{"title":"Artist Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeering is grateful to all of the artists who play our banjos and for the support that they have displayed over the years. And so it is only fitting that Deering presents the “Artist Series” - a collection of signature banjos that highlight the individual features which allow their creativity to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eWhat would your signature Deering banjo be?\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clawgrass-banjo","title":"Deering Clawgrass 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn openback with punch! Features a wider neck and a bronze Deering -06- tone ring.  This banjo can be played for bluegrass, clawhammer, or a blend called Clawgrass, named after the style created by Mark Johnson. For modern clawhammer style players who enjoy jamming in any style of music this powerful openback banjo can hold it's own with a loud, clear bell like tone normally only found in resonator banjos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is black nickel plated and engraved.  This banjo also features 24 karat gold accents, a hand carved heel, abalone trim, and ivoroid binding. This is a show piece banjo that is as stunning as the beautiful sound it creates. You can enjoy the tone of the Clawgrass banjos played by Steve Martin, Kevin Nealon and Mark Johnson in their many performances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":371606349,"sku":"CL","price":15999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes - frets 7, 9, 10","offer_id":408308893,"sku":"CL-SPIKES","price":16034.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/files\/DSCF2831.jpg?v=1755281762"},{"product_id":"david-holt-model-banjo","title":"Deering David Holt Model Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn open back banjo with a deeper 4\" rim, the depth of a minstrel banjo, is what story teller and Grammy award-winner, David Holt has been playing since 1988. Requests for one like his inspired the David Holt Tree of Life model which harkens back to the sound of a minstrel banjo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis banjo is light weight, only 8 lbs, because it has the Grenadillo wood tone ring and no flange nor resonator and so is easy to perform with for hours. The deep 3-ply violin grade maple rim and grenadillo tone ring create a warmth and richness all of it's own. It's great for singing and storytelling. It has a beautiful curly maple neck that is elegantly carved with a vine and stained to a glowing golden honey. The rim is bound with decorative purfling and ivoroid binding inside and out. The metal parts are plated with durable chrome plating that will have a brand new appearance for years to come. The gorgeous Tree of Life inlay is sterling silver with mother of pearl flowers and abalone leaves. The colorful flowers are placed on the fingerboard as fret markers. It is a magnificent banjo that is made to be enjoyed and played and passed on as a cherished heirloom for future generations to carry on the family's music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":371606415,"sku":"DHM","price":12349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/David-Holt-tree-of-life-inlay-1000x1000.jpg?v=1519756145"},{"product_id":"jens-kruger-model-with-06-tone-ring","title":"Deering Jens Kruger Model with -06- Tone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis began as the top model of the Tenbrooks line before being included in the Artist Series.  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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJens currently plays the -06- tone ring model because it has more sustain and he plays both fast and slow songs so he prefers the added sustain of the -06- tone ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 06-tone ring on this model is nickel plated as standard. Any mages displaying different are incorrect to the specifications. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":371610873,"sku":"JK-06","price":13499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/Jens-Kruger-Signature-Banjo-1000x1000_966e1ad9-2d16-4d52-89ba-1799dca3eeec.jpg?v=1703711366"},{"product_id":"john-hartford-24-fret-5-string-banjo","title":"Deering John Hartford 24-Fret 5-string Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou get two full scales on the 24 Fret John Hartford Banjo and the added length of the neck moves the bridge to the center of the head giving a more rounded full bodied tone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 Fret John Hartford model – a new sound in a full bodied banjo that gives you two full scales up the fingerboard. This Hartford has a big round tone that is full bodied with great bass and sweet highs. With the -06- tone ring and 24 frets it has a more distinct bell like ring to it, with the Grenadillo tone ring it has a more woody ringing tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth choices of tone ring give that distinct round and fruity John Hartford style of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Deering -06- Bell Bronze Tone Ring","offer_id":371611785,"sku":"H-24-06","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hartford Grenadilla Tone Ring","offer_id":408884237,"sku":"H-24","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/john-hartford-24-fret-banjo-front-1000x1000.jpg?v=1595958472"},{"product_id":"terry-baucom-model-banjo","title":"Deering Terry Baucom Model Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is Deering tradition, in honor of Terry after he passed in 2023 the name plate on his signature banjo was changed from Mother of Pearl to Abalone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up includes an 11\/16″ bridge with slightly wider string spacing and a head tuned to A. This magical banjo is loud and resonant, perfect for hard driving bluegrass music and any other style you wish to play on it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":371613391,"sku":"TB","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/files\/Long_TB_Banjos.jpg?v=1752019278"},{"product_id":"john-hartford-5-string-banjo","title":"Deering John Hartford 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople ask why we have a non standard inlay pattern on this banjo. It was once the standard pattern and fairly common to just have the inlays grouped right in the middle and out on the ends of the fingerboard. Some of the old banjos like the Farland, and some of those old banjos made before 1900 had this, so John asked us to do that. John was a licensed river boat captain and wanted us to put some sort of a riverboat theme into his banjo. And again, we were kind of stumped a little bit, not wanting to just put inlays of riverboats in the fingerboard. Then we had a really neat opportunity because when Chuck, our head craftsman at the time, was growing up and learning to play music his main banjo hero was John Hartford. Chuck grew up in Minnesota and when John Hartford would come to town to play he would never miss a concert and he thought John Hartford was the coolest musician. The idea that he would someday be making a banjo for John Hartford was beyond his wildest dreams so I gave the job of designing the inlays to Chuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChuck started studying riverboats and reading a lot. He went to the library and found all the books he could about riverboats. He discovered that there is a whole classic architecture of riverboats that's significantly different than the architecture that goes into houses. People think that the gingerbread on a riverboat is the same as on the house but it is actually distinctly and identifiably different. The ratio of the length to width and the style of the scrolls that go into the riverboat architecture are different than what is on a gingerbread house, a Victorian period house. So Chuck took the riverboat architecture and used that classic form to develop inlays for the Hartford banjo. It ended up having a very riverboat type of flavor because it uses that architecture and that art form without having to have pictures of riverboats on it. We accomplished a really classic design for John and Chuck was able to have a wonderful time working with John on the inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen John Hartford passed away we changed the nameplate on the fingerboard from mother of pearl to abalone in the fingerboard. So if you find a Hartford with a white mother of pearl name plate it was built before he passed away. If it has abalone it was made after his passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an even lighter weight version - the \u003cstrong\u003eHartford Pop-On Resonator banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e which is convertible from openback to bluegrass style by popping on the resonator. (replacing the 2 lb flange with a brass tube) - Greg Deering\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":371624069,"sku":"H","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pop-On Resonator","offer_id":408898669,"sku":"H-POP","price":5568.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/john-hartford-banjo-1000x1000.jpg?v=1565296365"},{"product_id":"jens-kruger-model","title":"Deering Jens Kruger Model","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis began as the Top model of the Tenbrooks line before being included in the Artist Series.  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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reutschi | Kruger tone ring on this model, due to the delicate nature of its casting, can not be plated or engraved. It will be an unplated bronze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":371624827,"sku":"JK","price":15999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/Jens-Kruger-Signature-Banjo-1000x1000.jpg?v=1703711355"},{"product_id":"clawgrass2","title":"Deering Clawgrass No. 2 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clawgrass No. 2 model was created when \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.clawgrass.com\/\" title=\"Mark Johnson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/a\u003e approached Deering with one vision in mind - to offer the same solid foundation, quality, tone and playability of his original, but at a more affordable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Deering Clawgrass No. 2 banjo has the same dynamic tone as the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.deeringbanjos.com\/products\/clawgrass-banjo\" title=\"Deering Clawgrass banjo\"\u003eoriginal Clawgrass\u003c\/a\u003e. Using the same peghead and fingerboard inlay designs, rendered in man made materials, Deering has made this lovely banjo much more affordable for the average player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe much sought after Clawgrass neck width (1.37\") is still present on the Clawgrass No. 2, which also features standard nickel plating unlike its hand engraved, 24K gold plated sibling. The banjo gets its finishing touches from simpler yet equally as elegant binding on the neck, peghead, and rim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty and elegance doesn't always have to carry the price tag. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14883078980,"sku":"CL2","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/Clawgrass2_2018_11_011.jpg?v=1543345462"},{"product_id":"tony-trischka-golden-clipper-banjo","title":"Tony Trischka Golden Clipper Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e“I knew I wanted a radiused fingerboard. Having tried Noam Pikelny’s banjo with 24 frets (an extra two frets coming out over the fingerboard), I requested the same. I had always desired a resonator made of quilted maple... and with the addition of gold plating, a beautifully engraved black nickel stretcher band, Pāua Shell abalone binding on the neck and resonator, spectacular art nouveau inlays made of DichroLam... my dream banjo has now became a reality.” - Tony Trischka\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20600879300,"sku":"TTGC","price":16149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/GoldenClipper_05_2016_005.jpg?v=1703710692"},{"product_id":"tony-trischka-silver-clipper-banjo","title":"Tony Trischka Silver Clipper Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e“I knew I wanted a radiused fingerboard. Having tried Noam Pikelny’s banjo with 24 frets (an extra two frets coming out over the fingerboard), I requested the same. I had always desired a resonator made of quilted maple.” - Tony Trischka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Clipper is the aesthetically slimmed down little sister to Tony Trischka's signature Golden Clipper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Clipper’s nickel-plated hardware, acrylic inlays, ivoroid binding, and other appointments make it less expensive than its pricier sibling, but it is still a fully professional-grade instrument, and its basic construction is largely the same as the Golden Clipper. The Silver Clipper features a radiused fingerboard with two extra frets that extend past the neck joint, a beautiful honey-stained quilted maple resonator, and a mahogany neck, as well as tapered resonator walls for an increase in projection. Deering’s -06- bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, True Tone tailpiece, and Smile bridge top off the Silver Clipper to make it a stunning, professional grade banjo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Clipper’s fingerboard and headstock inlay have the same distinctive design, inspired by the work of Czech art nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, Tony’s dream instrument is not just about appearance. Given his wide-ranging music, tonal versatility was clearly part of his vision. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pegheadnation.com\/instruments-gear\/new-gear\/deering-tony-trischka-silver-clipper\/\"\u003eBill Evans at Peghead Nation\u003c\/a\u003e says, “I’ve searched for an instrument that can really handle hard-driving bluegrass as well as pretty melodic stuff or single-string playing, and this instrument really seems to do it all, right out of the box.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is what the Silver Clipper does so well. Whether you’re a Tony Trischka fan or are simply looking for a banjo that excels at traditional as well as contemporary styles, you should definitely check out the Silver Clipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20606020036,"sku":"TTSC","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/SilverClipper_06_2016_001.jpg?v=1703710679"},{"product_id":"julia-belle-5-string-low-banjo","title":"Deering Julia Belle 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt all started with Greg and Janet Deering’s friendship with\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJohn Hartford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a friendship that began over 30 years ago when Greg worked with John to design and build his first signature Hartford Model banjo.  John’s Deering low banjo was an iconic part of his sound for many years and was an inspiration for many banjo players. Alison was one of those inspired by John’s unique voice on the banjo.  As a proud owner of John’s prototype Deering low banjo, a long time friend of the Hartford family, as well as a fellow San Diegan, it seemed fitting for Alison to reach out to the Deerings to collaborate on an updated version of John’s original low banjo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe new Julia Belle Banjo is a testament not only to Alison’s friendship with John, but also to his music and his art.  John actually attended art school and over the course of his life made countless sketches of the things that he loved including the riverboats which fascinated him. The Hartford family graciously gave Alison permission to peruse their personal collection of his sketches, allowing her to choose the images that spoke to her.  As she poured over John’s drawings, the design concept for the new banjo took shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen Alison discovered John’s enigmatic sketch of a woman in a flowing dress she knew the new banjo needed to be called The Julia Belle. The mysterious, faceless lady fits perfectly on the peghead and has been brought to life with with flowing copper hair and an elegant blue dress. John’s sketch of Captain Trone, the captain of the famous Mississippi riverboat The Julia Belle Swain and the man who taught John to pilot the paddlewheeler, adorns the third fret and an inlay based on an original pattern from the now famous riverboat adorns the rear of the peghead and also frames Alison’s signature. One of John’s riverboat sketches is inlaid at the 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e fret and, at the 22nd fret, the name Julia Belle is immortalized in John’s own handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTonally, The Julia Belle is specifically designed to shine when played in lower tunings such as E or D, though she does sound wonderful when played in standard G tuning. She is made of mahogany which brings out a beautiful warmth, and also boasts a radiused fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“I love my banjos to sound as warm and full as possible.  I think that tone tends to draw people in, particularly folks who are not that familiar with the banjo or are put off by the traditional bright, poppy bluegrass banjo sound,” Brown explains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnderneath the head, a Deering -06- Tone Ring is fitted perfectly to the rim. The banjo is capped off with Alison’s preferred string gauges for The Julia Belle (12 14 20w 24w 12) all of which help to reveal a banjo with a brilliant tone that is complimented by an underlying depth and body that is irresistible. In a twist to John’s original banjo, Alison also opted for two extra frets with an overhanging fingerboard, giving the player two octaves and a whole new playing field!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In my opinion, there’s nothing like a low banjo to open up a player’s creativity.  The low resonance gives the banjo a solo voice that is so comfortable and inspiring to play that I find myself reaching for it often to play around the house. It’s a great tool in band settings and in the studio too, especially when you need to play in D, E or F but really want to hear the open sound of a G roll.” - Allison Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Alison Brown was kind enough to let me play her Julia Belle banjo on the John Hartford song 'Way Down the River Road’ on our new Compass release Rivers and Roads. I have played banjos tuned low on other recordings but the phenomenal rich and full tone of the Julia Belle, while keeping the \"cut\" on this up-tempo song, absolutely knocked my socks off. I couldn't put the banjo down - it is so easy to play! I played it on another song on the recording (Bought and Sold) and when I heard the final mixes I contacted Janet and Jamie to order my very own Julia Belle. It has such a wonderful unique sound and is a lasting tribute to our brilliant musical hero, John Hartford.” – Greg Cahill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":763149680667,"sku":"DJB","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/Julia-Belle-Banjo-1.jpg?v=1505937562"},{"product_id":"winston-marshall-signature-deering-banjo","title":"Deering Winston Marshall Signature Model","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW63270084 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63270084 BCX0\"\u003eThe Ultimate Touring Banjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW63270084 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“For those stay-at-home banjo players or studio-heads, all the pick-up options mean it’s also an exceptionally dynamic recording instrument, with ever greater possibilities of making sounds not heard before. Not to mention, its warm and bright acoustic tone for that classic sound.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Winston Marshall \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Winston Marshall Signature Model is, in his own words, the ultimate touring banjo. Every detail of this banjo has a purpose and is the result of more than a year of close collaboration between Deering and Winston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.  Some are by necessity - features that he has adopted over the last eight years of playing Deering Eagle II banjos on some of the biggest stages on the planet. Others are personal aesthetics, revealing a glimpse into the mind of the man who has arguably bought banjo to the forefront of modern popular culture more than anyone before him.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\"\u003eOn the surface,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\"\u003eone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould argue that this banjo is quite understated. However, underneath this s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\"\u003emooth s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117379004 BCX0\"\u003eimplicity lies a beating heart of banjo innovation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW117379004 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe electronics are a key feature of the Winston Marshall Model. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKavanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\/piezo blended pickups were inspired by a similar system from Deering’s Phoenix banjo, only taken up a notch specifically for Winston’s Signature Model and his touring needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis new set-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKavanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e Blender System DVS (Dual Volume Switch) model which features two knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e which allow the player to control the volume of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKavanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e and Piezo separately to get the perfect honed-in mix between the two. The volume knobs on this model have also moved location from the traditional “below strings” of an electric guitar, up to the top shoulder of the rim of the banjo, more akin to the EQ dials of an acoustic guitar, for ease of access. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNestled in between the knobs is a 3-way toggle switch, giving the player the ability to quickly select the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKavanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e at the neck position, the piezo at the bridge position, or simply blend the two at the flick of a switch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003estandard guitar cable players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e can plug directly into an amp, DI, or pedal board and be ready to roll. However, look closely, and you will notice something different about Winston’s banjo. Snugged in next to the jack, is an XLR jack. This is an added tool that compliments (or works alongside) the pickups. You can install your favorite mic, by simply plugging it into the XLR jack and strapping it to the coordinator rods. This is a feature Winston has used from time to time on tour and, together with the pickups, gives the broadest range of amplification control and options possible on a banjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe Grenadillo wood Tone Ring has two benefits. It gives the banjo a significantly lighter weight which is heaven sent for players like Winston who like the freedom to move on stage. While at the same time giving a warm depth of tone while not losing on the bright side of the tonal range. This has become the tone ring of choice for many professional mainstream players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe banjo itself is a maple banjo, stained in a rich dark amber and finished in a sleek, understated satin finish. The fingerboard inlays are all Winston. All the inlay work is mother of pearl, with the majority of fret markers depicting the shield motif from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gentlemenoftheroad.com\/?_ga=1.196836463.2133662374.1422587398\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eGentlemen of the Road [GOTR]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. Winston’s name features at the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e fret, \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\"\u003ewhile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\"\u003ethe symbol of his home the Union Flag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW184116192\"\u003ewaves across the seventh fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The peghead is adorned by the original “Willis”, Mumford \u0026amp; Son’s long-standing, top hat wearing mascot who has become synonymous with the band since day one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e“This is the ultimate touring banjo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWhether you are in a pub or a stadium, your bedroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eor being broadcasted on TV, this beauty will sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003egreat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ein every scenario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e-Winston Marshall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":2,\"335551620\":2,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deering® Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29150290739223,"sku":"WM","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/products\/winston-marshall-model-banjo-inlays-pot-black-1000x1000.jpg?v=1562012730"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/5272\/collections\/artist-series-banjos-tony-trischka-banjos-1232x816.jpg?v=1726683386","url":"https:\/\/www.deeringbanjos.com\/en-ca\/collections\/artist-series\/meta-filter-strings-2-5-string.oembed","provider":"Deering® Banjo Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}