"This new Calico is so unbelievably alive and responsive that I am in the process of re-learning how to play! I am loving every minute of it! The ease with which chords and individual notes can be made up the neck is far beyond what I expected! I quite literally had never heard clear notes above the 12th fret, much less chords played up to speed. This new instrument has opened all those notes to me! I just can't believe it. Thank you for building such quality instruments and for operating on such a friendly and personal basis.“ - G.R.

"Thank you for your artistry and craftsmanship in both of my Deering Calico Banjos. I'm very pleased to have won 2nd place at both Merlefest and Walnut Valley Banjo Contests. My Calicos are beautiful instruments. The wood in these banjos is the highest quality. The inlays and binding, and also the color make these instruments gorgeous. Playability is unsurpassed. The tone is inspirational and I am able to produce a variety of sounds. For example, a gentleman came up to me at Winfield and said, "... your Banjo rang above the rest... and it sounded like two different banjos."These instruments are definitely top quality and can hold their own in any professional situation. So congratulations to you for designing a champion. Thanks." - J.E., Banjo Player

"Its been almost seven months now, since I first played my Calico, and every time I get it out to play I think, "Wow, this is really mine!

"The many compliments that I have received on this banjo are more than I can count. Everyone knows what an excellent banjo The Deering Company makes.... All in all, thank you for sharing your wonderful instrument with me. I hope someday my picking will do the craftsmanship of this banjo justice." -, D.L. Ezel, KY

“Thanks again for your wonderful friendship and support lately. I was very proud to post some photos of my beautiful new Calico. I am enthralled by the looks and feel of it and the tone is just amazing for a brand new instrument. An amazing purity that seems to INCREASE the higher I go up the neck. It is SO obvious that only the highest level of care went into the creation of this instrument. Really perfect. I am overjoyed!!

I truly look forward to growing old with this one! I am SO GLAD the finish ended up being gloss instead of satin (it was really meant to be!) Thank you again so much for doing what you are doing and doing it so well! Best wishes and we will stay in touch!” D.V.