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Jens Kruger Model

SKU# JK

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$15,499.00

Quick Overview

The Jens Kruger is the top model of the Tenbrooks line. It is made with violin grade maple because of the musical qualities
of this wood and it features a radiused ebony fretboard.
Jens prefers stainless steel frets because of the durability of
the stainless steel. The frets wear longer before needing to be
replaced. Before switching to stainless steel frets, Jens, who plays an
average of 8 hours per day, was having his banjos re-fretted every 6
months. With stainless steel frets he has played for almost 2 years
before having the banjo re-fretted; getting three times the playing
life out of the frets!


The radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the
playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the
fingerboard. Stainless steel frets may wear out strings more rapidly, so we install our standard nickel silver frets
unless stainless steel frets are requested.


The Jens Kruger model has significant resonance and clarity, elevating it to the caliber of orchestral instruments. The Jens Kruger banjo is designed to unlock the creativity for the dedicated musician.

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Neck:
Dark Red Mahogany Stained Violin Grade Maple Neck
Radiused Ebony Fingerboard
22 Durable Nickel Silver Frets
Adjustable Truss Rod
Grafaloy Nut
Slender Neck for precise playing
Spikes installed at 7 & 9th frets
style="font-size: small">Deering Planetary Tuners
Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
High Gloss 

 

 

Pot:
Kruger Tone Ring 
Precision machined Tenbrooks style 3-ply Maple Rim
Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
11” Medium Crown Frosted Top Head
24 Round Hooks with ¼” Hex Nuts
Tenbrooks Gold plated Zinc Flange
Gold Plated Hardware
Premium Hand Engraved Metal Parts
Hand Engraved and Pierced Armrest
Deering True-Tone Tailpiece
11/16” Signature Maple Ebony Bridge

 

 

Resonator:
A Deep resonator made of Curly Maple
Resonator stained Dark Red Mahogany
Ivoroid Binding
High Gloss Finish 

 

Includes a Deering Hardshell Case

 

Tone:
This banjo represents an achievement in banjo tone, having removed all the unwanted overtones, resulting in a banjo that is orchestral grade, with enough sustain for slow songs and clarity of note separation when it is played hard and fast. It has consistent clarity and volume up and down the neck and string to string. It fully resonates deep bass notes and sweet clear highs such that no note is suppressed and music flows freely from this alive and vibrant instrument. 

 

Dimensions:

 

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4”
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4”
Resonator diameter 13 7/8”
Overall Instrument Length 38”

 

 

Lifetime Warranty:
The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence togrant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.

 

Additional Information
Model Jens Kruger Model Banjo
In Depth The Jens Kruger is the top model of the Tenbrooks line. It is made with violin grade maple because of the musical qualities
of this wood and it features a radiused ebony fretboard.
Jens prefers stainless steel frets because of the durability of
the stainless steel. The frets wear longer before needing to be
replaced. Before switching to stainless steel frets, Jens, who plays an
average of 8 hours per day, was having his banjos re-fretted every 6
months. With stainless steel frets he has played for almost 2 years
before having the banjo re-fretted; getting three times the playing
life out of the frets!</p>
The radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the
playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the
fingerboard. Stainless steel frets may wear out strings more rapidly, so we install our standard nickel silver frets
unless stainless steel frets are requested.</p>
The Jens Kruger model has significant resonance and clarity, elevating it to the caliber of orchestral instruments. The Jens Kruger banjo is designed to unlock the creativity for the dedicated musician.
Brand Tenbrooks
Neck Wood Curly Maple
Finish High Gloss
Number of Strings 5
Type of Banjo 5-String Resonator
Tone Ring Kruger

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