Wood's Affect On Sound

The sound of a banjo is greatly affected by the type of wood used in its construction.  The wood of the neck plays a big part in creating the ultimate sound.

• Maple is very hard and dense and gives your instrument a very bright, crisp sound.
• Mahogany is less dense and will give your banjo a warmer, sweeter tone.
• Walnut's density is somewhere between maple and mahogany and tends to be brighter than mahaogany but sweeter than maple.

One sound is not better or worse.  They are different just like the many voices in a choir.  Earl Scruggs plays a maple banjo, but Bela Fleck plays a mahogany banjo.

Custom options in wood are available to ensure that you get the sound you desire.  Contact Carolina Bridges at info@deeringbanjos.com to discuss what might be the best tonal wood for you and to place your custom banjo order.