Fairfield, Australia
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2nd Hand, circa May 2022. Excellent, Almost Mint Condition / 9.5 out of 10.A premium quality world class 5-string banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. Two features of the Calico are the taped inside resonator walls for added projection of tone, and their feature of glued-in frets. Each fret is fitted to the fingerboard and glued in place so that in the future when the frets are worn out, they can easily be replaced without chipping the fingerboard.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. A softer touch will provide you with as much sustain as you ever want, a sharper attack will produce a distinct pop and accurate note separation. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound.Made In U.S.A.Mother of Pearl Scroll InlaysNickel Hardware PlatingHard Case, Velvet LinedNo TagsSPECIFICATIONSNECK Neck Wood: Quartersawn AA Grade Curly MapleNeck Shape: Slender “D” ShapeStain: Honey AmberFinish: High GlossNut Material: BoneTuners: Deering Planetary Tuners5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String TunerFrets: 22 Glued In Nickel Silver FretsFingerboard: AAA Grade EbonyInlays: Mother Of Pearl Scroll InlaysPOTRim: 3-Ply Violin Grade MapleRim Diameter: 11″Tone Ring: Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone RingHead: 11″ Top Frosted Medium CrownTension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension HoopHooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4″ Hex NutsFlange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc FlangeArmrest: Deering ArmrestHardware Plating: NickelBridge: 5/8″ Deering Smile BridgeTailpiece: Deering True Tone TailpieceFinish: Hand Finished Satin PolyurethaneRESONATOR Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Curly MapleResonator Finish: High GlossResonator Sidewalls: TaperedResonator Diameter: 13 7/8″Resonator Stain: Honey Amber
PriceA$5,890
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