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Deering Goodtime Banjo

On September 3, 2018   /    
Deering Goodtime Banjo

The Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently. The Deering Goodtime open back banjo is  warm, woody and full sounding – it’s a great sounding clawhammer banjo for advanced players.

Price: $559.00 CAD
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❌ SOLD ❌ Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo, 1895

On June 25, 2018   /    
❌ SOLD ❌ Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo, 1895

Just in time for Canada Day, here’s an 1895  R S Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo strung with nylon, built in Oshawa, Ontario.  To the Depression era, R S Williams was a prominent manufacturer of instruments, including pianos, guitars, banjos, mandolins and violins.

Price: $669 CAD

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Deering Sierra Model 5 string banjo

On December 17, 2017   /    
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Deering Sierra Model 5 string banjo

Greg Deering says about the Deering Sierra Model 5 string banjo: “No one can buy a better banjo…they could buy a fancier one, but not a better one! ”

Built with the same Deering -06- 20 Hole Bronze Tone Ring, three ply maple rim and one piece, cast, zinc resonator flange that are built into our top of the line banjos like the Calico, GDL and Ivanhoe, the Sierra is “A masterpiece of playability!”.

Price: $2749 CAD
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SOLD! 2016 Deering Golden Wreath 5-String Banjo Mahogany

On July 3, 2017   /    
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SOLD! 2016 Deering Golden Wreath 5-String Banjo Mahogany

The Deering Golden Wreath is a recollection of the banjos of the 1930’s, vibrantly capturing many of the tonal characteristics of those classics.

Price: $4250 CAD

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SOLD! 2016 Deering Clawgrass No. 2 Openback Banjo

On May 7, 2017   /    
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SOLD! 2016 Deering Clawgrass No. 2 Openback Banjo

Based on the Deering Clawgrass banjo, the Clawgrass No. 2 openback 5-string banjo aims to deliver the same solid tone and playability at a lower price.

Price: $4150 CAD

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Vega Olde Tyme Wonder Frailing / Clawhammer Banjo

On December 17, 2010   /    
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The Deering company of Lemon Grove California has been one of the most respected manufacturer of high-end banjos for decades. Their Vega line of open-back clawhammer banjos are packed with features and priced very modestly.

Price: $1789 CAD
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