooted in a straightforward, professional bluegrass design.

The sound is strong, clear, and balanced in a way that works across a lot of styles. The -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring paired with the violin-grade maple rim gives it the volume and projection you expect from a serious resonator banjo, but the mahogany neck and resonator help smooth things out with a bit more warmth and depth. It has plenty of crack for bluegrass picking, but it does not feel overly sharp or thin when you back off.

The neck has a comfortable slender D shape that makes movement feel quick and natural, and the satin finish keeps everything smooth without getting sticky. An ebony fingerboard, Deering planetary tuners, and the True Tone tailpiece all contribute to a stable, responsive feel under the hands. At around 11 pounds, it still feels substantial, but well-balanced for a full-weight resonator banjo. The Sierra is a dependable, workhorse-style instrument that delivers professional tone and playability without trying too hard to impress you.

SPECS

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Mahogany
Neck Shape: Slender D Shape
Neck Stain: Brown Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: A Grade Ebony
Inlays: Original Deering Designed Engraved Inlays
5th String Spikes: None Listed

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 And Nuts: 24 Round J Hooks And 1/4" Hex Nuts
Flange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc Flange
Armrest: Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
Finish: Satin

Resonator Wood: 3 Ply Poplar Poplar Mahogany Or Maple
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"

Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Scale Length: 26 1/4"
Overall Length: 38"
Weight: 11 lbs

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