Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star with -06- Tone Ring Banjo with Hardshell Case

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The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star is the pinnacle of modern banjo craftsmanship — designed for discerning players who demand tonal excellence, superior projection, and artistic elegance. Crafted from violin-grade curly maple and fitted with the powerful -06- bell bronze tone ring, this instrument is a stunning blend of visual artistry and sonic brilliance. With its crystal-clear highs, rich lows, and exceptional sustain, the Saratoga Star delivers a full-bodied tone that’s as responsive under a delicate fingerstyle passage as it is under the punch of fast-paced bluegrass rolls.

Part of Deering’s prestigious Tenbrooks series, the Saratoga Star is built with the professional player in mind. It is known for its excellent clarity and power across all registers, thanks in part to its premium tonewoods, precision-engineered hardware, and proprietary design elements like the Deering “Smile” bridge and True Tone tailpiece. Whether you're playing bluegrass, country, classical, or contemporary styles, this banjo adapts with a voice that carries beautifully — on stage or in the studio.

Greg Deering’s hand-drawn Art Nouveau inlays grace the AAA ebony fingerboard and peghead, adding Victorian-inspired charm to the instrument’s luxurious aesthetic. Paired with the unique “Tenbrooks Red” stain, triple-bound peghead, and high-gloss finish, the Saratoga Star is as breathtaking to behold as it is to play. World-class artists like Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, and Ned Luberecki have trusted Tenbrooks banjos — and it’s easy to hear why. From its brilliant projection to its intricate craftsmanship, the Saratoga Star is an heirloom-grade instrument made for serious musicians. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None

Neck

• Neck Wood: Quartersawn A Grade Curly Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender “D” Shape
• Neck Stain: Custom “Tenbrooks Red”
• Neck Finish: High Gloss
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 1/4"
• Scale Length: 26 1/4"
• Neck Depth: 0.856” at 1st Fret, 0.909” at 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Grade Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlays: Art Nouveau Inlays (Mother of Pearl & Abalone)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: -06- Tone Ring
• Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
• Tension Hoop: Notched Brass
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks with 1/4" Hex Nuts
• Flange: Tenbrooks One-Piece Cast Floating Zinc
• Armrest: Deering Armrest
• Bridge: 11/16" Deering Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Overall Finish: Satin Polyurethane (Hand Finished)

Resonator

• Resonator Wood: Violin Grade Maple
• Resonator Finish: High Gloss
• Resonator Sidewalls: Tapered
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Resonator Stain: Custom “Tenbrooks Red”

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Deering Hardshell Case Included
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 100394250552
• Manufacture Date: 2025