Used Deering Calico Banjo with Hard Case Previously owned by Brush Arbor's Banjo Player

Used Deering Calico Banjo with Hard Case in Excellent Condition. This Banjo was Previously owned by Brush Arbor's Banjo Player Jim Rice, though shows no major signs ofwear from stage use, was well taken care of; see photos for details. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding this banjo!

Here's some info from Deering: "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. At this price point we add two features, we taper the inside of the resonator walls for added projection of tone, and we also add the 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. You will gain these benefits on every model from the Calico on up the line.

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. You will notice no dead spots over the entire fingerboard. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound."

Specifications
Neck
• Neck Wood: Quartersawn AA Grade Curly Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
• Stain: Honey Amber
• Finish: High Gloss
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
• Frets: 22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets
• Fingerboard: AAA Grade Ebony
• Inlays: Mother Of Pearl Scroll Inlays
Pot
• Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring
• Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
• Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4″ Hex Nuts
• Flange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc Flange
• Armrest: Deering Armrest
• Hardware Plating: Nickel
• Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane
Resonator
• Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Curly Maple
• Resonator Finish: High Gloss
• Resonator Sidewalls: Tapered
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Resonator Stain: Honey Amber