Deering Calico 5-String Banjo

About the Deering Calico 5-String BanjoA premium quality world class 5-string banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Deering Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. At this price point we add two features, we taper the inside of the resonator walls for added projection of tone, and we also add the feature of glued-in frets. Each fret is fitted to the fingerboard and glued in place so that in the future when the frets are worn out, they can easily be replaced without chipping the fingerboard. You will gain these benefits on every model from the Deering Calico on up the line.The heart of the Deering Calico banjo is the Deering bronze tone-ring, precisely fitted to the three ply maple rim. The Deering -06- tone ring produces a beautiful, balanced overtone spectrum. Its weight is ideal for most styles played on the banjo. A softer touch will provide you with as much sustain as you ever want, a sharper attack will produce a distinct pop and accurate note separation. You will notice no dead spots over the entire fingerboard. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound. Neck: Curly Maple With A Honey Stain Fingerboard: Natural Ebony Frets: 22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets Inlays: Mother Of Pearl Scroll Inlays Tuners: Deering Planetary  Tone Ring: Deering -06- Bell Bronz  Rim: Three-Ply Violin Grade Maple Head: 11″ Top Frosted Medium Crown Finish: High Gloss Manufacturer: Deering BanjosModel: CSKU: I355869-N-0-WHXEUPC: 840394071404We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music CenterMaryland, Virginia, and Washington DC's legendary music shop. Family-owned and operated since 1958. Buy gear the way it was meant to be bought, from a store that's been there through it all and has the vibe to prove it. We're staffed with musicians and industry experts, people that live and breathe music gear. Our mission is to help you find the right gear for your project, that thing that will bring you the most joy out of what you do. We're an authorized dealer for almost every brand, we stock items the other stores don't, so you can try before you buy. Stop by our Wheaton, MD showroom and see for yourself.Contact us if you have questions about one of our listings or if you need help finding the right piece of gear.