Deering Sierra 5-String Resonator Banjo - Brown Mahogany

Get ready to experience the ultimate powerhouse of bluegrass punch! The Deering Sierra stands proud as the definitive flagship of their upperline collection, bringing player-focused design and professional-grade performance together in one beautiful package. By keeping the cosmetics tastefully simple, Deering has channeled all of their master craftsmanship into what matters most: jaw-dropping acoustic response and flawless playability that handles night after night on stage without breaking a sweat.

At the heart of this beast is Deering’s legendary -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring sitting on a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim. This premium pot assembly is identical to Deering's top-tier models, delivering an incredibly rich, sweet tone with a focused sustain that effortlessly cuts through any acoustic ensemble. Whether you're ripping through lightning-fast scruggs-style rolls or laying down sweet melodic accents, the premium mahogany construction delivers a warm, complex, and full-bodied resonance that sounds exceptionally mature.

The neck features a sleek, slender "D" shape paired with a premium A-grade ebony fingerboard, making it an absolute joy to navigate. Beautifully adorned with original custom-engraved inlays designed by Greg Deering himself, this instrument looks every bit as good as it sounds. From local jam circles to world-class stages, the Sierra has earned its reputation for legendary reliability and world-class tone.

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  Highlights

Flagship Performance: Features the exact same premium pot assembly found on Deering’s ultra-high-end models for uncompromising professional tone.

Legendary -06- Tone Ring: Outfitted with a 20-hole bell bronze tone ring that generates maximum acoustic projection, crisp clarity, and immense power.

Violin-Grade Maple Rim: Built around a 3-ply maple rim to anchor your sound with exceptional structural integrity and bright, snappy response.

Sleek Playability: The slender "D" shape mahogany neck offers ultra-smooth transitions across all 22 nickel silver frets.

Custom Greg Deering Artistry: Elegantly finished with original intricate fingerboard inlays designed personally by Greg Deering.

  Specifications

Body Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Mahogany Resonator

Top Wood: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown Head

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: A-Grade Ebony

Scale Length: 26 1/4"

Fretboard Radius: Flat

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Original Deering Designed Engraved Inlays

Neck Profile: Slender "D" Shape

Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Bridge Material: Maple/Ebony Deering Smile Bridge

Nut Material: Ebony

Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Electronics: None

Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge