Deering Vega Vintage Star 5 String Banjo with Hardshell Case

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The Deering Vega Vintage Star Banjo captures the charm of 19th-century craftsmanship with the comfort and precision of modern design. Anchored by a 12-inch violin-grade maple rim and a Dobson tone ring originally patented in 1881, it delivers a warm, articulate old-time tone that balances low-end depth with crisp highs and rich sustain. The renaissance head and knotless tailpiece enhance its vintage voice, while the hand-finished satin maple rim and neck offer a stunning natural aesthetic.

Its frosty bronze powder finish adds both durability and visual elegance, complementing the smoky ebony fingerboard and engraved inlays. Hypoallergenic and silky to the touch, the finish and matching maple armrest ensure hours of comfortable play. With planetary tuners, a Deering Smile bridge, and meticulous build quality, the Vega Vintage Star stands as both a beautiful work of art and a professional performer’s dream—available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None

Body

• Rim: Thinner 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 12"
• Tone Ring: Dobson Tone Ring
• Head: 12" Renaissance Low Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
• Hooks and Nuts: 24 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
• Armrest: Matched Wooden Deering Armrest
• Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Neck

• Neck Profile: Vega "D" Shape
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Stain: Dark Walnut Stained Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Fingerboard Material: Smoky Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Exotic Engraved Hardwood Inlays

Hardware

• Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile
• Tailpiece: Deering Knot-Less
• Nut Material: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1-1/4"
• Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
• Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Black Buttons
• 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: Deering Light Gauge
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: BC08
• Manufacture Date: 2025