The heart of the Deering Calico banjo is the Deering bronze tone-ring, precisely fitted to the three ply maple rim. The Deering -06- tone ring produces a beautiful, balanced overtone spectrum. Its weight is ideal for most styles played on the banjo. Deering offers all types of banjos - 4 string, 5 string, 6 string, and even banjo ukuleles. Banjos made in America by dedicated craftsmen for over 40 years. On Tuesday, October 14, 1980, a U.S. Federal trademark registration was filed for DEERING BANJO COMPANY by DEERING BANJO COMPANY, LAMON GROVE 92045. The USPTO has given the DEERING BANJO COMPANY trademark serial number of 73281396.
Congratulations to Deering on their 35th anniversary and the Deering 35th Anniversary Banjo. Job well done !
A serial number sticker should be placed on the inside of the resonator which states the full serial number and the model name. TO CHAMPION THE BANJO AND INSPIRE FREEDOM OF CREATIVITY AROUND THE GLOBE BY SUPPLYING THE BEST QUALITY, AMERICAN MADE BANJOS AVAILABLE TO PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES. You are looking at a Deering Calico 5-String Banjo, serial number Y560. This is the actual banjo you will receive should you decide to purchase. (11 lbs, 13.8 oz.) The Calico 5-string banjo is a premium instrument by Deering, affording crisp highs, as well as distinct, responsive bass.
Greg and Janet Deering run the premier banjo company in North American and build more banjos than all the other banjo makers combined. This 35th commemorative banjo is the personal project of Greg Deering and he combines several of his latest technological advancements in this banjo; the Eagle flange, The Aught Six tone ring, the Red-maple rim, the Deering special alloy tailpiece; all put together to make one of the finest sounding we have heard. And as for the looks…well… stunning, spectacular, awesome, elegant…where’s my thesaurus !
At the 2011 NAMM show the 35th anniversary, serial # 1 was one display. See the photos of this banjo with the proud Deering family below. This georgeous banjo inspired me to specially request one of these banjos in a more affordable format; without the engraving and gold plate.
Fortunately, Greg and Janet agreed to build this incredible banjo and after a 9 month gestation period…this baby has arrived!!
Whoa…what a banjo ! It just doesn’t get any better than this !
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Hello! I have in my possession a Gibson 5 string banjo that I have been playing for the past 6 months or so. It is a great instrument, my first stringed anything, and I'm really enjoying playing it. However, I know little to nothing about it! I'd really like to know more.
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What I do know is mostly anecdotal. I received it from a friend, it belonged to his late grandfather. It is to some extent 'custom' (his words). At one point, he was offered $6k for it, which he supposedly 'laughed at.' Other than that I know nothing more.
Here are photos of it. The serial number is 907-4, which I was unable to find a match for. There are two tone rods, and the thing weighs a ton (from the thick rim, I presume).
Does anyone know anything about this banjo? It is a mystery to me, but I greatly enjoy playing it. Knowing some more about it would just be nice.