Deering Eagle II 5-String Banjo with Hardshell Case

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The Deering Eagle II 5-String Banjo stands as a testament to modern banjo innovation and traditional American craftsmanship. Developed in collaboration with Deering founder Greg Deering and banjo virtuoso Jens Kruger, the Eagle II features the patented Twenty-Ten Tone Ring — a revolutionary brass design that delivers a powerful, balanced voice with outstanding projection. This tone ring’s unique structure offers a broad dynamic range and an even response across bass, mids, and trebles — making it equally suited for bluegrass, clawhammer, folk, modern fingerstyle, or hybrid banjo playing.

Built for tonal versatility and stage-ready performance, the Eagle II boasts a quartersawn maple neck, a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, and a high-gloss resonator in Deering’s custom Eagle Red stain. The A-grade ebony fingerboard features original engraved inlays, while planetary tuners and a Deering Smile bridge ensure smooth tuning and tonal consistency. Its durable nickel hardware, Deering True Tone Tailpiece, and hand-applied satin finish on the pot combine elegance with functionality. This is a banjo that responds equally to subtle nuance and aggressive picking — ready to meet the needs of players who demand clarity, warmth, and articulation in one powerful instrument. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this banjo ships with a hardshell case for convenient transport and reliable storage.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Eagle II
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Eagle Red / Natural Maple (Gloss & Satin Mixed Finish)

Neck

• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender “D” Shape
• Neck Finish: High Gloss
• Nut Material: Ebony
• Neck Depth: 0.805” at 1st Fret, 0.820” at 12th Fret
• Nut Width: 1 1/4"
• Fingerboard Material: A-Grade Ebony
• Position Inlays: Original Eagle Engraved Inlays
• Number of Frets: 22 Nickel Silver
• Scale Length: 26 1/4"
• Tuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: Deering Patented Twenty-Ten Brass Tone Ring
• Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
• Tension Hoop: Notched Brass
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks with 1/4" Hex Nuts
• Flange: 2-Piece Eagle Series Flange
• Armrest: Nickel-Plated Deering Armrest
• Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Overall Finish: Satin (Pot), High Gloss (Neck & Resonator)

Resonator

• Resonator Material: 3-Ply Poplar/Maple/Poplar
• Resonator Finish: High Gloss
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Resonator Stain: Custom Dark “Eagle Red”

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 098184252238
• Manufacture Date: 2025