Guitar players have a skill set that makes them natural banjo players! Deering Banjo Company unveils 2 new 5-string Acoustic/Electric banjo packages designed with the guitar player in mind. “Banjo is cool” is something Deering has heard from both novice and seasoned guitar players who for years have been drawn to the magical sound of the “five string” banjo.  The new 5-string banjo packages include a strap, extra strings, and an instructional book with CD to make getting started even easier as well as offering them the versatility of playing acoustically or with amplification. The Sierra Acoustic/Electric banjo package retails for $2949, including case. The Goodtime Acoustic/Electric retails for only $788. These are available now through authorized Deering dealers.

Both new Acoustic/Electric banjo packages feature the innovative new Kavanagh head that features a humbucker style pickup. The jack is mounted through the rim on the open back Goodtime banjo and is mounted on the flange of the Sierra resonator model. With this innovative new humbucker style pickup, both professional performers and banjo enthusiasts have access to affordable and effective amplification that is feedback resistant. The pickup system is compatible with virtually all other effects, pedals, etc.

Many guitar players think they have to play bluegrass in order to play the 5-string banjo. Nothing is further from the truth! The 5-string banjo can be played in any musical style and has found its home in rock and roll and other popular styles of main stream music. Performing artists like   Bela Fleck, Al Caldwell, Avett Brothers, The Garth Brooks Band, to name a few; have taken the 5-string banjo well beyond the bounds of bluegrass.

For more details visit the Deering Banjo Company website at www.Deeringbanjos.comor call their toll free number, 800-845-7791.