Deering Vega Vintage Star 5-String Cherry Banjo w/Spikes Installed #BC94

The Deering Vega Vintage Star 5-String Cherry Banjo is built for players who want old-time character with modern reliability, and it delivers that balance in a way that feels immediately familiar. With a 12 inch cherry rim and matching quartersawn cherry neck, this banjo carries the warmth and openness that Vega-style instruments are known for, wrapped in Deering’s precise build quality. The satin finish, engraved hardwood inlays, and matching wooden armrest give it a clean, understated look that feels rooted in tradition without feeling dated. Spikes are already installed at frets 7, 8, 9, and 10, making it ready for real-world playing right out of the case.

This banjo has a voice that is round, woody, and articulate, with plenty of depth thanks to the Dobson tone ring and larger 12 inch rim. Notes bloom easily with a soft edge, making it an excellent fit for clawhammer, old-time, and melodic styles where warmth and nuance matter more than sheer volume. The thinner cherry rim keeps the response quick and lively, while the Renaissance head adds clarity without harshness. It has a relaxed, musical sound that sits beautifully in an acoustic ensemble or solo setting.

Everything about the playing experience feels thoughtful and intentional. The Vega D-shaped neck profile is comfortable and substantial without being bulky, paired with a smoky ebony fingerboard and smooth nickel silver frets for confident left-hand feel. Deering planetary tuners and a geared fifth-string tuner keep tuning stable, while the knot-less tailpiece and smile bridge contribute to consistent response and easy setup. Finished with frosted bronze hardware and housed in a hardshell case, the Deering Vega Vintage Star Cherry Banjo is a lightweight, professional-grade instrument for players who want classic tone, modern playability, and a banjo that feels like it already has a story.

SPECS
-Neck-
Neck Wood: Quartersawn Cherry
Neck Shape: Vega "D" Shape
Stain: Natural Cherry
Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Black Buttons
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Smoky Ebony
Inlays: Exotic Engraved Hardwood Inlays
Spikes Installed: 7, 8, 9 & 10

-Pot-
Rim: 12" Thinner 3-Ply Cherry
Rim Diameter: 12"
Tone Ring: Dobson Tone Ring
Head: 12" Renaissance Low Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Armrest: Matched Wooden Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Frosted Bronze Hypoallegenic Hardware
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

-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.: 5.6 lbs

-Misc-
Comes with a hardshell case

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