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What's included
- Yes - Hardshell Case
- Acoustic Shoppe flatpicks, one in each gauge
- A thank-you card and seasonal stickers
- D'Addario Humidipak starter kit
- AcoustiCare Bluetooth humidity and temperature tracker
We add the Humidipak kit and the AcoustiCare tracker because this instrument ships under our Dread-Not Guarantee.
*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY* Deering Scott Avett "Truth" Signature Banjo
Choose your exact instrument
Most items ship within 24 hours. Any exception is noted on the listing.
What's included
- Yes - Hardshell Case
- Acoustic Shoppe flatpicks, one in each gauge
- A thank-you card and seasonal stickers
- D'Addario Humidipak starter kit
- AcoustiCare Bluetooth humidity and temperature tracker
We add the Humidipak kit and the AcoustiCare tracker because this instrument ships under our Dread-Not Guarantee.
Why buy from The Acoustic Shoppe
- A twelve-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer (2015–2026)
- The #1 worldwide Eastman acoustic guitar dealer
- Every instrument ships after our 23-Point Professional Inspection
- 30-day in-home trial and a 1-year trade-in credit of up to 90% (pre-tax, less round-trip shipping)
Questions about this instrument?
Every one of us plays. Virtual demos available on request.

Description
*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY* Deering Scott Avett "Truth" Signature Banjo
*** TOTAL COST OF INSTRUMENT IS $5,499.00**
What you are paying for now is a 25% Reservation DEPOSIT ONLY which is what the price is listed as. The 25% reservation deposit is a non-refundable store credit if canceled before delivery.
Arrival Dates May Vary. Please reach out if you have any questions.
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The Deering Scott Avett "Truth" Signature Banjo is built around a Hartford Grenadillo tone ring, giving it a warm, rich voice with more clarity and low-end depth than a standard resonator. It's the flagship of Scott Avett's two-model signature line — a full-power resonator built for a player who drives rhythm as hard as he carries melody.
That Grenadillo tone ring is the same lineage Deering uses on its John Hartford model, and it shows: notes ring out with more overtone complexity and sustain than a standard bell-bronze ring, without turning brittle or harsh under a hard right hand. It's a banjo built for stage volume — the kind of high-energy, cutting drive that defines the Avett Brothers' sound — but it never loses the warmth that makes a resonator worth picking up over the open-back.
Scott Avett designed the custom "Truth" inlays himself, and they run the peghead and the full length of the A-grade ebony fingerboard — a signature look no other Deering carries. The quartersawn walnut neck wears a satin finish over an ebony nut, paired with a 3-ply poplar-and-walnut resonator and nickel-plated hardware throughout. For a player who wants Deering's flagship tone ring and a genuine piece of Scott Avett's own design language, this is the banjo built to carry both.
Why Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?
When you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.
Specifications
Overview
- Style
- Resonator
- Model
- Scott Avett Truth
- Condition
- Dread-Not Guarantee, New
- Scale Length
- 26.25"
- Nut Width
- 1.25"
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Body
- Finish Type
- Satin
- Color
- Walnut
Pot
- Tone Ring
- Hartford Grenadillo
- Rim
- 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
- Rim Diameter
- 11"
- Head
- 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
- Tension Hoop
- Notched Brass
- Hooks & Nuts
- 24 Round J-Hooks, 1/4" Hex Nuts
- Flange
- Deering One Piece Cast Zinc
- Resonator Wood
- 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Walnut
- Resonator Diameter
- 13 7/8"
- Armrest
- Deering Armrest with Walnut Cap
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Wood
- Quartersawn Walnut
- Neck Shape
- Slender "D" Shape
- Fingerboard
- A-Grade Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Scott Avett Designed "Truth" Custom Inlays
- Scale Length
- 26.25"
- Nut Width
- 1.25"
- Nut Material
- Ebony
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Neck Finish
- Satin
Hardware & Electronics
- Tuning Machines
- Deering Planetary w/ Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
- Bridge
- 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
- Tailpiece
- Deering True Tone
- Hardware Color
- Nickel
In the Case
- Case / Gig Bag
- Yes - Hardshell Case
- Strings
- Deering Light Gauge, factory tuned G D G B D


