{"product_id":"deering-vega-vintage-star-5-string-banjo-cherry-with-hardshell-case","title":"Deering Vega Vintage Star 5-String Banjo - Cherry with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 5.6 lb Deering will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA banjo built for players chasing authentic old-time tone without sacrificing modern craftsmanship, the Deering Vega Vintage Star delivers a rich, expressive voice rooted in tradition. Available right now at Haggerty’s Music, this beautifully crafted 5-string banjo draws inspiration from late 19th-century design while offering the reliability and playability today’s musicians demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the heart of the Vintage Star is the historic Dobson tone ring — originally patented in 1881 — known for its warm, rounded low end, articulate highs, and balanced sustain. Paired with a 12\" thinner 3-ply cherry rim and a renaissance head, this banjo produces a woody, open tone that’s ideal for clawhammer, frailing, and old-time styles. The quartersawn cherry neck not only adds visual warmth with its rich reddish hue, but also contributes to a slightly softer, more mellow tonal character compared to maple, all while maintaining clarity and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThoughtful design touches elevate both comfort and aesthetics, including a satin-finished Vega “D” profile neck, smoky ebony fingerboard with engraved hardwood inlays, and hypoallergenic frosted bronze hardware. A matching wooden armrest and knotless tailpiece round out the vintage-inspired build. 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