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The Deering Vega Vintage Star is a 12" openback 5-string banjo. Its brass Dobson tone ring, patented by Henry Dobson in 1881, balances the lows of the larger 12" rim with clear highs.

A thinner 3-ply violin grade maple rim, 12" Renaissance low crown head and Deering knotless tailpiece give it a classic old-time tone. It has a smoky ebony fingerboard, a wooden armrest and frosted bronze powder coated hardware.

5th string capo spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10 are included at no extra cost.

Includes a hardshell case. Brand new, with free shipping in the U.S.

Specifications

NECK

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple

Neck Shape: Vega 'D' Shape

Stain: Dark Walnut

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

5th String Capo Spikes Included For Free At Frets 7, 9, 10

POT

Rim: 12" Thinner 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple

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 Hypoallergenic Hardware

Tailpiece: Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece

Finish: Satin

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.: 8 lbs

Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Strings